Product code RXSOL-60-6225-100Category Lab Chemical

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Overview

Lab Reagent

Product description

A 0.05% sodium sulfite solution is a dilute solution of sodium sulfite (Na₂SO₃) in water, where the concentration of sodium sulfite is 0.05% by weight or volume. This means that for every 100 units of solution, there are 0.05 units of sodium sulfite. This solution is commonly used as a lab reagent and in various industrial applications. 

Applications

Properties and Uses of Sodium sulfite:
Reducing Agent:
Sodium sulfite is a reducing agent, meaning it can donate electrons and prevent oxidation of other substances. 
Antioxidant:
Due to its reducing properties, it acts as an antioxidant, preventing spoilage and browning in foods. 
Preservative:
It's used as a preservative in various products like dried fruits and photographic developing solutions. 
Water Treatment:
It's used in water treatment to remove dissolved oxygen and prevent corrosion in boilers and other systems. 

Dosage

Sodium sulfite Other Applications:
It's used in the textile, leather, and chemical industries, as well as in ore flotation and oil recovery. 
Hair Care:
In hair care products, it can be used to modify hair structure and help maintain curls and waves. 
Preparation:
To prepare a 0.05% sodium sulfite solution, dissolve 0.05 grams of sodium sulfite in 100 ml of distilled water. 

Also known as

Sodium Sulfite Standard Solution

Notes

Safety:

While generally considered safe at low concentrations, it's important to handle sodium sulfite with care. It can cause skin and eye irritation in higher concentrations. Ingestion can cause gastrointestinal distress. Always consult safety data sheets (SDS) for specific handling instructions and precautions. 

Where we supply

Oman. Stocked at our warehouse in Barka, South Al Batinah, and supplied to Muscat, Ruwi, Mutrah, Seeb, Rusayl, Barka, Sohar, Shinas, Saham, Buraimi, Nizwa, Ibri, Sur, Salalah, Duqm, Khasab and every other governorate.

Ports and free zones. Port Sultan Qaboos (Mutrah), Mina Al Fahal, Sohar Port and Freezone, Port of Salalah and Salalah Free Zone, Port of Duqm and the Duqm Special Economic Zone, Port of Sur, Khasab Port and Al Mazunah Free Zone.

Industrial areas. Rusayl, Sohar, Barka (Sanaya), Raysut (Salalah), Nizwa, Sur, Buraimi and Duqm industrial estates, Knowledge Oasis Muscat, and oil and gas sites across Oman.

Beyond Oman. We have branches in the UAE (including Fujairah) and in India (Kandla, Kolkata, Visakhapatnam, Chennai and Mumbai), and we also supply to South Africa.

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