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Sodium Thiosulfate BP
Abstract
Sodium Thiosulphate also known as sodium hyposulphite is an efflorescent crystalline substance that dissolves readily in water. It occurs in the anhydrous and pentahydrate forms.
Use/Application
It is used to dechlorinate tap water including lowering chlorine levels for use in aquariums, swimming pools, and spas and other chemical heating pads, in the tanning of leather, in pharmaceutical preparations as an anionic surfactant and as an antidote to cyanide poisoning. Also used as Processing Aids and Additive
Identity
Chemical Name: Sodium Thiosulphate
Synonyms: Sodium Hyposulphite
Mol. Formula: Na2S2O3.5H2O
Mol. Weight: 248.19 g/mol
CAS No.: 10102-17-7
General Specifications
| Test | Specification…BP |
| Description | It occurs as transparent, colorless crystals, efflorescent in dry air |
| Identification
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Test D |
1. It decolorizes iodinated potassium iodide solution R. 2. Specified test. A white precipitate is formed which rapidly becomes yellowish and then black. 3. Specified test. A precipitate of sulfur is formed, and gas is evolved which gives a blue color to starch iodate paper R. 4. It gives reaction of sodium |
| Solubility | Very soluble in water, practically insoluble in ethanol 96 per cent. It dissolves in its water of crystallization at about 49°C |
| Appearance of solution | A freshly prepared solution is clear and colorless. |
| pH | 6.0 to 8.4 for the freshly prepared solution |
| Sulfates and sulfites | Not more than 0.2% |
| Sulfides | Specified test. The solution does not become violet. |
| Heavy metals | Not more than 10 ppm |
| Assay | Not less than 99.0% and not more than 101.0% of Na2S2O3.5H2O |
Shelf life, Storage and Packing
It should be stored in a segregated area in a cool and ventilated place away from combustible materials. Keep in a tightly closed container, sealed until ready for use. It is packed in 25kg or 50kg HDPE bags or drums as required.
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