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BENZOIC ACID
Benzoic Acid is used as an antifungal agent in many topical formulations. It is effectively used to treat athlete’s foot. It is used in veterinary medicine as topical antifungal in conjunction with salicylic acid. Moreover, it also acts as preservative in food by arresting or inhibiting acidification, deterioration and fermentation.
Category: Actives - APIs
Sector 1:PHARMACEUTICAL & FOOD
Sector 2:VETERINARY PHARMACEUTICAL
CAS - Nr:65-85-0
Health Benefits: Antifungal, Food Preservative
Supporting Link(s):
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/benzoic_acid#section=Minimum-Potential-Fatal-Human-Dose