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Inorganic Salts

Sodium Metabisulphite Extra Pure

RA002403 CAS 7681-57-4 Extra Pure

Identity

Product code
RA002403
CAS number
7681-57-4
Grade
Extra Pure
Purity
96.5%
Molecular formula
Na2S2O5
Molecular weight
190.10

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Solid —
Colour White crystalline —
Odour Sulphorous —
pH value 4.5 —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 300 °C °C
Density [g/cm3] 1.48 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water [% weight] 650 g/L g/L
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C -3.7 —

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Appearance White crystalline powder — —
Heavy metal Max 0.002 % % —
Arsenic (As) Max 0.0004 % % —
Iron (Fe) Max 0.002 % % —
Assay 96.5 - 100 % % iodometric
Assay 65 - 67.4 % % iodometric
Identity (acc. to pharmacopoeias) Passes test — —
pH 3.5 - 5.0 — —
Appearance of solution Passes test — —
Insoluble matter in water Max 0.025 % % —
Chloride (Cl) Max 0.02 % % —
Thiosulphate (S2O3) Max 0.05 % % —

6 grades of this substance are listed. Each grade is a separate product with its own specifications, pack sizes and documents.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
25 kg RA002403-PK-25KG
500 g RA002403-PK-500G
50 kg RA002403-PK-50KG
1 kg RA002403-PK-1KG
5 kg RA002403-PK-5KG