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Sulfurous acid

Sulfurous acid structure

Sulfurous acid 

structure
  • CAS No:

    7782-99-2

  • Formula:

    H2O3S

  • Chemical Name:

    Sulfurous acid

  • Synonyms:

    Sulfurous acid;Sulfur dioxide solution;Sulfurous acid (H2SO3);21093-41-4;63921-72-2;65003-85-2;66085-60-7;68720-49-0;70074-94-1;75481-08-2;80879-60-3;104927-19-7;110883-84-6;111910-53-3;125289-32-9;152463-65-5;1087413-38-4

  • Categories:

    Inorganic Chemistry  >  Inorganic Acid

Description

colourless liquid SULFUROUS ACID, colorless liquid, prepared by dissolving SO2 in H2O. Reagent grade H2SO3 contains approximately 6% SO2 in solution


Sulfurous acid appears as a colorless liquid with a pungent burning sulfur odor. Corrosive to metals and tissue.|Liquid|Solid


Sulfurous acid appears as a colorless liquid with a pungent burning sulfur odor. Corrosive to metals and tissue.|Sulfurous acid is a sulfur oxoacid. It is a conjugate acid of a hydrogensulfite. It is a tautomer of a sulfonic acid.

Sulfurous acid Basic Attributes

82.08

82.08

231-973-1

J1P7893F4J

1833

DTXSID7042435

28111990

Characteristics

76.74000

0.54680

Colorless Liquid

1.020 g/cm3 @ Temp: 25 °C

1.788

Miscible with water.

2.3 (vs air)

Oral-Human TDL0: 0.5 mg/kg

In case of H, the porogen is combustible; in case of cyanide, it emits toxic hydrogen cyanide gas; when heated, it decomposes toxic sulfur oxide gas

Soluble in water with release of heat.

Acids, Strong Non-oxidizing

Colorless, corrosive, moderately toxic liquid. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of oxides of sulfur [Lewis, 3rd ed., 1993, p. 1196].

Safety Information

II

8

UN 1833 8/PG 2

1

20-34-36/38

26-36/37/39-45

WT2775000

C,Xn

The warehouse is ventilated and dried at low temperature; stored separately from oxidants, cyanides, H pore-forming agents and alkalis.

Stable. Incompatible with strong bases.

P260, P261, P264, P271, P280, P301+P330+P331, P303+P361+P353, P304+P312, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P310, P312, P321, P363, P405, P501

H314

Excerpt from ERG Guide 154 [Substances - Toxic and/or Corrosive (Non-Combustible)]: Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce corrosive and/or toxic fumes. Some are oxidizers and may ignite combustibles (wood, paper, oil, clothing, etc.). Contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas. Containers may explode when heated. For electric vehicles or equipment, ERG Guide 147 (lithium ion batteries) or ERG Guide 138 (sodium batteries) should also be consulted. (ERG, 2016)

|Danger|H314 (95.45%): Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]|P260, P261, P264, P271, P280, P301+P330+P331, P303+P361+P353, P304+P312, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P310, P312, P321, P363, P405, and P501|Aggregated GHS information provided by 111 companies from 7 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.

Excerpt from ERG Guide 154 [Substances - Toxic and/or Corrosive (Non-Combustible)]: SMALL FIRE: Dry chemical, CO2 or water spray. LARGE FIRE: Dry chemical, CO2, alcohol-resistant foam or water spray. Move containers from fire area if you can do it without risk. Dike fire-control water for later disposal; do not scatter the material. FIRE INVOLVING TANKS OR CAR/TRAILER LOADS: Fight fire from maximum distance or use unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles. Do not get water inside containers. Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety devices or discoloration of tank. ALWAYS stay away from tanks engulfed in fire. (ERG, 2016)

Excerpt from ERG Guide 154 [Substances - Toxic and/or Corrosive (Non-Combustible)]: As an immediate precautionary measure, isolate spill or leak area in all directions for at least 50 meters (150 feet) for liquids and at least 25 meters (75 feet) for solids. SPILL: Increase, in the downwind direction, as necessary, the isolation distance shown above. FIRE: If tank, rail car or tank truck is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions. (ERG, 2016)

Excerpt from ERG Guide 154 [Substances - Toxic and/or Corrosive (Non-Combustible)]: ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames in immediate area). Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas. Absorb or cover with dry earth, sand or other non-combustible material and transfer to containers. DO NOT GET WATER INSIDE CONTAINERS. (ERG, 2016)

Excerpt from ERG Guide 154 [Substances - Toxic and/or Corrosive (Non-Combustible)]: Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Wear chemical protective clothing that is specifically recommended by the manufacturer. It may provide little or no thermal protection. Structural firefighters' protective clothing provides limited protection in fire situations ONLY; it is not effective in spill situations where direct contact with the substance is possible. (ERG, 2016)

Toxicity

highly

Drug Information

Excerpt from ERG Guide 154 [Substances - Toxic and/or Corrosive (Non-Combustible)]: TOXIC; inhalation, ingestion or skin contact with material may cause severe injury or death. Contact with molten substance may cause severe burns to skin and eyes. Avoid any skin contact. Effects of contact or inhalation may be delayed. Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may be corrosive and/or toxic and cause pollution. (ERG, 2016)|Corrosives

Excerpt from ERG Guide 154 [Substances - Toxic and/or Corrosive (Non-Combustible)]: Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved and take precautions to protect themselves. Move victim to fresh air. Call 911 or emergency medical service. Give artificial respiration if victim is not breathing. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; give artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult. Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes. In case of contact with substance, immediately flush skin or eyes with running water for at least 20 minutes. For minor skin contact, avoid spreading material on unaffected skin. Keep victim calm and warm. Effects of exposure (inhalation, ingestion or skin contact) to substance may be delayed. (ERG, 2016)

Sulfurous acid Use and Manufacturing

Uses

Dental bleach. Reducing agent, organic synthesis. Used as analytical reagent, preservative, bleaching agent and reducing agent


Intermediates


Paper products

Production

100,000,000 - 250,000,000 lb

Paper manufacturing|Sulfurous acid: ACTIVE

Health Hazards -> Corrosives

Computed Properties

Molecular Weight:82.08
XLogP3:-0.5
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count:2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count:4
Exact Mass:81.97246510
Monoisotopic Mass:81.97246510
Topological Polar Surface Area:76.7
Heavy Atom Count:4
Complexity:26.3
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count:1
Compound Is Canonicalized:Yes

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  • Data: 2026-07-15
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