Sodium Metabisulfite (SMBS) is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula NaSO. In its technical grade powder form, it appears as a white to slightly yellow crystalline powder with a strong sulfur dioxide odor. It is primarily used as an antioxidant, reducing agent, and preservative in various industrial and chemical applications.
Chemical Name: Sodium Metabisulfite
Formula: NaSO
Molecular Weight: 190.10 g/mol
Appearance: White to pale yellow crystalline powder
Odor: Pungent, sulfur dioxide-like smell
Solubility: Soluble in water; produces a mildly acidic solution
CAS Number: 7681-57-4
Grade: Technical / Industrial
Water Treatment: Oxygen scavenger and disinfectant
Textile Industry: Bleaching agent and color stabilizer
Pulp & Paper: Bleaching and dechlorination
Mining & Drilling: Cyanide detoxification and pH control
Photographic Industry: Developing solution component
Leather Processing: Deliming and bleaching of hides
Strong reducing agent
Effective oxygen scavenger
Controls microbial growth in certain processes
Cost-effective chemical for large-scale industrial use
Can release toxic sulfur dioxide gas upon contact with acids
Avoid inhalation and contact with skin/eyes
Use with proper PPE (gloves, goggles, dust mask)
Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from acids and moisture
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