SODIUM METABISULFITE
Product information
CAS No.
141-53-7
EC No.
205-488-0
Summary formula
HCOONa
ADR
YES
Physical form
White, slightly hygroscopic crystals or powder
Application
- Chemical industry: production of formic acid, oxalic acid and sodium dithionite.
- Food industry: Used as a preservative (E237) for its antimicrobial properties, it helps extend the shelf life of food.
- Textile and leather industry: Used in leather tanning and fabric processing.