Chemical Formula: H 2 S 2 O 7
Properties
| Appearance | Clear to off white liquid |
|---|---|
| Sp Gravity at 30 0 C: | 1.9654 (Oleum 65%) |
| Boiling point: | 340 0 C |
Attacks many metals with liberation of hydrogen, which is inflammable and forms explosive mixture, Hygroscopic in nature, oxidizing agent.
Packaging
- ISO tanks / tanker load.
Specification
| Free SO 3 | 65.0% min |
|---|---|
| Iron (as Fe) | 0.05% max |
| Residue on ignition | 0.02% max |
| Sulphur dioxide (as SO 2 ) | 0.02% max |
| Chloride (as Cl) | 0.02% max |
Applications
- Sulphonating agent for organic and alizarin dyestuff.
- Dehydrating agent in nitration reactions. Used for manufacturing dyes & explosives. Used as Lab reagents.
Dangers and Precautions for Handling Product
- Toxic by ingestion
- Causes severe damage to eyes, skin & air passage
- Reaction with moist air produces mist, which has severe irritant effect on eyes, skin & air passage
- Store the material in stainless steel or HM HDPE containers. Avoid contact with moisture
- Fire risk in contact with organic substances.