Sodium formaldehyde sulfoxylate is generally used as an industrial bleaching agent for textiles, molasses, and soaps. It also has a niche use as a water conditioner, reducing the amount of chlorine, and in pharmaceuticals as an antioxidant.
Rongalite is a chemical compound with the molecular formula Na+HOCH2SO2−. It is listed in the European Cosmetics Directive as sodium oxymethylene sulfoxylate (INCI). It is water-soluble and generally sold as the dihydrate. The compound and its derivatives are widely used in the dye industry.
Sodium formaldehyde sulfoxylate is generally used as an industrial bleaching agent for textiles, molasses, and soaps. It also has a niche use as a water conditioner, reducing the amount of chlorine, and in pharmaceuticals as an antioxidant.
