Food & Beverage

Sodium Metabisulphite

Also known as SMBS, E223, sodium pyrosulphite

Preservative, antioxidant and dechlorinating agent for beverages, food processing and reverse osmosis plant.

SKUNSC-SMBS-FG
CAS number7681-57-4
GradeFood
Puritymin. 97%
FormPowder
AppearanceWhite crystalline powder with a sulphurous odour
OriginImported

Warning Not regulated for transport

H302 Harmful if swallowed
H318 Causes serious eye damage
EUH031 Contact with acids liberates toxic gas

The safety data sheet for this product is supplied with every consignment and is available on request — ask us for a copy.

Pack size 25 kg bag $44.00 5 kg pail $11.00

$11.00 per bag In stock

Nationwide delivery, or collect from our Harare depot
Safety data sheet supplied with every consignment
Technical support on application and handling

Two quite different jobs from one product: preserving food against oxidation and browning, and stripping residual chlorine ahead of RO membranes.

Specification for Sodium Metabisulphite
Assay (Na2S2O5)	min. 97%
SO2 content	min. 65%
Iron	max. 10 ppm
Standard	FCC / E223
Standard packaging	25 kg bag
HS code	2832.10
EC number	231-673-0

Wine, juice and dried fruit preservation
Dechlorination ahead of RO membranes
Oxygen scavenging in boiler feedwater
Bleaching agent in textiles
Photographic fixing baths

Releases sulphur dioxide on contact with acid and slowly in damp air — store dry and well ventilated, away from acids. May trigger reactions in sulphite-sensitive people.

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