Overview
Sodium bisulfate (CAS 7681-38-1 ), also sold as sodium acid sulfate, is a dry acid used across industrial and food-grade applications to lower pH and adjust acidity. It serves as a reliable replacement for liquid mineral acids in solid handling processes.
Its solid form makes it a practical alternative to sulfuric acid where liquid acids present handling or logistics challenges. In food processing, it functions as an acidulant and pH regulator in meat products and potato-based foods.
It is also utilized in dry blends where precise acidity control is required. Water treatment operations use it to reduce alkalinity and adjust pH in pools, municipal systems, and industrial effluent streams for better safety.
Metal finishing and mining operations apply it to pickle metal surfaces and dissolve oxide layers. It is also used to condition process water ahead of downstream treatment to ensure optimal chemical reactions and efficiency.
In cleaning formulations, it provides the acidic backbone for descalers, toilet bowl cleaners, and hard surface products. These applications specifically target mineral scale and rust deposits in industrial and domestic settings.
Sodium bisulfate is supplied as a dry granule or powder, with granular form preferred for bulk handling. This form helps in reducing dust exposure during dosing and ensures more consistent application in large-scale systems.
Food-grade material is available to FCC specification, supporting direct food contact applications. Technical grade is the standard for industrial cleaning, water treatment, and metal processing end uses across the globe.
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Physical Properties
| Melting Point | 58 °C |
| Density | 2.1 |
| Appearance | off-white granules, crystals or powder |
| Color | White to light yellow |
| Form | Granules |
| Water Solubility | soluble in 2 parts H2O, 1 part boiling H2O; decomposes in alcohol to sodium sulfate and H2SO4 [MER06] |
Safety & Handling
Danger GHS05 GHS07 Hazard Statements H318 Causes serious eye damage H319 Causes serious eye irritation Precautionary Statements P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P317 Get emergency medical help. P264+P265 Wash … thoroughly after handling. P337+P317 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Get emergency medical help. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P305+P354+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 28331900 |
| Storage Class | 11 - Combustible Solids |
| WGK (Germany) | 1 |
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Chemical Properties
- CAS Number
- 7681-38-1
- EC Number
- 231-665-7
- Mol. Weight
- 120.06
- HS Code
- 28331900
- Category
- Inorganic Acids