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| Introduction | Calcium bisulmite is a bisulfite salt of Calcium with the chemical formula Ca(HSO3)2. Calcium bisulfite is used as a preservative when used as a food additive, and its E code is e227. |
| Application | calcium bisulfite (calcium bisulfite) is an inorganic compound that consists of calcium cations and bisulfite anions. It is possible to prepare sulfur dioxide and water by treating lime with excess lime. As a food additive it is used as a preservative in the following E number e227. Calcium bisulfite is a sulfate that behaves like an acid in aqueous solution. It is used in the sulfite process for the production of paper from wood chips. |
| Use | curing agent; Preservative. EEC(1990) regulations can be used for beer, jam, jelly. |
| production method | an aqueous solution obtained by introducing sulfur dioxide gas into a saturated solution of calcium hydroxide. |
| category | corrosive article |
| stimulation data | eyes-rabbits 250 mg/5 days mild |
| flammability hazard characteristics | thermal decomposition of toxic sulfur dioxide; Spontaneous combustion |
| storage and transportation characteristics | warehouse ventilation and low temperature drying |
| fire extinguishing agent | large amount of water |
