Description
Potassium pyrosulfite; Dipotassium disulfite
| CAS | 16731-55-8 |
| Molecular Formula | K2S2O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 222.31 |
| Shelf Life | 60 Months |
| Physical Properties | |||
| Physical State at 20 °C | Solid | Colour | White crystalline |
| Odour | Odorless | pH Value | 3-4.5 at 22.2 g/l at 25 °C |
| Melting Point/ Freezing Point [°C] | 150°C | Decomposition Point [°C] | 150°C |
| Vapour Density | 2.3 | Density [g/cm3] | 2.34 |
| Solubility in Water [% weight] | 22.2 g/l at 20 °C | ||
| Specifications | |||
| Appearance | White crystalline powder | Assay (Iodometric) | 95 – 99.9% |
| Iodometric,So2 | 54.8 – 57.6% | Appearance of Solution | Passes test |
| pH (5% Solution in Water) | 3 – 4.5 | Chloride (Cl) | Max 0.05% |
| Heavy Metal (As Pb) | Max 0.001% | Thiosulphate | Passes test |
| Copper (Cu) | Max 0.0025% | Zinc (Zn) | Max 0.0025% |
| Iron (Fe) | Max 0.002% | Selenium (Se) | Max 0.0005% |
| Arsenic (As) | Max 0.0002% | Mercury (Hg) | Max 0.0001% |
| Dangerous Goods Information | |||
| UN Number | – | DG Class | – |
| Safety Information & Hazard Symbols | |
| Symbol | GHS07 |
| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statement | H315-H319-H335 |
| Precaution Statement | P261-P305 + P351 + P338 |















