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Sodium Metabisulfite - Food Grade
Food Grade
- CAS number
- 7681-57-4
- Structure
Structure · PubChem - Grade
- Food Grade
- Signal word
- Danger
- Hazards
Identity & Composition
- Product Name
- Sodium Metabisulfite - Food Grade
- Alliance Code
- sodium-metabisulfite-food-grade
- Grade
- Food Grade
- Concentration
- —
- CAS Number
- 7681-57-4PubChem
- Formula
- —PubChem
- Molecular Weight
- —PubChem
- Product Type
- Pure substance
Specifications
| Test | Specification | Typical | Method | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assay (Na2S2O5) | Not less than 90.0% and not more than 100.5% of Na2S2O5 | 95.12 % | — | Interpreted |
| Arsenic (As) | 0.0 – 1.0 ppm | 0.11 ppm | — | Interpreted |
| Heavy metals (as Pb) | 0.0 – 10.0 ppm | 0.52 ppm | — | Interpreted |
| Identification | A 1:10 aqueous solution gives positive tests for Sodium and for Sulfite | Passes test | — | Interpreted |
| Insoluble matter | < 0.005 wt. % | 0.0017 % | — | Interpreted |
| Lead (Pb) | Not more than 2 mg/kg | 0.16 mg/kg | — | Interpreted |
| Screen size, through 20 mesh (U.S. Sieve), % by weight | 92 - 100 % | 96.4 % | — | Interpreted |
| Selenium | < 5.0 ppm | 0.12 ppm | — | Interpreted |
| Chloride (Cl) | 0.0 – 0.02 % | 0.0069 % | — | Interpreted |
| Iron (Fe) | Not more than 10 mg/kg | 2.3 mg/kg | — | Interpreted |
| Sodium thiosulfate (Na2S2O3) | 0.0 – 0.04 % | 0.0072 % | — | Interpreted |
| Sodium sulfite (Na2SO3) | 0.0 – 0.6 % | 0.19 % | — | Interpreted |
| Mercury (Hg) | Not more than 1 mg/kg | 0.017 mg/kg | Cold vapour AAS (FCC Mercury Limit Test / AOAC 971.21) | Interpreted |
| Sulfur dioxide (SO2), available | Min. 65.0% | 66.1% | Iodometric titration (FCC assay procedure) | Interpreted |
| on no. 40 | 10 - 50 % | 26.3 % | — | Interpreted |
| through no. 100 | 0 - 15 % | 7.2 % | — | Interpreted |
Values are reproduced from the current product reference. Source labels do not by themselves establish a supplier guarantee or a test result for your lot. Confirm applicable acceptance limits and request lot-specific documentation.
Available GradesSame CAS, alternate grades and concentrations
| Grade | Concentration | Typical Assay | SKU | TDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This grade Food Grade | — | — | current | current |
| ACS Grade | — | — | sodium-metabisulfite-acs-grade | View TDS → |
| Technical Grade | — | — | sodium-metabisulfite-technical-grade | View TDS → |
Typical assay shown is the rolling-window mean from the sibling product's most recent lots. Grade selection drives downstream end-use — verify the sibling grade matches your specification before substitution.
Physical & Chemical Properties
One or more physical-property values are temporarily suppressed pending verification against vendor COA data. For complete properties refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) or contact sales@alliancechemical.com.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Colorless crystals or a white to yellow, crystalline powder | Interpreted |
| Odor | In the presences of traces of water, it develops an odor of sulfur dioxide | Published reference |
| pH | 4.0-4.8 | Interpreted |
| Density | 1.4 (NIOSH, 2024) - Denser than water; will sink | Published reference |
| Boiling Point | Decomposes (NIOSH, 2024) | Published reference |
| Melting Point | greater than 302 °F (Decomposes) (NIOSH, 2024) | Adjudicated |
Materials of Construction
| Material | Rating | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| polyethylene (sealed bags) | Compatible | dry granular solid as supplied in manufacturer's standard packaging; no concentration or temperature stated | essecousa.com |
| polypropylene (bulk sacks) | Compatible | dry granular solid as supplied in manufacturer's standard packaging; no concentration or temperature stated | essecousa.com |
Compatibility is drawn from published manufacturer and supplier documentation for this product; each rating is sourced. Confirm against your specific duty cycle before equipment selection.
