Sodium metabisulfite

ميتابيسلفيت الصوديوم

KindExcipient
ClassAntioxidants, chelators & preservatives — sulfite antioxidant
Synonymssodium pyrosulfite, disodium disulfite, Na2S2O5, E223
Common uses / formsWater-soluble antioxidant for injectables, oral liquids, topicals; typical 0.01-1%; also SO2 source
PropertiesWhite crystals/powder, freely water-soluble, releases SO2; used to protect oxidation-prone actives (e.g. adrenaline, phenolics); incompatible with some drugs it can degrade
CompendiaUSP, EP, BP
Sourcing originsChina, EU, India
Dominant inbound routeHormuz
Indicative price band$ (< $10 / kg)
Indicative lead timeshort (30–50 days)
NotesSulfite-sensitivity labeling required; assay by available SO2; store airtight, oxidizes to sulfate on exposure to air/moisture
Indicative planning bands for reference/education — not supplier quotes. Sourcing routes reflect the dominant inbound lane to the Arab region.

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Cite as: AUPAM Experts' Office, Sodium metabisulfite — sourcing profile (Excipient) — AUPAM Data Bank, retrieved 2026-08-31, https://aupameo.org/datasets/databank/e-sodium-metabisulfite.html