*Sodium benzoate* is the sodium salt of benzoic acid. It’s one of the most common food preservatives in the world.
1. Food & Beverages Soft drinks, fruit juices, pickles, sauces, jams, salad dressings. Stops fermentation and spoilage
2. Cosmetics & Personal Care Shampoos, lotions, toothpaste as a preservative
3. Pharmaceuticals: In cough syrups and oral liquids to extend shelf life
4. *Industrial*: Corrosion inhibitor, and in fireworks as a fuel
5. *Animal Feed*: Preservative in pet food