⚠️ For information only; not a substitute for the official Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
Sodium Metabisulfite is an inorganic compound used primarily as a reducing agent, in the food industry as a preservative, and in chemical manufacturing.
- Food Industry: Used as a preservative and antioxidant in various food products, including dried fruits.
- Water Treatment: Applied as a dechlorinating agent in water treatment processes.
- Chemical Manufacturing: Used in the production of other chemicals and as a reducing agent in chemical reactions.
- Photography: Used in the photographic industry for fixing and bleaching.
Appearance
White crystalline powder
Odor
Slight sulfurous odor
Molecular Formula
Na2S2O5
Molecular Weight
190.21 g/mol
Melting Point
150 °C (decomposes)
Density
1.48 g/cm³
Solubility
Soluble in water
Flash Point
Not applicable
Chemical Stability
Stable under dry conditions, but can decompose in the presence of moisture and acids
Molekulyar formula
Na2S2O5
Molekulyar og‘irlik
190.21 g/mol g/mol
SMILES
[O-]S(=O)S(=O)(=O)[O-].[Na+].[Na+]
InChIKey
HRZFUMHJMZEROT-UHFFFAOYSA-L
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
H318 Causes serious eye damage
H320 Causes eye irritation
H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
H335 May cause respiratory irritation
H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H402 Harmful to aquatic life
H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
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