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Sulfurous acid, ACS, 6.0% SO{2} min, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Sulfurous acid is used as a reducing agent, bleaching agent and disinfectant. It is utilized for bleaching of moistened wool, straw for hats, and other materials injured by chlorine. It finds application as a disinfectant as well as used externally for its parasiticidal effect in various skin diseases. Its derivative viz. sulfites are included in antiseptics, antifermentatives, and antizymotics.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications
Specifications
Appearance | Colourless liquid |
Color | Colorless |
Density | 1.03 g/cm3 at 20°C |
Odor | Pungent |
Sensitivity | Air Sensitive |
Quantity | 500 mL |
Physical Form | Liquid |
Solubility Information | Miscible with water. |
Formula Weight | 82.08 |
Grade | ACS |
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Safety and Handling


- Sulphurous acid
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H332-Harmful if inhaled.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Sulfurous acid
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