Sodium Metabisulfite
Sodium Metabisulfite
E No: E223
HS Code: 2832100000
Type:Phosphates
CAS No:7681-57-4
Qty in 20' FCL:0MT
Min. Order:500KG
ITEM | STANDARD |
Appearance | White or light yellow powder |
Content >=% | 96.5 |
Heavy Metals (Fe)=< % | 0.003 |
Heavy Metals( As)< % | 0.0001 |
Charity | Slightly turbid |
SO2>=</p> | 65 |
PH | 4.0-5.0 |
Heavy Metals( Pb)=< % | 0.0005 |
Sodium metabisulfite or sodium pyrosulfite (IUPAC spelling; Br. E. sodium metabisulphite or sodium pyrosulphite) is an inorganic compound of chemical formula Na2S2O5. The substance is sometimes referred to as disodium (metabisulfite). It is used as a disinfectant, antioxidant and preservative agent.It is used as a preservative and antioxidant in food and is also known as E223.It may cause allergic reactions in those who are sensitive to sulfites, including respiratory reactions in asthmatics, anaphylaxis and other allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.Sodium metabisulfite and potassium metabisulfite are the primary ingredients in Campden tablets, used for wine and beer making.The acceptable daily intake is up to 0.7 mg per kg of body weight. Sodium metabisulfite has no side effects; it is oxidised in the liver to harmless sulfate and excreted in urine.
