preservative

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Each of these samples was split into two, with boric acid added to one set to test whether the preservative would affect results.

From Science Daily

Also for benzoic acid—used as a food preservative—, Lanxess is the only producer in the U.S. and a key producer in Europe, JPM says.

From The Wall Street Journal

Makeup can also contain synthetic preservatives that are also based on petroleum.

From The Wall Street Journal

They also caution people to limit foods and drinks with additives including artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes and artificial preservatives.

From The Wall Street Journal

Walmart said last fall it would remove synthetic dyes from its store-brand foods and phase out roughly 30 other ingredients, including certain artificial sweeteners and preservatives.

From The Wall Street Journal