| FEMA | N/A |
| CAS | 582-25-2 |
| EINECS | 209-481-3 |
| JECFA Food Flavoring | N/A |
| CoE Number | N/A |
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| Material Notes | Preservative for margarines and wines Potassium benzoate (E212), the potassium salt of benzoic acid, is a food preservative that inhibits the growth of mold, yeast and some bacteria. It works best in low-pH products, below 4.5, where it exists as benzoic acid. |