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Chelating Agents

Sodium ferrocyanide

CAS: 13601-19-9

Overview

Sodium ferrocyanide (CAS 13601-19-9 ), also known commercially as E535 and tetrasodium hexacyanoferrate, is an inorganic iron-cyanide salt used across food processing and industrial water treatment.

It functions primarily as an anti-caking agent, chelating agent, and corrosion inhibitor depending on the end-use sector. In food and salt processing, it is approved to prevent clumping in table salt.

This additive is used in mineral salts at regulated dosage levels to ensure flowability. Water treatment operations use it to sequester heavy metals and control corrosion in distribution systems and cooling circuits.

In mining and metallurgy, it supports metal separation and precipitation processes where controlled iron-cyanide chemistry is required. Textile and leather processing operations also employ it as a stabilizer.

It acts as a reducing agent in dyebath formulations and tanning auxiliaries. Sodium ferrocyanide is supplied as a yellow crystalline powder or granules, with decahydrate being the standard commercial form.

Food-grade material is available to E535 specifications and FCC standards. Technical-grade product serves industrial applications in water treatment and mining where high purity is still essential.

Purity levels and moisture content are key specification parameters buyers should confirm with suppliers. This ensures the material meets the specific requirements of the intended industrial or food application.

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Physical Properties

Melting Point82°C -10H₂O
Density1.46 g/cm³
Appearancesolid
Coloryellow monoclinic crystals, crystalline
Formyellow monoclinic crystals
Water Solubilitysoluble
Log P-0.250 (est)

Safety & Handling

Warning GHS07 Hazard Statements H302 Harmful if swallowed H312 Harmful in contact with skin H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects H302+H312 Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin Precautionary Statements P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P317 Get emergency medical help. P321 Specific treatment (see … on this label). P330 Rinse mouth. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations. P301+P317 Get emergency medical help. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

Trade & Regulatory

UN Number1588
Storage Class13 - Non Combustible Solids
WGK (Germany)2

Other Names

tetrasodium hexacyanoferrate | sodium hexacyanoferrate(II) | Natriumhexazyanoferrat(II) | Na4[Fe(CN)6] | sodium hexacyanoferrate(4-) | Sodium prussiate yellow | Tetrasodium ferrocyanide | Sodium hexacyanoferate(II) | E535

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Chemical Properties

CAS Number
13601-19-9
EC Number
237-081-9
Mol. Weight
303.91

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