CAS Number
7681-57-4
Grade
ACS
Packaging
Plastic Drum
Sodium Metabisulfite is an inorganic compound that is also known as sodium pyrosulfite.
Chemical Formula: Na₂S₂O₅
Appearance: White crystalline solid or powder.
Uses:
Food Preservative: Primarily used as a preservative in food and beverage products to prevent spoilage caused by bacteria, yeast, and mold growth.
Dechlorinating Agent: Used to remove chlorine from water used in food and beverage production and swimming pools and aquariums.
Pharmaceutical Industry: Acts as an antioxidant in some pharmaceutical formulations to prevent degradation.
Food and Beverage Industry: The primary industry where sodium metabisulfite is used due to its effectiveness as a preservative and antioxidant.
