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28-4010

Sigma-Aldrich

Sodium metabisulfite

JIS first grade, ≥95.0%

Synonym(s):

Sodium disulfite, Sodium pyrosulfite

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Linear Formula:
Na2S2O5
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
190.11
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352300
PubChem Substance ID:

grade

JIS first grade

Assay

≥95.0%

form

powder

availability

available only in Japan

pH

4.5 (20 °C, 50 g/L)

mp

>300 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

[Na+].[Na+].[O-]S(=O)S([O-])(=O)=O

InChI

1S/2Na.H2O5S2/c;;1-6(2)7(3,4)5/h;;(H,1,2)(H,3,4,5)/q2*+1;/p-2

InChI key

HRZFUMHJMZEROT-UHFFFAOYSA-L

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Pictograms

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Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Dam. 1

Supplementary Hazards

Storage Class Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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ISHL Notified Names

Substances Subject to be Notified Names

JAN Code

28-4010-8-25KG-J:4.54817300936E12
28-4010-5-500G-J:4.548173009353E12


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