potassium sulfite
sulfurous acid potassium salt (1:2)
Identification
| Name | potassium sulfite |
| CAS Number | 10117-38-1 |
| EINECS | 233-321-1 |
| FDA UNII | 015KZC652E |
| Molecular Formula | K2 O3 S |
| Molecular Weight | 158.25920000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00011387 |
| Nikkaji Number | J43.951G |
Regulatory
| 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 |
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) |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | preservatives |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | odorless |
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| 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. |
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