Sodium Chlorite (for ClO₂) CAS#7681-38-1
High Water Solubility – Dissolves completely in water, ensuring efficient and rapid ion release.
Hygroscopic Properties – Naturally attracts moisture, enhancing its effectiveness in various formulations.
Environmentally Friendly – As a mineral acid, it is not expected to pollute groundwater or soil or bioaccumulate.
Reliable Ion Dissociation – Fully dissociates into Na⁺, H⁺, and SO₄²⁻, providing predictable chemical behavior in applications.
Sodium bisulfate is a white crystalline solid that dissolves in water and is corrosive to both metals and tissues. It is hygroscopic, meaning it readily absorbs moisture. In aqueous solution, sodium bisulfate fully dissociates into sodium (Na⁺), hydrogen (H⁺), and sulfate (SO₄²⁻) ions. As a mineral acid, it is not considered likely to contaminate groundwater or soil, nor to accumulate within the food chain (EPA 1993).
Sodium bisulfate Chemical Properties
Melting point | 315 °C |
Density | 2.1 |
Form | Granules |
Color | White to light yellow |
Water Solubility | soluble in 2 parts H2O, 1 part boiling H2O; decomposes in alcohol to sodium sulfate and H2SO4 [MER06] |
Sensitive | Hygroscopic |
Merck | 13,8658 |
Stability | Stable. Incompatible with strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, sodium carbonate, sodium hypochlorite. May decompose upon exposure to moist air or water. |
InChI | InChI=1S/Na.H2O4S.H/c;1-5(2,3)4;/h;(H2,1,2,3,4); |
InChIKey | TTXJTWGBBUPRBF-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
SMILES | S(O)(O)(=O)=O.[NaH] |
CAS DataBase Reference | 7681-38-1(CAS DataBase Reference) |
EPA Substance Registry System | Sodium bisulfate (7681-38-1) |
Safety Information
Hazard Codes | Xi |
Risk Statements | 41 |
Safety Statements | 24-26 |
RIDADR | 3260 |
WGK Germany | 1 |
RTECS | VZ1860000 |
F | 3 |
TSCA | Yes |
HazardClass | 8 |
PackingGroup | II |
HS Code | 28331900 |
Product Usage
Sodium chlorite (for ClO₂), as a powerful oxidizing agent and a precursor for producing chlorine dioxide, can be applied in water treatment to disinfect and sterilize drinking water, industrial circulating water, and wastewater. It effectively eliminates bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms in water, while also helping to remove odors and coloration and lower the levels of harmful residues.