Regulatory & Transport
DOT / 49 CFR
- UN Number
- Not regulatedAdjudicated
- Hazard Class
- Not regulatedAdjudicated
- Packing Group
- Not regulatedAdjudicated
- Proper Shipping Name
- Not regulatedAdjudicated
GHS / OSHA HCS 2024
- Signal Word
- DangerAdjudicated
- H-Codes (Hazard Statements)
- H302, H318Adjudicated
- P-Codes (Precautionary Statements)
- P264, P270, P280, P301+P312, P305+P351+P338, P310, P313, P330, P501Adjudicated
Occupational Exposure Limits
- OSHA PEL (29 CFR 1910.1000)
- —no canonical
- ACGIH TLV
- —no canonical
- NIOSH REL
- 5 mg/m³ TWANIOSH Pocket Guide
- NIOSH IDLH
- —no canonical
Transport descriptions reflect 49 CFR 172.101 lookup at time of publication. Sourced data: NIOSH Pocket Guide for REL/IDLH, OSHA Z-Tables for PEL. Always verify against the latest regulatory text before shipment-critical decisions.
Supplier Qualification Packet
One zipped download containing the TDS, SDS, latest lot COA (when available), and a fresh Letter of Continuing Guaranty for Sodium Metabisulfite - Food Grade. Every file included is SHA-256 hashed and listed in a manifest your QA team can audit.
Applications
- Additive, preservative, antioxidant, anti-microbial agent and leavening agent in the food industryessecousa.com
- Preservative in food applications, cherry brining, dechlorination in municipal wastewater / pulp & paper / textile water treatment, oxygen scavenging, and gold miningineos.com
- FCC food-grade function: preservative and antioxidantmubychem.com
- Reducing agent for chemical manufacturing, preservative, water treatment and photographic auxiliary, bleaching agent, and ensiling agent (FCC 97%+ material)wintersunchemical.com
- Oxygen scavenging in steam boiler water treatment and removal of excess chlorine from wastewateressecousa.com
- Reducing and sulfonating agent in chemical processing, including surfactants and polymerizationessecousa.com
- Preservation of silage in feed applications.essecousa.com
- Used as a preservative excipient in the pharmaceutical industry.essecousa.com
- Component of photographic developer baths and stabilizing agent for fixers.essecousa.com
Applications are drawn from published manufacturer and supplier documentation; each is sourced. Suitability for a specific use is the buyer's to confirm.
Storage & Handling
- Recommended Storage
- Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from heat, moisture, water, acids and oxidizing agents; it releases sulfur dioxide slowly in humid air. The product consumes oxygen, so oxygen deficiency can develop in closed containers and tanks.Adjudicated
- Handling Precautions
- Use standard chemical PPE — splash goggles, gloves, lab coat. Refer to SDS for hazard-specific PPE requirements.Class-level guidance — not product-specific; the SDS controls.
- Incompatibilities
- Acids (release toxic sulfur dioxide gas); water and ice; strong oxidizing agents; nitrites and nitrates; chlorates; alkalis and strong bases; heavy-metal compounds.Adjudicated
- Shelf Life
- 36 monthsessecousa.comproperly stored in original packaging, in a controlled indoor environment that is cool, dry and well ventilated
For full hazard, PPE, and emergency response guidance, refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for this product. The SDS controls in all cases where guidance differs.
Packaging & Logistics
Shipping Description (US DOT)
Not regulated for transport.
Confirm against shipping documents and carrier requirements before tender.
Revision History
Last reviewed 2026-07-17 by Andre Taki, Chief Commercial Officer, DOT Hazmat–certified (49 CFR 172.704).
| Version | Date | Change | Trigger |
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| 1.5 | 2026-10-13 | Canonical data updated: 4 fields changed via the provenance/adjudication pipeline.
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| 1.4 | 2026-10-07 | Canonical data updated: 3 fields changed via the provenance/adjudication pipeline.
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| 1.3 | 2026-10-05 | Canonical data updated: 1 field changed via the provenance/adjudication pipeline.
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| 1.2 | 2026-09-30 | Canonical data updated: 1 field changed via the provenance/adjudication pipeline.
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| 1.1 | 2026-07-17 | Canonical data re-verified: 7 fields updated against independent vendor SDSs, CLP Annex VI, 49 CFR, and OSHA HazCom 2024 (GHS classification, hazard/precautionary codes, signal word, physical properties as applicable).
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| 1.0 | 2026-05-20 | Initial URL-first TDS published from canonical chemistry registry. | initial |
This Technical Data Sheet is provided for technical reference. The Safety Data Sheet (SDS) controls in all cases where guidance differs. Values reflect Alliance Chemical canonical data at time of generation; subsequent revisions are recorded in the Revision History above.