Zinc hydrosulfite
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Description
A solid, white amorphous material that is strongly oxidizing. Zinc hydrosulfite is used to brighten or bleach kraft and other paper pulps as well as for bleaching textiles.
Synonyms and Related Terms
zinc dithionite
Risks
- ThermoFisher: SDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
Soluble in water.
| Composition | ZnS2O4 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 7779-86-4 |
Resources and Citations
- The Dictionary of Paper, American Paper Institute, New York, Fourth Edition, 1980