Sodium Bisulfite
- INCI:
- Sodium Bisulfite
- Also known as:
- Sodium hydrogen sulfite
Reducing agent used as a decolorizing agent and for the removal of residual chlorine from water upstream of reverse osmosis membranes. It is also used as an oxygen scavenger in boiler circuits and as a reducing auxiliary in textile processes. In food applications, its use must comply with the applicable regulations.
Functions
Typical applications
- Dechlorination upstream of reverse osmosis
- Boiler water conditioning
- Textile dyeing and bleaching processes
- Food preservation in accordance with regulations
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Industries
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