Appearance
White to yellowish powder
Description
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.
Function
It is used as a preservative and antioxidant in food and is also known as E223. Sodium metabisulfite and potassium metabisulfite are the primary ingredients in Campden tablets, used for wine and beer making.
Synonyms
Sodium Metabisulfite NF FCC PW; Uantox SMBS; Sodium disulphite; Sodium pyrosulphite; Disodium disulphite
Storage
Store in a cool, dry well ventilated area. Keep away from incompatible materials
Packages
- 250 Gram HDPE WM Bottle
- 5 lb. HDPE WM Bottle
- 5 kg. HDPE OH Pail
- 25 lb. Screw T Pail
- 25 lb. Fiber Drum
- 50 lb. Bag
- 50 lb. Fiber Drum
- 55 lb. Bag
- 1 lb. Bulk
Industries
- Food & bev.
- pharmaceutical
Product Classes
- Preservatives/antimicrobials
- antioxidant
- 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