Sodium Thiosulfate 5H2O

Sodium Thiosulfate 5H20

Sodium thiosulfate pentahydrate, also known as hypo. It is readily soluble in water and possesses unique properties.

Chemical Formula: Na2S2O3 . 5H2O

CAS Number: 10102-17-7

Grade: ACS, USP

Appearance: White, odorless crystals or powder

Uses:

• Fixer: Historically used as a fixer in traditional photography to remove unexposed silver halide from photographic film.

• Antifungal: It is used in topical formulations to treat some fungal skin infections.

Industries and Common Applications:

• Water Treatment: Primarily used to remove residual chlorine from treated water.

• Textile Industry: This substance is used in textile dyeing processes.

• Food Industry: It is utilized in minimal amounts as a food additive with specific functions.

• Laboratory research: Applied in various research areas due to its reducing properties and specific reactions.