POTASSIUM METABISULFITE - BASF

POTASSIUM METABISULFITE - BASF is a powder product with the ingredient name potassium metabisulfite and chemical name dipotassium disulfite. It belongs to the chemical family sulfites and functions as a food additive, antioxidant, and preservative. It is soluble in water and its base chemical applications include use as a reducing agent in the food industry.

Ingredient Name: Potassium Metabisulfite

Chemical Name: Dipotassium Disulfite

CAS Number: 16731-55-8

Grade: Food Grade

Labeling Claims: Animal Products-free, Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE)-free, Halal, Irradiation-free, Kosher, Non-Genetically Modified Organism (GMO), Residual Solvent-free, TSE-free

Synonyms: Dipotassium Disulphite, Potassium Metabisulphite, Potassium Pyrosulfite

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family: Sulfites
Chemical Name: Dipotassium Disulfite
Ingredient Name: Potassium Metabisulfite
Tilley Product Number: 11739-01
Base Chemicals Functions: Food Additive
Food Ingredients Functions: Antioxidant,
Preservative
Molecular formula: K₂S₂O₅
Technologies: Base Chemicals & Intermediates,
Food Ingredients
Product Families: Food Ingredients — Functional Additives
Antioxidants & Preservatives
Base Chemicals & Intermediates — Technical Salts & Inorganics
Inorganics

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims: Animal Products-free,
Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE)-free,
Halal,
Irradiation-free,
Kosher,
Non-Genetically Modified Organism (GMO),
Residual Solvent-free,
TSE-free

Applications & Uses

Markets: Industrial
Applications: Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
Chemical Manufacturing
Base Chemicals End Uses: Reducing Agent

Properties

Physical Form

Soluble In

Appearance

White, fine crystalline powder

Odor

Odor of sulphur dioxide

Specifications


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Chloride Content	max. 0.5	g/kg	IC
pH (10% solution)	3.8 - 4.8	-	BASF method
Potassium Metabisulfite	min. 97.2	g/100g	ANSI PH 4.277-1980
Sodium Content	max. 2	g/100g	ICP-OES
Sodium Dioxide Content	min. 56.0	g/100g	Calculated
Thiosulfate	max. 0.06	g/100g	ISO 3629-2000 (E)

Heavy Metals


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Arsenic Content	max. 1	mg/kg	ICP-OES
Cadmium Content	max. 1	mg/kg	ICP-OES
Copper Content	max. 1	mg/kg	ICP-OES
Iron Content	max. 5	mg/kg	ICP-OES
Heavy Metal Content (as lead)	max. 10	mg/kg	ICP-OES
Mercury Content	max. 0.1	mg/kg	AAS – Cold vapor
Lead Content	max. 1	mg/kg	ICP-OES
Selenium Content	max. 1	mg/kg	ICP-OES
Zinc Content	max. 1	mg/kg	ICP-OES

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance: BRC Certified,
EU Directive 2008/84/EC,
FCC Compliant,
GMP,
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP),
ISO 9001,
JECFA (FAO/WHO),
United States Pharmacopeia (USP),
cGMP
Chemical Inventories: TSCA (USA)
Grade: Food Grade