Sodium bisulfite (sodium hydrogen sulfite) is a chemical compound with the chemical formula NaHSO3. Sodium bisulfite is a food additive with E number E222. This salt of bisulfite can be prepared by bubbling sulfur dioxide in a solution of sodium carbonate in water. Sodium bisulfite in contact with chlorine bleach (aqueous solution of sodium hypochlorite) will generate heat and form sodium bisulfate and sodium chloride.
Appearance & Physical State
white powder
Density
1.48
Melting Point
150ºC
Refractive Index
1.43 - 1.47
Water Solubility
300 g/L
Stability
Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids.