Sodium Bisulphite
Sodium bisulfite is a white to yellowish crystalline powder or a clear, colorless to yellowish solution. It has a sulfurous odor and is readily soluble in water.
APPLICATION & USAGE
- Food Preservative: Sodium bisulfite is used as a preservative in the food industry to prevent bacterial growth and discoloration in certain foods, such as fruits and vegetables.
- Water Treatment: It is utilized in water treatment processes to remove excess chlorine and as a reducing agent for the treatment of wastewater.
- Bleaching Agent: It finds application as a bleaching agent in various industries, including textiles, pulp and paper, and leather processing.
- Chemical Synthesis: Sodium bisulfite is employed as a reducing agent in the synthesis of various chemicals and pharmaceuticals.
- Textile Industry: It is used to remove excess dye from fabrics and to adjust the pH in dye baths.
- Oil and Gas: In the oil and gas industry, it is used in drilling operations to prevent corrosion in wellbore pipes.
- Other Uses: Sodium bisulfite has applications in the production of cleaning agents, cosmetics, and personal care products.
SIMILAR NAME
- Sodium hydrogen sulfite
- Sodium bisulfite solution (when in aqueous form)
PACKING
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