The product is crystalline power. It will melt at 50 °C which is soluble in water. It is stable at normal pressure and temperature. It is amphoteric which can react with acids and bases.

It is used in cooking vegetables, to make them softer. It can be used as a wash to remove any acidic impurities from a "crude" liquid, producing a purer sample.

25kg/bag; stored at cool, dry, well-ventilated place. In addition, it should be protected from strong oxides and acids.