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potassium sulfite
sulfurous acid potassium salt (1:2)

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CAS Number: 10117-38-1Picture of molecule3D/inchi
Other(deleted CASRN):126048-06-4
ECHA EINECS - REACH Pre-Reg:233-321-1
FDA UNII: 015KZC652E
Nikkaji Web:J43.951G
MDL:MFCD00011387
Molecular Weight:158.25920000
Formula:K2 O3 S
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Category:antibrowning agents, antioxidants, preservatives, acidity regulators
 
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JECFA Food Additive: Potassium Sulfite
GSFA Codex: Potassium sulfite (225)
DG SANTE Food Contact Materials:potassium sulphite
FDA Mainterm (SATF):10117-38-1 ; POTASSIUM SULFITE
FDA Regulation:
FDA PART 73 -- LISTING OF COLOR ADDITIVES EXEMPT FROM CERTIFICATION
Subpart A--Foods
Sec. 73.85 Caramel.
 
Physical Properties:
Appearance:white granular powder (est)
Assay: 90.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed: No
Soluble in:
 water, 1e+006 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)
 alcohol, slightly
 
Organoleptic Properties:
Odor Description:odorless
Odor and/or flavor descriptions from others (if found).
 
Cosmetic Information:
CosIng:cosmetic data
Cosmetic Uses: preservatives
reducing agents
 
Suppliers:
American Elements
Potassium Sulfite
BOC Sciences
For experimental / research use only.
potassium sulfite Purity >95%
Charkit Chemical
POTASSIUM SULFITE, 45% SOL.
Glentham Life Sciences
Potassium sulfite
Santa Cruz Biotechnology
For experimental / research use only.
Potassium Sulfite ≥90%
Sigma-Aldrich: Aldrich
For experimental / research use only.
Potassium Sulfite 90%
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Safety Information:
Preferred SDS: View
 
Hazards identification
 
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
None found.
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
 
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Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
Not determined
Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined
 
Safety in Use Information:
Category:
antibrowning agents, antioxidants, preservatives, acidity regulators
Recommendation for potassium sulfite usage levels up to:
 not for fragrance use.
 
Recommendation for potassium sulfite flavor usage levels up to:
 not for flavor use.
 
Safety References:
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):10117-38-1
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :24958
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
WGK Germany:1
dipotassium sulfite
Chemidplus:0010117381
 
References:
 dipotassium sulfite
NIST Chemistry WebBook:Search Inchi
Canada Domestic Sub. List:10117-38-1
Pubchem (cid):24958
Pubchem (sid):134989696
 
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FooDB:FDB015405
Export Tariff Code:2832.20.0000
FDA Listing of Food Additive Status:View
FDA Color Additive Status ListView
ChemSpider:View
Wikipedia:View
FAO:POTASSIUM SULFITE
Formulations/Preparations:
grades: technical; cp; fcc.
 
Potential Blenders and core components note
None Found
 
Potential Uses:
 preservatives
 
Occurrence (nature, food, other):note
 not found in nature
 
Synonyms:
 dipotassium sulfite
 potassium sulfite (K2SO3)
 potassium sulphite
 sulfurous acid potassium salt (1:2)
 sulfurous acid, dipotassium salt
 sulfurous acid, potassium salt
 sulfurous acid, potassium salt (1:2)
 

Articles:

PubMed:Final report on the safety assessment of sodium sulfite, potassium sulfite, ammonium sulfite, sodium bisulfite, ammonium bisulfite, sodium metabisulfite and potassium metabisulfite.
PubMed:Textural and chemical characterizations of adsorbent prepared from palm shell by potassium hydroxide impregnation at different stages.
PubMed:Determination of dopexamine hydrochloride in human blood by high-performance liquid chromatography with electrochemical detection.
PubMed:Effect of pH on sulfite oxidation by Thiobacillus thiooxidans cells with sulfurous acid or sulfur dioxide as a possible substrate.
PubMed:Simultaneous determination of chromium(III) and chromium(VI) in aqueous solutions by ion chromatography and chemiluminescence detection.
PubMed:Bioproduction of rubratoxin in a glucose-mineral salts broth with nutritional supplements and metabolic inhibitors.
PubMed:Inhibition of Aflatoxin Synthesis by p-Aminobenzoic Acid, Potassium Sulfite, and Potassium Fluoride.
 
Notes:
Food additive listed in the EAFUS Food Additive Database (Jan. 2001)
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