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Sodium Metabisulfite food grade (E223)

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Basic Product Information

Product Name
Sodium Metabisulfite food grade (E223)

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
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Chemical Abstracts Service registry number - unique identifier for chemical substances

Uses Information

Identified Uses
food additive(s); inorganic reducing agents; initial product for chemical syntheses; process chemical
Uses Advised Against
Not intended for sale to or use by the general public.

Overview

Sodium Metabisulfite food grade (E223) is a powder, crystalline substance commonly used food additive(s); inorganic reducing agents; initial product for chemical syntheses; process chemical.

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Hazard Identification

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Classification Status

Classified

Signal Word

danger (Danger)

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. Category 4 H302
Eye Dam. Category 1 H318
Aquatic Acute Category 3 H402
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Hazard Statements

  • H318: Causes serious eye damage.
  • H302: Harmful if swallowed.
  • H402: Harmful to aquatic life.

Precautionary Statements

  • P280: Wear eye and face protection.
  • P273: Avoid release to the environment.
  • P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
  • P264: Wash contaminated body parts thoroughly after handling.
  • P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician.
  • P330: Rinse mouth.
  • P501: Dispose of contents and container to hazardous or special waste collection point.

Suppliers & Organizations

BASF CORPORATION

manufacturer

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100 Park Avenue, Florham Park, NJ 07932, USA

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US

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+1 973 245-6000

Emergency Contacts

CHEMTREC

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1-800-424-9300

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BASF HOTLINE

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1-800-832-HELP (4357)

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US

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Physical & Chemical Properties

More about properties
Physical State
solid
Physical State Data
solid
State Under Standard Conditions
Not available
Appearance
powder, crystalline
Colour
white to slightly yellow
Colour Intensity
Not available
Form
powder, crystalline
Odor
faint odour, of sulfur dioxide
Odor Threshold
Not determined due to potential health hazard by inhalation.
Ph
4.0 - 4.8 ( 5 %(m), 20 ℃)
Melting Point
> 150 °℃ The substance / product decomposes.
Boiling Point
The substance / product decomposes therefore not determined.
Flash Point
not applicable, the product is a solid
Freezing Point
not applicable
Softening Point
Not available
Solidification Point
Not available
Cloud Point
Not available
Crystallisation Point
Not available
Evaporation Rate
The product is a non-volatile solid.
Relative Evaporation Rate
Not available
Vapor Pressure
The vapour pressure of the aqueous solution consists of the partial pressure for water and the partial pressure for sulphur dioxide.
Vapor Density
Not available
Relative Density
Not available
Bulk Density
1,000 - 1,200 kg/m3
Density
2.36 g/cm3 ( 20 ℃)
Flammability
not flammable
Upper Explosive Limit
For solids not relevant for classification and labelling.
Lower Explosive Limit
For solids not relevant for classification and labelling.
Auto Ignition Temperature
Not available
Decomposition Temperature
150 ℃
Solubility
Not available
Partition Coefficient
not applicable
Solubility In Water
667 g/l ( 25 ℃)
Solubility In Fat
Not available
Kinematic Viscosity
Not available
Dynamic Viscosity
not applicable, the product is a solid
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
D50 169.68 - 173.41 pm fine particles; D90 422.29 - 443.58 um; D10 49.49 - 51.34 um
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 Sodium Metabisulfite food grade (E223)?

The signal word for this substance is "danger".

What is the physical form of Sodium Metabisulfite food grade (E223)?

Sodium Metabisulfite food grade (E223) is a solid appearing as powder, crystalline with white to slightly yellow color. It has faint odour, of sulfur dioxide odor.

What is Sodium Metabisulfite food grade (E223) used for?

food additive(s); inorganic reducing agents; initial product for chemical syntheses; process chemical

What are the hazard statements for Sodium Metabisulfite food grade (E223)?

This substance has 3 hazard statements: H318: Causes serious eye damage. H302: Harmful if swallowed. H402: Harmful to aquatic life.

What is the melting point of Sodium Metabisulfite food grade (E223)?

The melting point is > 150 °℃ The substance / product decomposes. and the boiling point is The substance / product decomposes therefore not determined..