Sodium sulfite

سلفيت الصوديوم (كبريتيت الصوديوم)

KindExcipient
ClassAntioxidants, chelators & preservatives — sulfite antioxidant
SynonymsNa2SO3, anhydrous sodium sulfite, sodium sulfite heptahydrate, E221
Common uses / formsWater-soluble antioxidant in parenteral and oral solutions; anhydrous and heptahydrate grades; typical 0.01-0.2%
PropertiesWhite crystalline powder, water-soluble; anhydrous form preferred for stability, heptahydrate loses water and oxidizes readily; less effective than metabisulfite at low pH
CompendiaUSP, EP, BP
Sourcing originsChina, EU, India
Dominant inbound routeHormuz
Indicative price band$ (< $10 / kg)
Indicative lead timeshort (30–50 days)
NotesSulfite-sensitivity labeling; specify anhydrous vs heptahydrate on assay basis; oxidizes to sulfate on storage, keep sealed
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 sulfite — sourcing profile (Excipient) — AUPAM Data Bank, retrieved 2026-08-31, https://aupameo.org/datasets/databank/e-sodium-sulfite.html