Benzoic Acid benzoic acid

Benzoic acid and its application in paint and resin industry

Benzoic acid is included in the category of weak acids, which is obtained from the oxidation reaction of oxygen and toluene. This product is colorless and powdery crystals that can dissolve in alcohol, acetone and benzene and is also soluble in water.

This product is produced in two ways, laboratory and commercial, which is the mentioned process of commercial type. Benzoic acid is an aromatic that is the first and most used in the production of phenol. This product is also known by other names such as phenyl methanoic acid or BZ0H, E210.

This material is used in the paint and resin industry because it is often soluble in the mentioned materials. It is necessary to know that the antifungal property of this product prevents the activation of microorganisms in paint and resin and is actually known as an anti-mold substance.

On the other hand, it causes the color to become thinner and makes the ingredients blend better together. It has softening properties and is known as a lubricant and softener in the production of polyester resins. Emollients such as diethylene glycol and methyl benzoate are based on benzoic acid.

Benzoic acid is used as a flexible material in the production of alkyd and polyester resins, which is often soluble in fixed and volatile oils and is used as a coating material to improve the properties of alkyd resins in this industry.

Also, this product is used as a precursor for the production of benzoyl chloride and is one of the most important ingredients of mouthwash and toothpaste. This product is used in insecticides and pesticides, and due to its antibacterial properties, it is used in the pharmaceutical grade for antifungal drugs, and its combination with salicylic acid can reduce inflammation and combinations of skin irritations caused by fungal infections.

This acid is used in the food industry as a preservative and healthy substance in the production of juice or soft drinks. Also, because it is non-toxic and has anti-fungal properties, it is also used in the manufacture of skin and hair care products.

The global market of this product is currently increasing, and the reason for this is its multiple uses as a softener and preservative in dyeing, resin production, and the production of fibers and fabrics in the food and drug industry.

The global producer of this material is Visicol, which has been known since the 1950s. On the other hand, this substance is produced by different companies in industrial, pharmaceutical and edible grades and is marketed in different packages.