| Identification | |
| Name: | sulfur dioxide |
| Synonyms: | sulfur dioxide cyl. with 5 L (net ~6 kg); sulfur dioxide pressure tin with 100 ml (net ~128 G); sulphur dioxide |
| CAS: | 7446-09-5 |
| EINECS: | 231-195-2 |
| Molecular Formula: | SO2 |
| Molecular Weight: | 64.06 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/O2S/c1-3-2 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | UN 1079 |
| Stability: | Stable. Non-corrosive when dry to common materials except zinc; corrosive when wet. Incompatible with strong reducing or oxidizing agents, moisture, zinc and its alloys. |
| Refractive index: | 1.3047 (20 C) |
| Solubility: | 8.5 g/100 mL (20 C) |
| Appearance: | white to yellow solid |
| Report: |
For?Sulfur dioxide's consensus:?EPA Extremely Hazardous Substances List. Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory. EPA Genetic Toxicology Program. |
| Packinggroup: | O52 |
| Storage Temperature: | Protect against physical damage, store outdoors or in a well ventilated area of noncombustible construction. |
| Color: | Colorless gas or liquid Colorless gas ... [Note: A liquid below 14 degrees F. Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas]. |
| Usage: | Preserving fruits, disinfectant in breweries & food factories. |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
T:Toxic
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