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Potassium metabisulfite

CAS 16731-55-8
EC 240-795-3
LANGUAGE EN
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Product Identification

More information about Potassium metabisulfite

Basic Product Information

Product Name
Potassium metabisulfite
Product Code
43908

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
16731-55-8 Check regulations

Chemical Abstracts Service registry number - unique identifier for chemical substances

EC Number
240-795-3 Check regulations

European Community number - used for regulatory compliance in EU/EEA

Uses Information

Identified Uses
SU24 Scientific research and development

Overview

Potassium metabisulfite (CAS: 16731-55-8 ) is a powder substance commonly used su24 scientific research and development.

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Hazard Identification

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Classification Status

Classified

Signal Word

warning (Warning)

Hazard Classifications

Skin Irrit. Category 2 H315
Eye Irrit. Category 2A H319
STOT SE Category 3 H335
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Hazard Statements

  • H315: Causes skin irritation.
  • H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
  • H335: May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statements

  • P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
  • P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P362: Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
  • P304+P340: IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
  • P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P321: Specific treatment (see on this label).
  • P332+P313: If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
  • P405: Store locked up.
  • P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
  • P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Suppliers & Organizations

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No identifier available

Physical & Chemical Properties

More about properties
Physical State
Not available
Physical State Data
Not available
State Under Standard Conditions
Not available
Appearance
Powder
Colour
Not available
Colour Intensity
Not available
Form
Not available
Odor
Pungent
Odor Threshold
Not determined.
Ph
3.5-4.5
Melting Point
190 °℃ (374 °F) (dec)
Boiling Point
Not determined
Flash Point
Not available
Freezing Point
Not available
Softening Point
Not available
Solidification Point
Not available
Cloud Point
Not available
Crystallisation Point
Not available
Evaporation Rate
Not applicable.
Relative Evaporation Rate
Not available
Vapor Pressure
Not applicable.
Vapor Density
Not applicable.
Relative Density
Not determined.
Bulk Density
Not available
Density
Not determined
Flammability
Not determined.
Upper Explosive Limit
Not determined
Lower Explosive Limit
Not determined
Auto Ignition Temperature
Not determined.
Decomposition Temperature
Not determined
Solubility
Not available
Partition Coefficient
Not determined.
Solubility In Water
45 g/l
Solubility In Fat
Not available
Kinematic Viscosity
Not applicable.
Dynamic Viscosity
Not applicable.
Surface Tension
Not available
Explosive Properties
Not available
Oxidizing Properties
Not available
Molecular Weight
Not available
Solid Content
Not available
Solvent Content
Not available
Gas Group
Not available
Relative Vapor Density
Not available
Dissociation Constant
Not available
Hydrolysis Rate
Not available
Concentration
Not available
Temperature
Not available
Particle Characteristics
Not available
Particle Size
Not available
Particle Size Distribution
Not available
Particle Shape
Not available
Particle Aspect Ratio
Not available
Particle Aggregation State
Not available
Particle Agglomeration State
Not available
Particle Specific Surface Area
Not available
Particle Dustiness
Not available
Voc Content
Not available
Voc Concentration
Not available
Voc Content Info
Not available
Metal Corrosion
Not available

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the hazard signal word for Potassium metabisulfite?

The signal word for this substance is "warning".

What is Potassium metabisulfite used for?

SU24 Scientific research and development

What are the hazard statements for Potassium metabisulfite?

This substance has 3 hazard statements: H315: Causes skin irritation. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H335: May cause respiratory irritation.

What is the melting point of Potassium metabisulfite?

The melting point is 190 °℃ (374 °F) (dec) and the boiling point is Not determined.