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28-4010

Sodium metabisulfite

≥95.0%

Synonym(s):

Sodium disulfite, Sodium pyrosulfite

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Linear Formula:
Na2S2O5
CAS Number:
7681-57-4
Molecular Weight:
190.11
UNSPSC Code:
12352300
PubChem Substance ID:
329753191
EC Number:
231-673-0
MDL number:
MFCD00167602
Assay:
≥95.0%
Grade:
SAJ special grade
Form:
powder

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InChI key

HRZFUMHJMZEROT-UHFFFAOYSA-L

InChI

1S/2Na.H2O5S2/c;;1-6(2)7(3,4)5/h;;(H,1,2)(H,3,4,5)/q2*+1;/p-2

SMILES string

[Na+].[Na+].[O-]S(=O)S([O-])(=O)=O

grade

SAJ special grade

assay

≥95.0%

form

powder

availability

available only in Japan

pH

4.5 (20 °C, 50 g/L)

mp

>300 °C (lit.)

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GHS05,GHS07

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Danger

hcodes

H302,H318

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Dam. 1

supp_hazards

EUH031

Storage Class

13 - Non Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Ivana Mara da Costa Machado Matos Carvalho et al.
Chemosphere, 82(7), 1056-1061 (2010-11-09)
Sodium metabisulfite is used in marine shrimp harvesting to prevent the occurrence of black spots. Shrimps are soaked in a sodium metabisulfite solution in ice, which is disposed of in sewages that run into marine canals, creating an environmental hazard.
Gisela Palma-Orozco et al.
Phytochemistry, 72(1), 82-88 (2010-11-23)
While a long shelf life for fruit products is highly desired, enzymatic browning is the main cause of quality loss in fruits and is therefore a main problem for the food industry. In this study polyphenol oxidase (PPO), the main
Noemí de Luna et al.
Disease models & mechanisms, 8(5), 467-472 (2015-03-13)
McArdle disease, also termed 'glycogen storage disease type V', is a disorder of skeletal muscle carbohydrate metabolism caused by inherited deficiency of the muscle-specific isoform of glycogen phosphorylase (GP-MM). It is an autosomic recessive disorder that is caused by mutations
Rosie F Davies et al.
Clinics in dermatology, 29(3), 311-315 (2011-04-19)
Human skin is exposed to a large variety of cosmetic allergens. Most allergic contact dermatitis occurs after exposure to fragrance, preservatives, and hair dyes. Such reactions can often be occult. As a result, a high index of suspicion is needed
Juan García-Gavín et al.
Contact dermatitis, 67(5), 260-269 (2012-10-09)
Sulfites, preservatives and antioxidants used in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical and food industry are contact allergens whose relevance seems to be difficult to establish. To perform a retrospective study on patients patch tested with a sulfite. Materials and methods. Between 1990
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