Product Name: Sodium Pyrosulfite

Synonyms: Sodium pyrosulfite; Disodium disulphite; Disulfurous acid disodium salt; Pyrosulfurous acid disodium salt

Molecular Formula: Na2S2O5

Molecular Weight: 190.10

CAS No.: 7681-57-4

EINECS: 231-673-0

Description

Thiomersal is a mercury containing organic compound (an organic mercury). It has been widely used as a preservative for a variety of biological and pharmaceutical products, including many vaccines, to help prevent the potential threat of harmful microorganisms to life.

Benefits

1. Thiomersal is a family first aid product. It is also used as a preservative for cosmetics, including makeup remover, eye moisturizer and mascara.

2. Other places where thiomersal may exist include soap free cleaners; Nose, eye and ear drops; Eye ointment; Local medication; And disinfectant spray. It is also present in cleaning fluids for contact lenses.

3. Thiomersal is also widely used as a preservative in vaccines, antitoxins, tuberculin tests and desensitization solutions.