Sodium Benzoate
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative and anticorrosive ingredient. It’s in 2,949 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, body wash and conditioner. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
The sodium salt of benzoic acid. A preservative that works best in acidic products.
What it does
Contains Sodium Benzoate: anticorrosive
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Benzoate: masking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Benzoate: preservative
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 37735, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as natrii benzoas.
Products that contain Sodium Benzoate
As i am
As I Am Curling Jelly
Lists fragrance
R+Co
ATLANTIS Moisturizing B5 Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Atlas body wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Sanex
AtopiDerm Douche Crème Peaux Extra Sèches, réactives à atopiques
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Sanex
AtopiDerm douche crème peaux sèches, réactives à atopiques
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
pantene
au lait 700ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Auchan - dentifrice - 3 en 1 triple protection - 75ml
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Auchan
Auchan - dentifrice - a base de plantes - 75ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Auchan
Auchan - dentifrice - arôme fruits rouges - enfants 6 + - 50ml
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Auchan
Auchan - dentifrice - expert blancheur - 75ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Auchan
Auchan - dentifrice - expert nettoyage - 75ml
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Auchan
Auchan - dentifrice - fraicheur intense - 75ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Auchan
Auchan - dentifrice - soins sensibles - dents sensibles - 75ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Auchan
Auchan - dentifrice et bain de bouche - 2 en 1 fraicheur extrême - 75ml
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Auchan
Auchan - dentifrice et bain de bouche enfant - 2en1 - enfants 6 + - 75ml
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Auchan
Auchan bio - dentifrice complet - à l’extrait de menthe bio protection émail et gencives - 75 ml e
Lists fragrance
Auchan
Auchan dentifrice fraîcheur intense tube 75ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Auchan
Auchan kids dentifrice - fraise - enfants 2 + - 50ml
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Auchan
Auchan kids dentifrice - fraise 2 + - 50ml
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Balea
Augen Make-up Entferner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
aurora nights fragrance mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance
Garnier
Ausgleichendes Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Johnson & Johnson
Aveeno Baby Healthy Start Newborn Wash
Lists coconut derivatives
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