Sodium Metabisulphite

GradePhoto, Food, Technical
SynonymsSodium disulphite, Sodium pyrosulphite
Melting point150 °C
Density1.48 g/cm³
Supply TypeManufacturer, Exporter, Supplier, Retailer
Preferred Buyer Location All over the world

Product Details

Melting point150 °C
Density1.48 g/cm³
GradePhoto, Food, Technical
FormulaNa2S2O5
Molar mass190.107 g/mol
SynonymsSodium disulphite, Sodium pyrosulphite

We are the prominent Manufacturer, Exporter and Supplier of Sodium Metabisulphite that is processed using the high grade soda ash and sulphur. Sodium Metabisulphite is used as a reducing agent in the purification of aldehydes and ketones. We use high grade packaging material such as woven laminated bags with liner to ensure the safe delivery purpose.
Used As

A preservative in the starch and food industry to control melanosis (black spot) in shrimp
For fermentation in the industry
As an antichlor in the chemical industry
As a redox catalyst in the acrylic fibre industry
A reducing agent in the purification of aldehydes and ketones
In the manufacture of sulphonated oil and resin
For detoxification of cyanide in gold ore processing plants
In the manufacture of photographic chemicals

Applications

Food
- As a preservative in fruits and starch
- As an enzyme inhibitor in melanin formation (black and brown spots)
Paper and pulp
- For bleaching ground wood
- As an antichlor
Treatment of waste water : As an antichlor and in the detoxification of cyanide and chromate
Textile : For bleaching wool and jute
Gold mining To destroy cyanides
Photography and film : For developer solutions and acidifying fixing baths

Packaging and Transportation