Benzoic acid

ingredient

About

Benzoic acid is a preservative, carried in the European Union list of food additives as E210.^[1] It is printed fifth in the INCI statement of Listerine Teeth & Gum Defence mouthwash,^[2] which also lists its sodium salt, sodium benzoate.^[2]

Products (1)

Listerine Teeth & Gum Defence 500 ml
Listerine · 500 ml · bottle · Mouthwash/Oral Rinses
05010123714383

Also known as

E210

References

↑ Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II Part B: Union list of food additives legislation.gov.uk. registry. Accessed 2026-09-14. E210 Benzoic acid.
↑ Back of the 500 ml bottle: INCI statement, multilingual directions, responsible person, EAN-13 Open Beauty Facts. pack. Published 2025-08-23. Accessed 2026-09-14. Record: 5010123714383. Back panel. CC BY-SA 3.0. Open Food Facts contributors.

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