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BISULFITE SOUDE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-05-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Food Additives
  • Medication
  • Pulp Preparation (papermaking)
Universal entry(ies)
NaHSO3
formula, see observation
7631-90-5
CAS number
DEF

Powder or crystals with a disagreeable odor, used as an antiseptic and bleaching agent for various food products (including wine and beer). Also used in photography, the paper industry, pharmacy, etc.

OBS

The sodium bisulfite is also a reducing agent which has a mild brightening effect on pulp.

OBS

Chemical formula: NaHSO3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Médicaments
  • Préparation de la pâte à papier
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
NaHSO3
formula, see observation
7631-90-5
CAS number
DEF

Poudre ou cristaux d'odeur repoussante employés comme antiseptique et agent de blanchiment pour diverses denrées alimentaires (dont le vin et la bière). On s'en sert aussi en photographie, papeterie, pharmacie, etc.

OBS

Le sulfite acide de sodium est utilisé entre autres comme antiseptique dans les fermentations, comme agent de blanchiment, en teinture, comme agent réducteur dans le domaine de la fabrication de la pâte à papier.

OBS

Formule chimique : NaHSO3

Key term(s)
  • bisulfite de soude
  • disulfite de sodium

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Medicamentos
  • Preparación de la pasta (fabricación de papel)
Entrada(s) universal(es)
NaHSO3
formula, see observation
7631-90-5
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: NaHSO3

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