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Sodium metabisulfite

SAJ special grade, ≥97.0%

Synonym(s):

Sodium disulfite, Sodium pyrosulfite

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Linear Formula:
Na2S2O5
CAS Number:
7681-57-4
Molecular Weight:
190.11
EC Number:
231-673-0
MDL number:
MFCD00167602
UNSPSC Code:
12352300
PubChem Substance ID:
329753190

grade

SAJ special grade

assay

≥97.0%

form

powder

availability

available only in Japan

pH

4.5 (20 °C, 50 g/L)

mp

>300 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

[Na+].[Na+].[O-]S(=O)S([O-])(=O)=O

InChI

1S/2Na.H2O5S2/c;;1-6(2)7(3,4)5/h;;(H,1,2)(H,3,4,5)/q2*+1;/p-2

InChI key

HRZFUMHJMZEROT-UHFFFAOYSA-L

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pictograms

CorrosionExclamation mark
GHS05,GHS07

signalword

Danger

hcodes

H302,H318

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Dam. 1

supp_hazards

EUH031

Storage Class

13 - Non Combustible Solids

wgk_germany

WGK 1

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Chemosphere, 82(7), 1056-1061 (2010-11-09)
Sodium metabisulfite is used in marine shrimp harvesting to prevent the occurrence of black spots. Shrimps are soaked in a sodium metabisulfite solution in ice, which is disposed of in sewages that run into marine canals, creating an environmental hazard.
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Phytochemistry, 72(1), 82-88 (2010-11-23)
While a long shelf life for fruit products is highly desired, enzymatic browning is the main cause of quality loss in fruits and is therefore a main problem for the food industry. In this study polyphenol oxidase (PPO), the main
Noemí de Luna et al.
Disease models & mechanisms, 8(5), 467-472 (2015-03-13)
McArdle disease, also termed 'glycogen storage disease type V', is a disorder of skeletal muscle carbohydrate metabolism caused by inherited deficiency of the muscle-specific isoform of glycogen phosphorylase (GP-MM). It is an autosomic recessive disorder that is caused by mutations
Rosie F Davies et al.
Clinics in dermatology, 29(3), 311-315 (2011-04-19)
Human skin is exposed to a large variety of cosmetic allergens. Most allergic contact dermatitis occurs after exposure to fragrance, preservatives, and hair dyes. Such reactions can often be occult. As a result, a high index of suspicion is needed
I U Nieves et al.
Bioresource technology, 102(13), 6959-6965 (2011-05-03)
Microaeration (injecting air into the headspace) improved the fermentation of hemicellulose hydrolysates obtained from the phosphoric acid pretreatment of sugarcane bagasse at 170°C for 10 min. In addition, with 10% slurries of phosphoric acid pretreated bagasse (180°C, 10 min), air
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