Product name : sodium nitrite food grade
Cas no: 7632-00-0
Einecs no.: 231-555-9
Molecular formula: nano2
Molecular weight: 68.995
Melting point: 271°c
Appearance: white or slight yellow crystal
Relative density (water=1): 2.168g/cm3
Product name : sodium nitrite food grade
Cas no: 7632-00-0
Einecs no.: 231-555-9
Molecular formula: nano2
Molecular weight: 68.995
Melting point: 271°c
Appearance: white or slight yellow crystal
Relative density (water=1): 2.168g/cm3
Soluble in water, the solution is alkaline, micro-dissolve in alcohol and ethyl ether.
Standard | |
Color & Appearance | White or light yellow orthorhombic crystal |
Sodium nitrite content(Purity),% | ≥99.0 |
Dry decrement,% | ≤0.25 |
Water insoluble content(Purity),% | ≤0.05 |
Arsenic content/(mg/kg) | ≤2.0 |
Heavy Metals Content/(mg/kg) | ≤20 |
Lead content/(mg/kg) | ≤10.0 |
Packed in 25kg plastic woven bag, 500kg/1000kg/1100kg jumbo bag or as per the buyer's requirement.
This substance is mainly used in the meat processing industry. It maintains the meat color as bright red by forming nitroso myoglobin. It also has anti-corrosion, inhibition of Clostridium botulinum and antioxidant functions.
As a food additive, it is used in meat processing as a color developer, preservative, flavor enhancer, pickling agent. It is also used for disinfection of medical devices and as a preservative for medicines. Be cautious as it is toxic in excessive amounts.
Storage should be carried out in a cool and dry place, and it should be kept away from strong reducing agents or flammable substances. When purchasing, legal documents such as the "Purchase Certificate for Highly Toxic Chemicals" must be provided.
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