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Sulfurous acid, ACS, 6.0% SO{2} min
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
| Hazard Category | H319-H335 |
| Precautionary Statement | P261-P264b-P271-P280i-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P501c |
| DOTInformation | DOT Class: 8, Packaging Group: II |
| EINECSNumber | 231-973-1 |
| RTECSNumber | WT2775000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures; Store under Argon |
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