Description:
- Sodium metabisulphite is marketed under the brand Birlasulf Sodium Metabisulphite (Birlasulf SM).
- Sodium metabisulphite is manufactured by Aditya Birla Chemicals (Thailand).
- Sodium Metabisulphite is a free flowing crystalline powder with odour of SO2.
- Synonyms are Anhydrous Sodium Bisulphite, Sodium Pyrosulphite, Sodium disulphite
- Appearance - White free flowing crystals
- Appearance of 20% Solution - Clear & Colorless or Pale yellow.
Analysis Methods: The indicated values are determined according to our Standard Analysis method, which can be produced on request.
Standard Packing:
- 25 Kgs Polypropylene Woven/paper bags with heat sealed inner liner.
- 500 Kgs and 1000 Kgs Jumbo Bags
Storage And Handling:
- Store the product in a cool & and dry place.
- It absorbs moisture & oxidizes if container is not kept tightly closed.
- If heated over 60 degree C, SO2 is evolved, forming Sodium Sulphite.
Applications:
- Food Industry as: Preservative (Dehydrated foods, Shrimps, Meat etc), Anti-browning, Anti-fermentation and Bleaching
- Photographic Industry for production of developer Solution / Acidizing Fixation Baths.
- Chemical synthesis in the production of Sulphonates, Resins, Iodine & Acrylic Fibres.
- Purification of Aldehydes & Ketones.
- Effluent water-treatment to remove excess Chlorine & detoxification of Chromic acid in electroplating industries.
- Pulp and Paper for De-lignification and Textile as Bleaching Agent, Anti-Chlor and Anti peroxides.
- Tanneries as an Auxiliary in Decalcification & Bleaching Process.
- Starch Production as bleaching agent & bactericidal.
- Mining Industry as Floating agent., cyanide detoxification
- Processing of Latex as preservative & Bleaching agent.
- Steam boiler & drilling water as a oxygen scavenger.
- Manufacturing of Indigo Vats dyes.
- Reverse Osmosis as antichlor
- Medical as manufacturing of anti oxidant drugs
- Brewing as bactericidal
Warning:
- R 22 Harmful if swallowed.
- R 31 Contact with acid liberates toxic gas.
- R 41 Risk of serious damage to eyes.
- S 26 In case of contact with eyes rinse immediately with plenty of water.
- S 29 Wear eye/face protection
- S 46 If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately.