Sulfur dioxide liberation compositions and methods of using same

摘要

Compositions capable of giving extended release of sulphur dioxide, for use as sterilizing compositions especially in the temporary disposal of soiled sanitary and surgical dressings, comprising a sulphur-dioxide-liberation compound, for example a metabisulphite or a dithionite, and a sulfur-dioxide-liberation moderator, especially a thiosulphate and/or a phosphate.