CHEMICAL FORMULA :
- H2S2O7
PROPERTIES
- Appearance :
- Clear to off white liquid
- Sp. Gravity at 30 oC :
- 1.9056 (Oleum 23 %)
- 1.9654 (Oleum 65 %)
- Boiling point :
- 340 oC
Attack many metals with liberation of hydrogen, which is inflammable and forms explosive mixture, Hygroscopic in nature, Oxidizing agent.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Free SO3
- 23.0% min. / 65.0 % min.
- Iron (as Fe) :
- 0.05 % max
- Residue on ignition
- 0.20 % max
- Sulphur Dioxide
- 0.02 % max
- Chloride (as Cl)
- 0.002 % 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 MS tank. Avoid contact with moisture.
- Fire risk in contact with organic substance
PACKING :
- Tanker Load.