Comparing E211 - Sodium benzoate vs E264 - Ammonium acetate
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Is sodium benzoate bad for you?
Generally no—it's an approved preservative with an acceptable daily intake (ADI) of 0–5 mg/kg body weight, and typical intakes are well below this. Rare sensitivities (e.g., hives/asthma-like symptoms) can occur, and in vitamin C–containing drinks exposed to heat/light it can form trace benzene, which manufacturers work to minimize.
Is sodium benzoate safe?
Yes—it's authorized by regulators (e.g., FDA, EFSA, JECFA) with an ADI of 0–5 mg/kg body weight and is GRAS in foods up to 0.1%. Those with sensitivities may wish to limit it, and beverages containing both sodium benzoate and ascorbic acid should be protected from heat/light to prevent benzene formation.
Is sodium benzoate safe for skin?
Yes—it's widely used as a cosmetic preservative at low concentrations and is considered safe by regulatory and review bodies. It may occasionally cause mild irritation or sensitization, especially on very sensitive or damaged skin.
Is sodium benzoate bad for hair?
No—at the low levels used to preserve shampoos and conditioners it does not damage hair fibers. As with many preservatives, higher concentrations can irritate the scalp, but consumer products use small amounts.
Is sodium benzoate harmful?
Not at permitted food and cosmetic levels; safety limits (e.g., ADI 0–5 mg/kg body weight) are set to prevent harm. Main concerns are rare intolerance reactions and trace benzene formation in vitamin C–containing drinks under heat/light, which industry monitors and minimizes.
How to prepare ammonium acetate buffer solution?
Dissolve ammonium acetate in water to the desired concentration (e.g., 1 M: about 77 g per liter), then adjust pH to your target with acetic acid (to lower) or ammonia (to raise) and dilute to volume. Use food-/pharma-grade materials and verify pH after mixing.
Is ammonium acetate soluble in water?
Yes—it's highly soluble in water.
Ammonium acetate dissolves into what ions?
It dissociates into ammonium (NH4+) and acetate (CH3COO−) ions.
Ammonium acetate in what products contain?
It may appear in some pickled products, sauces, and baked goods as an acidity regulator/buffer (E264). It’s relatively uncommon and is often replaced by sodium or potassium acetates.
Consider the reaction when aqueous solutions of ammonium acetate and sodium phosphate are combined.?
All ions remain in solution (no precipitate), leaving NH4+, CH3COO−, Na+, and phosphate species in equilibrium. In a sufficiently basic phosphate solution, some NH4+ can convert to ammonia, making the mixture slightly basic and possibly giving a mild ammonia odor.