Ammonium sulfite monohydrate Chemical Properties

Density 

1.41 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

Xi

Risk Statements 

31-36/37/38

Safety Statements 

26-36

WGK Germany 

3

MSDS

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Ammonium sulfite monohydrate Usage And Synthesis

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.

Ammonium sulfite monohydrate()Related Product Information

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