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105056 Potassium disulfite

E 224

Potassium disulfite MSDS (material safety data sheet) or SDS, CoA and CoQ, dossiers, brochures and other available documents.

Synonyms: Potassium metabisulfite, Potassium pyrosulfite

CAS #: 16731-55-8 EC Number: 240-795-3 Molar Mass: 222.33 g/mol Chemical Formula: K₂S₂O₅ Hill Formula: K₂O₅S₂ Grade: E 224
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CAS #EC NumberHill FormulaChemical FormulaMolar MassGrade Value
16731-55-8240-795-3K₂O₅S₂K₂S₂O₅222.33 g/molE 224

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          Description
          Catalogue Number105056
          SynonymsPotassium metabisulfite, Potassium pyrosulfite
          References
          Product Information
          CAS number16731-55-8
          EC number240-795-3
          GradeE 224
          Hill FormulaK₂O₅S₂
          Chemical formulaK₂S₂O₅
          Molar Mass222.33 g/mol
          HS Code2832 20 00
          Quality LevelMQ400
          Applications
          Biological Information
          Physicochemical Information
          Melting Point150 °C (decomposition)
          pH value3.0 - 4.5 (50 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C)
          Bulk density1000 - 1300 kg/m3
          Solubility450 g/l
          Dimensions
          Materials Information
          Toxicological Information
          LD 50 oralLD50 Rat 2300 mg/kg
          Safety Information according to GHS
          Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Pictogram(s)
          Hazard Statement(s)H315: Causes skin irritation.
          H318: Causes serious eye damage.
          EUH031: Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.
          Precautionary Statement(s)P264: Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
          P280: Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.
          P302 + P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.
          P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
          P332 + P313: If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention.
          P362 + P364: Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
          P403 + P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
          Signal WordDanger
          RTECSTT4920000
          Storage class10 - 13 Other liquids and solids
          WGKWGK 1 slightly hazardous to water
          Disposal6
          Sulfides and sulfites as well as other reducing substances, inorganic cyanides and isonitriles: Stir into sodium hypochlorite solution (Cat. No. 105614) and, if necessary, leave to react for several days. Caution: some substances may show a violent reaction! Draw off any toxic or flammable gases that may be formed. Excess oxidant should be neutralized with sodium thiosulfate (Cat. No. 106513). Container D or E.
          Safety Information
          Categories of dangerirritant
          Product Usage Statements
          Storage and Shipping Information
          StorageStore at +15°C to +25°C.
          Packaging Information
          Transport Information
          Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RIDKein Gefahrgut
          Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGRUN 3335 , 9, III
          Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-CodeNo Dangerous Good
          Supplemental Information
          Specifications
          Assay (iodometric)95.0 - 101.0 %
          Assay (iodometric, SO₂)54.8 - 57.6 %
          Identitypasses test
          Appearance of solutionpasses test
          pH-value (5 %; water)3.0 - 4.5
          Chloride (Cl)≤ 0.05 %
          Heavy metals (as Pb)≤ 0.001 %
          Thiosulfate (S₂O₃)passes test
          As (Arsenic)≤ 0.0002 %
          Cu (Copper)≤ 0.0025 %
          Fe (Iron)≤ 0.0005 %
          Hg (Mercury)≤ 0.0001 %
          Pb (Lead)≤ 0.0002 %
          Se (Selenium)≤ 0.00025 %
          Zn (Zinc)≤ 0.0025 %
          Meets analytical specifications of Ph Eur, NF, E224
          conforms to Ph Eur, NF, E224
          conforms to Ph Eur, NF, E224
          Global Trade Item Number
          Catalogue Number GTIN
          1050565000 04022536060033
          1050569029 04022536946122

          Documentation

          Potassium disulfite SDS

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          Safety Data Sheet (SDS) 

          Potassium disulfite Certificates of Analysis

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          1050565000 Plastic bottlePDF Specification Document
          1050569029 Double PE SackPDF Specification Document

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