Sodium formaldehyde bisulfite

Product Description
Product | Sodium formaldehyde bisulfite |
CAS | 870-72-4 |
Formula | HCHO.NaHSO3 |
Synonym | Sodium hydroxymethane sulfonate, Methanesulfonic acid, 1-hydroxy-, sodium salt (1:1), Sodium hydroxymethanesulphonate |
Typical Product Specifications
Sparingly Soluble | in ethanol |
Iron | 10 ppm max. |
Sodium Bisulfite (NaHSO3) | 0.5% max |
Sodium Thiosulfate (Na2S2O3) | 0.05% max |
Appearance of Solution | Clear |
pH Value (1% aqueous solution) | 5.5 - 7.5 |
Assay | 96.0% min. |
Free Formaldehyde % | Negative test |
Moisture | 3.0% max |
Heavy Metals | 20 ppm max. |
Insoluble Matter | 0.2% max. |
Melting Point | 200 c (dec.) |
Molecular weight | 134.09 |
Solubility | methanol |
Chemical Structure | ![]() |
Notes | Use: ANTIMICROBIAL, REDUCING |
Class | Inorganic Chemicals: Nitrates, Phosphates, Oxides & more |

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