Appearance
White crystalline granules
Function
It is added to local anaesthetic (lidocaine etc.) solutions to prevent oxidation of vasoconstrictor adrenaline and thus improve the shelf life of the solution. It is also used as an excipient in some tablets, such as paracetamol.
Synonyms
Sodium Metabisulfite GR AR ACS; Uantox SMBS5; Sodium disulphite; Sodium pyrosulphite; Disodium disulphite
Storage
Store in a cool, dry well ventilated area. Keep away from incompatible materials
Packages
- 12 kg. Drum
- 1 lb. Bulk
Industry
- Pharmaceutical
Product Class
- Acs/reagent
- excipients
Other
- Origin: Synthetic
- Shelf life: 1 year from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: NMFC 43940 S 2 CL 85
- Kosher Status: Not Kosher
- Flash Point: N/A
- Melting Point: >300øC (572øF)
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: YES
- Molecular Weight: 190.11 g/mol