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Sodium Meta Bi Sulphite

We are a reliable supplier of Sodium Metabisulphite (SMBS) in India, offering high-quality products known for their purity, stability, and effective performance across various industries. Our Sodium Meta Bi Sulphite is widely used as a preservative, reducing agent, antioxidant, and bleaching agent in food processing, water treatment, pharmaceuticals, and chemical industries.

Application of Sodium Metabisulphite: Sodium Meta Bi Sulphite belongs to the group of sulfite preservatives and is extensively used in food, cosmetic, and industrial applications. It is commonly used as a food preservative, bleaching agent, and photographic developing agent. Due to its strong chemical activity, it should be handled carefully, especially by individuals sensitive to sulfites.

Sodium Metabisulphite appears as a white to slightly yellowish crystalline powder with a characteristic sulfur dioxide (SO2) odor. It is highly soluble in water and releases sulfur dioxide, making it effective for sterilization, purification, and chemical processing. It is widely used to purify aldehydes and ketones by forming bisulfite compounds.

With strong reducing and sulfonating properties, Sodium Metabisulphite is used as an oxygen scavenger to remove dissolved oxygen in wastewater treatment systems and pipelines, helping prevent corrosion and improving system efficiency.

Food Uses: Sodium Meta Bi Sulphite is widely used as a food preservative and antioxidant in products such as baked goods, jams, wines, dried fruits, and sauces. It also acts as an antibacterial agent in wine production. Its use helps extend shelf life and maintain product quality, though usage levels are regulated for safety.

Industrial Uses: In industrial applications, Sodium Metabisulphite is used as a bleaching agent, reducing agent, and dechlorination chemical for treating drinking water. It is also used in textile processing, pulp and paper industries, and photographic development.

Medicinal Use: Sodium Meta Bi Sulphite is used as an antioxidant additive in certain pharmaceutical formulations and injectable medicines. It also acts as a reducing agent in drug manufacturing. However, it may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, so it is used under controlled conditions in medical applications.