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Potassium pyrosulfite , 97% , 16731-55-8

CAS NO.:16731-55-8

Empirical Formula: K2O5S2

Molecular Weight: 222.32

MDL number: MFCD00167605

EINECS: 240-795-3

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Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: 190°C
Density  2.34 g/cm3
bulk density 1000-1300kg/m3
vapor density  2.3 (vs air)
storage temp.  Store at +5°C to +30°C.
solubility  H2O: 0.1 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless
form  Powder/Solid
Specific Gravity 2.3
color  White to slightly yellow
PH 2.5-4.5 (25℃, 0.1M in H2O)
Odor Odorless
PH Range 3-4.5 at 22.2 g/l at 25 °C
Water Solubility  Soluble in water. Insoluble in ethanol.
Sensitive  Air Sensitive
Decomposition  150°C
λmax 267nm(H2O)(lit.)
Merck  14,7645
Cosmetics Ingredients Functions REDUCING
HAIR WAVING OR STRAIGHTENING
PRESERVATIVE
InChI 1S/2K.H2O5S2/c;;1-6(2)7(3,4)5/h;;(H,1,2)(H,3,4,5)/q2*+1;/p-2
InChIKey RWPGFSMJFRPDDP-UHFFFAOYSA-L
SMILES [K+].[K+].[O-]S(=O)S([O-])(=O)=O
EPA Substance Registry System Disulfurous acid, potassium salt (1:2) (16731-55-8)
Absorption cut-off at 308nm in H2O at 0.1M

Description and Uses

Potassium Metabisulfite is a chemical preservative and antioxi- dant obtained as white or colorless crystals, powder, or granules. it is soluble in water and insoluble in alcohol. the sulfite salt yields sulfurous acid at a low ph. it is used as a food preservative.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS05,GHS07
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H318-H335
Precautionary statements  P261-P271-P280-P304+P340+P312-P305+P351+P338-P403+P233
PPE dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
Hazard Codes  Xi
Risk Statements  31-36/37/38-41
Safety Statements  26-36-39
WGK Germany  1
RTECS  TT4920000
23
TSCA  TSCA listed
HS Code  28322000
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids
Hazard Classifications Eye Dam. 1
Hazardous Substances Data 16731-55-8(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity LD50 orally in Rabbit: 2300 mg/kg

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