Calcium Benzoate

AKA: 2090-05-3, Calcium dibenzoate, Benzoic acid, Calcium salt, BENZOCALOL, MONOCALCIUM BENZOATE, CALCIUM BENZOATE [FCC], INS NO.213
Synthetic
Preservative
Clean
OriginDerived from benzoic acid, which is synthesized from toluene or obtained from natural sources through oxidation. Produced by reacting benzoic acid with calcium hydroxide or calcium carbonate to form the calcium salt.
Calcium dibenzoate
Formula
C14H10CaO4
Mol. Weight
282.30
CAS #
2090-05-3
Form
Powder
State
Dry Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Preservative
Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
Antimicrobial
Prevents microbial growth
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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