Is Silver Benzoate safe in cosmetics?
Silver Benzoate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Silver Benzoate
INCI: SILVER BENZOATE
Silver Benzoate (CAS 532-31-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antimicrobial (preservative booster). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Antimicrobial (preservative booster)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
silver benzoate
InChIKey
CLDWGXZGFUNWKB-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted for cosmetic use; registered in FDA GSRS
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Silver Benzoate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Biocide
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Silver Benzoate.
Regulatory Flags
preservative
Chemical Function
Biocide
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Silver Benzoate allowed in the EU?
Silver Benzoate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Silver Benzoate do in cosmetics?
Silver Benzoate functions as: Antimicrobial (preservative booster). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 532-31-0.
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