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SULPHUR DIOXIDE

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Sulfur Dioxide is a highly irritating, nonflammable colourless, toxic gas.

0.064063 Kg
Molecolar
Weight
2.263
Relative Density
@101.325 kPa
@25C (Air=1)

EXPOSURE LIMITS

TWAEV
Time-Weighted Average Exposure Values
2 PPM
5.2 MG/M3
STEV
Short-Term Exposure Values
5 PPM
10 MG/M3

COMMON USES

Preservative

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General Bleaching Agent of Oils and Foods

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Pulp and Paper Industry

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Refrigerant in Ice Industry

BLOOD SATURATION % CARBOXYHEMOGLOBIN

Due to it's highly irritating characteristics, SO2 at levels as low as

will affect the eyes, throat, lungs and cause severe coughing.

8-12 ppm

In studies, Sulfur Dioxide is shown to inhibit cell growth. At high concentrations, SO2 can be very dangerous with just

a couple minutes of exposure

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