SODIUM BISULPHITE SOLUTION HP 23% SO2

MAIN USES

Sodium Bisulphite Solution is a clear, pale yellow liquid manufactured from sulphur dioxide and a sodium alkali with strengths ranging from 16% to 40%.
The product is typically supplied in bulk tankers, 200 litre drums and 1,000 litre IBC’s.
Sodium Bisulphite Solution is a convenient source of SO2 and is therefore used in a wide variety of applications including oxygen scavenging, food preservation and chlorine removal.

MORE INFORMATION

■ Product data and typical properties

Formula: NaHSO3
Molecular weight: 104.06
Specific gravity (20°C): 1.31 (typical)
Crystallisation temperature: 0°C approx.
Appearance: clear pale yellow liquid
Assay: % w/w SO2 23.5 ± 0.5, % w/w NaHSO3 38.2 ± 0.8
pH (20°C, neat): 3.5-5.0
Sulphates: % Na2SO4 < 1.5
Iron: % as Fe < 0.00023
Heavy metals: % as Pb < 0.001
Selenium: % as Se < 0.0001
Arsenic: % as As < 0.0001
Lead: % as Pb < 0.0002
Mercury: % as Hg < 0.0001
Antimony: % as Sb < 0.0001
Cadmium: % as Cd < 0.0001
Chromium: % as Cr < 0.0001
Nickel: % as Ni < 0.0001

The product supplied to this specification meets the requirements for food additive E222 – EU 231/2012 & EU 497/2013. This material conforms to section 4.4 (chemical parameters) of BS EN 12120:2012.
The product is tested using our standard analytical methods

■ Packaging

Road tankers, according to transport regulations.
1000 litre Intermediate bulk containers (IBCs), 200 and 25 litre polyethylene drums.

DOCUMENTATION

For handling information please consult the documentation
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