Sodium Thiosulfate Pentahydrate – Food Grade

Description

Our Sodium Thiosulfate Pentahydrate is a high-quality food-grade chemical compound known for its versatility and effectiveness across various applications. These white, crystalline granules dissolve easily in water, making them ideal for food processing, water treatment, and laboratory use. Certified to meet FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) standards, our Sodium Thiosulfate is safe and reliable for diverse industries.

Applications of Sodium Thiosulfate Pentahydrate (Food Grade):

Food and Beverage Industry

• Preservative:
  • Extends the shelf life of food products by preventing oxidation.
• Stabilizer:
  • Maintains the quality of food and beverage formulations.
• pH Regulator:
  • Helps balance acidity in certain food applications.

Water Treatment

• Dechlorination:
  • Removes chlorine and chloramines from drinking water, ensuring safety.
  • Frequently used in aquarium water treatment to create a safe environment for aquatic life.
• Heavy Metal Neutralization:
  • Reacts with heavy metals like lead or mercury in water, reducing toxicity.

Medical Applications

• Antidote:
  • Used as an antidote for cyanide poisoning in medical emergencies.
• Skin Treatments:
  • Applied in dermatology for treating conditions like tinea versicolor (a fungal skin infection).

Industrial Applications

• Photography:
  • Acts as a fixer in traditional photographic film processing, dissolving unexposed silver halides.
• Textile Industry:
  • Used in fabric bleaching and dyeing processes to neutralize excess chlorine.
• Mining:
  • Applied in gold and silver extraction as a lixiviant.

Laboratories and Research

• Chemical Reactions:
  • Used as a reducing agent in analytical and chemical processes.
• Titrations:
  • Commonly employed in iodometric titrations to quantify oxidizing agents.

Cosmetics and Personal Care

• Stabilizer:
  • Prevents oxidation and discoloration in cosmetic formulations.
• pH Buffer:
  • Helps maintain stability in skincare and haircare products.

Environmental Applications

• Aquatic Life Protection:
  • Neutralizes harmful chlorine and heavy metals in natural water bodies or aquariums.
• Industrial Effluent Treatment:
  • Detoxifies wastewater by removing residual chlorine and heavy metals.

Agriculture

• Soil Treatment:
  • Neutralizes chlorine in irrigation water to protect crops.
• Animal Care:
  • Occasionally used in aquaculture for water quality management.

Miscellaneous Applications

• Odor Control:
  • Neutralizes sulfur odors in various industrial settings.
• Fireworks and Explosives:
  • Used as a component in certain pyrotechnic and explosive formulations.

Safety and Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of reach of children. Follow proper safety procedures during handling.