White crystalline solid, usually in the form of scales or needles, having not more than a faint characteristic odour.
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| Country | Status | Matched Term |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Matching Terms Not Found | |
| European Union | Approved | Benzoic acid |
| Australia and New Zealand | Approved | Benzoic acid |
| Japan | Unknown | None |
| Philippines | Approved | Benzoic acid |
| Austria | Approved | Benzoic acid |
| Belgium | Approved | Benzoic acid |
| Bulgaria | Approved | Benzoic acid |
| Cyprus | Approved | Benzoic acid |
| Czech Republic | Approved | Benzoic acid |
| Denmark | Approved | Benzoic acid |
| Estonia | Approved | Benzoic acid |
| Finland | Approved | Benzoic acid |
| France | Approved | Benzoic acid |
| Germany | Approved | Benzoic acid |
| Greece | Approved | Benzoic acid |
| Hungary | Approved | Benzoic acid |
| Ireland | Approved | Benzoic acid |
| Italy | Approved | Benzoic acid |
| Latvia | Approved | Benzoic acid |
| Lithuania | Approved | Benzoic acid |
| Luxembourg | Approved | Benzoic acid |
| Malta | Approved | Benzoic acid |
| Netherlands | Approved | Benzoic acid |
| Poland | Approved | Benzoic acid |
| Portugal | Approved | Benzoic acid |
| Romania | Approved | Benzoic acid |
| Slovakia | Approved | Benzoic acid |
| Slovenia | Approved | Benzoic acid |
| Spain | Approved | Benzoic acid |
| Sweden | Approved | Benzoic acid |
| United Kingdom | Approved | Benzoic acid |
| Australia | Approved | Benzoic acid |
| New Zealand | Approved | Benzoic acid |
E210 - Benzoic acid: Hyperactivity, asthmatics should avoid, possible neurological dysfunctions.
E210 - Benzoic acid: From the Food Intolerance Network fact-sheet titled 'How to start failsafe eating: a step by step guide'.
E210 - Benzoic acid: All flavourings unless clearly stated 'Natural' must be avoided.
E210 - Benzoic acid: Also known as flowers of benzoin, phenlycarboxylic acid, carboxybenzene. Obtained from Benzoin, a resin exuded by trees native to Asia. Benzoic acid is also used in the manufacture of plasticisers, resin coatings and caprolactam. It is an antiseptic, antifungal, antipyretic agent, and can be used as an alkalimetric standard. Added to alcoholic beverages, baked goods, cheeses, gum, condiments, frozen dairy, relishes, soft sweets, cordials and sugar substitutes. Used in cosmetics, as an antiseptic in many cough medications and an antifungal in ointments; can cause asthma, especially in those dependant on steroid asthma medications. Is also reputed to cause neurological disorders and to react with sulphur bisulphite (222), shown to provoke hyperactivity in children and can cause asthma in those dependant on steroid asthma medications. Other names: benzene carboxylic acid
E210 - Benzoic acid: Linked to hyperactivity.
E210 - Benzoic acid: May cause asthmatic and allergic reactions.
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Benzene carboxylic acid
Benzene formic acid
Benzene methanoic acid
Carboxybenzene
Dracylic acid
Phenyl carboxylic acid
Phenyl formic acid
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| Supplier | Country | |
|---|---|---|
 | Bronson and Jacobs PTY. Limited | Australia |
 | Quantum Chemicals Pty Ltd | Australia |
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