Ammonium sulfite monohydrate Property

Density 

1.41 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Safety

Hazard Codes 

Xi

Risk Statements 

31-36/37/38

Safety Statements 

26-36

WGK Germany 

3

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Ammonium sulfite monohydrate Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Uses

Ammonium sulfite monohydrate is used in caramel coloring in the food industry. It is also used in cosmetics as a hair straightening agent and a hair waving agent. It acts as a reducing agent in photography. Further, it is used in the production of bricks in order to use in blast furnace linings. In addition to this, it used in gas scrubbers.

Precautions

Air sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, ammonia and acids.