Product Description

ProductSodium sulfite
CAS7757-83-7
FormulaNa2O3S
SynonymSodium sulfite, Disodium sulfite, Exsiccated sodium sulfite, Sodium sulfite (21), Sodium sulfite anhydrous, Sulfurous acid disodium salt Sulfurous acid sodium salt (12)

Typical Product Specifications

Molecular weight126.04
NotesSodium sulfite uses and applications include: Paper industry; reducing agent (dyes, pharmaceuticals); bleaching agent for textiles, cellulose fibers; photographic developers preservativefixative; oxygen scavenger in boiler water treatment; preservative in cosmetics; corrosion control; flotation depressant for copper ores; latex anticoagulant; preservative, antioxidant in foods, wine, beer, pharmaceuticals; antiseptic; topical antifungal agent; in sympathomimetic and aminoglycoside medications; dechlorination reagent in drinking water, effluent, textiles, pulppaper; oil recovery; in cellophane for food packaging Use Level 0.3-0.75 (sympathomimeticaminoglycoside medications) Suggested storage of Sodium sulfite: Moisture-sensitive
ClassWater Treatment
FunctionPreservative, Reducing Agent, Oxygen Scavenger
IndustryCosmetic, Pharmaceutical, Water Treatment, Textiles
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