This standard specifies the technical requirements, test methods, inspection rules, marking, packaging, transportation and storage of the food additive sodium dithionite. This standard applies to the food additive sodium dithionite (also known as insurance powder) prepared by the reaction of zinc powder or sodium formate with sulfur dioxide. This product is mainly used in the food industry and also in the pharmaceutical industry. Molecular formula: Na|(2)S|(2)O|(4) Relative molecular mass: 174.11 (according to the 1991 international relative atomic mass)