Sodium Sulfite

Sodium Sulfite is a white, crystalline or powder form compound valued for its oxygen-binding properties. By neutralizing oxygen, it helps prevent corrosion and maintain the freshness and stability of various products, making it ideal for industrial, food, and manufacturing applications. Sodium Sulfite (Na₂SO₃) is a powerful oxygen scavenger and reducing agent, extensively used to prevent oxidation, preserve product quality, and extend shelf life. This versatile compound plays a crucial role in industries such as water treatment, food preservation, and chemical manufacturing due to its effectiveness in controlling oxygen levels and preventing spoilage.

Applications of Sodium Sulfite:

1. Water Treatment: Removes dissolved oxygen in boiler and cooling water systems, reducing corrosion and extending equipment life.

2. Food Preservation: Prevents oxidation and discoloration in dried fruits, beverages, and other foods, maintaining quality and freshness.

3. Photography: Stabilizes photographic developers by preventing oxidation, ensuring clear and high-quality images.

4. Pulp and Paper Industry: Aids in the pulping process, helping to produce brighter and higher-quality paper products.

5. Chemical Manufacturing: It is used as a reducing agent in dye production and other chemical processes, ensuring consistency and purity.

6. Textiles: It is used as a bleach, desulfurizer, or dechlorinator.

7. Leather: It is used in the tanning of leather.

8. Food: It is used as a preservative or antioxidant to prevent dried fruit from discoloring and to preserve meats.

9. Flue gas desulfurization: It is used in the Wellman–Lord process.

Advantages of Sodium Sulfite:

1. Efficient Oxygen Scavenger: Prevents oxidation by binding with dissolved oxygen, essential in industrial and water treatment applications.

2. Preservative Qualities: Extends the freshness and quality of food products by preventing discoloration and spoilage.

3. Versatile and Stable: Effective across a wide pH range, allowing broad compatibility in different formulations and processes.

Specification: 

Purity : 97%

Physical State : Powder and crystalline forms.

Grade : Anhydrous and reagent

CAS No : 7757-83-7

pH : approximate pH value of 9

Packaging: 25 Kg. Bag

MOQ: 100 Kg.