Food Grade SMBS 97% Sodium Metabisulfite
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Food Grade SMBS 97% Sodium Metabisulfite

Food Grade SMBS 97% Sodium Metabisulfite is a white crystalline powder available in technical and food grades for industrial processing, preservation, bleaching, and related applications.

Chemical Name
Sodium Metabisulfite
Molecular Weight
190.11 g/mol
Molecular Formula
Na2S2O5
EINECS
231-673-0
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Product Description

Food Grade SMBS 97% Sodium Metabisulfite is a white crystalline sodium metabisulfite powder available in technical and food-grade specifications. The material is soluble in water, forming an acidic aqueous solution. It is also soluble in glycerin and slightly soluble in ethanol. RawChem provides separate Technical Grade and Food Grade specification profiles, with controlled main content, iron, water-insoluble matter, heavy metals, and clarity depending on the selected grade.
PRODUCT PARAMETERS

General Parameters

Appearance
White crystalline powder
Melting Point
150°C
Density
1.48 g/cm³
Solubility
Soluble in water forming an acidic aqueous solution; soluble in glycerin and slightly soluble in ethanol.
KEY PROPERTIES

Product Characteristics

White crystalline powder.
Water-soluble and forms an acidic aqueous solution.
Soluble in glycerin and slightly soluble in ethanol.
Available in Technical Grade and Food Grade specifications.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Specification Data

Specification Technical Grade Food Grade
Appearance White crystal powder White crystal powder
Main Content (Na2S2O5) by wt % 97.0 min 97.5 min
Fe (as Content Fe) by wt % 0.0001 max 0.0001 max
Water-Insoluble by wt % 0.02 max -
Heavy Metal Content (Pb) by wt - 0.0002 max
Clarity - Clear
APPLICATIONS

Typical Uses

Used in printing and dyeing applications.
Used in the purification of chloroform and benzaldehyde.
Used as a fixing agent in photographic applications.
Used in the production of vanillin for the flavor and spice industry.
Used in the production of rongalite, sulfanilamide dimethyl pyrimidine, analgin, caprolactam, and related materials.
Used as a rubber-curing agent and as a dechlorinating agent for bleached cotton.
Used as a bleaching agent, preservative, bulking agent, antioxidant, stabilizer, color-protecting agent, and anti-staling agent.
STORAGE & HANDLING

Handling Guidance

Store in suitable sealed packaging under clean, dry, and appropriate storage conditions. Protect the product from moisture and incompatible materials. Detailed storage and handling requirements should follow the actual supplier SDS, COA, and technical documentation.
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