What is it?

Sodium Benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid. Benzoic acid occurs naturally in many plants.

What does it do?

Sodium Benzoate is a preservative and anti-fungal agent  that prevents yeast, mold, and fungus from forming. Additionally, it helps keep our products shelf stable.

What product is this ingredient in?

All-Purpose Detergents:

• Heritage Park All-Purpose Laundry Detergent - Fragrance-Free
• Heritage Park All-Purpose Laundry Detergent - Shore Breeze
• Heritage Park All-Purpose Laundry Detergent - Lavender Mist
• Heritage Park All-Purpose Laundry Detergent - Spring Magnolia

Silk & Wool Detergents:

• Heritage Park Silk & Wool Detergent - Fragrance-Free
• Heritage Park Silk & Wool Detergent - Lavender Mist
• Heritage Park Silk & Wool Detergent - Spring Magnolia

Specialty Detergents:

• Heritage Park Baby & Toddler Laundry Detergent

Sodium benzoate is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).