PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Sulfur Dioxide is a highly irritating, nonflammable colourless, toxic gas.
0.064063 Kg
Molecolar
Weight
Relative Density
@101.325 kPa
@25C (Air=1)
2.263
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
General Bleaching Agent of Oils and Foods
Pulp and Paper Industry
Refrigerant in Ice Industry
SULPHUR DIOXIDE
BLOOD SATURATION % CARBOXYHEMOGLOBIN
will affect the eyes, throat, lungs and cause severe coughing.
8-12 ppm
Due to it's highly irritating characteristics, SO2 at levels as low as
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