Product Name:

Sodium Hydrosulfite

WCode:

19-027

CAS No.:

7775-14-6

Molecular Formula:

NaO2SSO2Na

Formula Weight:

174.10

           

Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State

White crystalline powder with weak sulfurous odor

Melting Point

52°C

Boiling Point

Decomposes

Specific Gravity

2.19-2.20

Solubility in Water

Soluble (insoluble in alcohol and methanol)

PH

Acidic in solution

NFPA Ratings

Health: 2;  Flammability: 3;  Reactivity:1

Flash Point

90°C

Stability

Stable under ordinary conditions (Decomposes in hot water and acid)

 

 

Applications

Reducing Agent, Sulfonating Agent, Textile Dyeing, Pulp and Kaolin Bleaching, Leather, Foods and Beverages, Polymers, Photograghics, Chemical processing, cleaners, water treatment, gas purification, and environmental improvement. 

 

Sales Specification

Appearance

White crystal powder

 

Class

Grade 1

Grade 2

Grade 3

Assay

90% Min

88% Min

85% Min

Insoluble

0.1% Max

0.1% Max

0.1% Max

Storage Life (Month)

10

12

12

NaS2O5

8-10%

8-10%

8-10%

NaS2O3

0.1% Max

0.1% Max

0.1% Max

Na2CO3

0.5-3%

0.5-3%

0.5-3%

 

Package:

In 50 KG Iron drum (Dia: 37.5cm x Height: 47cm) 12 drums/pallet

 

Transportation

Proper shipping name:

Sodium Hydrosulfite

UN No.:

1384

Hazard Class:

4.2

Packing Group:

II