Dithionites and sulphoxylates; other than sodium

HS code 283190 covers a group of chemical compounds known as dithionites and sulphoxylates, excluding those containing sodium. These compounds play a crucial role in various industrial processes, particularly in the textile, paper, and chemical manufacturing sectors. As reducing agents, they are used for bleaching, deodorizing, and other applications that require the removal or reduction of oxygen or other oxidizing agents.

The production of dithionites and sulphoxylates, other than sodium, typically involves the reduction of sulfur-containing compounds using reducing agents such as hydrogen or carbon monoxide. The specific production techniques may vary depending on the desired end product, but often include steps such as chemical reactions, distillation, and purification to obtain the final compounds.

The main inputs required for the production of dithionites and sulphoxylates, other than sodium, include sulfur-containing raw materials, reducing agents, and various chemical reagents. Depending on the specific application, the industry may also require specialized equipment, such as reactors, distillation columns, and purification systems.

The primary outputs of HS code 283190 are the dithionites and sulphoxylates themselves, which are then consumed by various downstream industries. These compounds may be used as reducing agents, bleaching agents, or in other applications that require the removal or reduction of oxygen or other oxidizing agents. Some of the industries that may consume the outputs of this code include 54 Textiles, 48 Paper and paperboard, and 20 Preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants.