Description
Sodium Metabisulfite Powder is a fully synthetic (S) inorganic compound commonly used in cosmetic and personal care formulations due to its multifunctional performance as a preservative, antioxidant, and reducing agent. It is not derived from natural sources and is produced through controlled chemical processes to ensure purity and consistency.
Within formulations, it plays a critical role in maintaining product stability by inhibiting oxidative degradation. This helps prevent discoloration, rancidity, and loss of efficacy in oxidation-sensitive ingredients, thereby extending product shelf life.
In hair care systems, Sodium Metabisulfite functions as a reducing agent, where it interacts with disulfide bonds in the hair structure. This chemical action enables the alteration of hair shape and texture, making it useful in processes such as hair relaxing and restructuring treatments.
Functional Roles and Benefits:
- Preservative & Stabilizer: Helps protect formulations from degradation and maintains product integrity over time
- Antioxidant: Prevents oxidation, minimizing discoloration and preserving active ingredients
- Reducing Agent (Hair Care): Chemically alters disulfide bonds in hair, enabling texture modification and restructuring processes
CAS NUM: 7681-57-4 / 7757-74-6
INCI Name: sodium metabisulfite
Classification: Synthetic (S)
Country of Origin: Germany
Packaging: Our powders are packed in water proof zip lock pouches avoid spillage.
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