Product Name: | Potassium metabisulfite |
CAS Registry Number: | 16731-55-8 |
EINECS: | 240-795-3 |
Synonyms: | Dipotassium pyrosulfite;Potassium metabisulfite; Potassium pyrosulfite; Dipotassium disulfite; Dipotassium disulphite; 16731-55-8;Potassium disulfite; |
Molecular Structure: | |
Molecular Formula: | K2O5S2 |
Molecular Weight: | 222.3236 |
Melting Point: | 190°C |
Flash Point: | |
Risk Codes: | 31-36/37/38 |
Safety Statements: | Experimental reproductive effects. A very irritating material. Questionable carcinogen with experimental tumorigenic data. Mutation data reported. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of SOx and K2SO3. See also SULFITES. |
Hazard Symbols: | Xi: Irritant; |