SODIUM METABISULPHITE’s antibacterial nature makes it useful in the process of purifying water. This can be applied to the cleaning of water pipes and in desalinization equipment such as reverse osmosis membranes. Due to these antibacterial and antioxidation properties, SODIUM METABISULPHITE is frequently used to preserve dried foods, canned goods, corn syrup, and fruit concentrates. This allows the food to keep for much longer and prevents discoloration and mold.
SULPHAMIC ACID is a cleaning agent on its own, and can also be found as a compound in various cleaning products. It is best suited to use on metals and ceramics.
SULPHAMIC ACID is also used to remove rust and limescale for pH control, cleaning, and polishing stainless steel and other metals. It is safe to use as a cleaning agent in food processing plants such as breweries and dairy factories. SULPHAMIC ACID is safe to use in septic systems.
Sodium phosphate is used in adults 18 years of age or older to empty the colon (large intestine, bowel) before a colonoscopy (examination of the inside of the colon to check for colon cancer and other abnormalities) so that the doctor will have a clear view of the walls of the colon.