Sulphur trioxide SDS
SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
Product identifier
- Product name: Sulphur trioxide
- CAS: 7446-11-9
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Relevant identified uses: For R&D use only. Not for medicinal, household or other use.
- Uses advised against: none
Company Identification
- Company:Chemicalbook.in
- Address:5 vasavi Layout Basaveswara Nilayam Pragathi Nagar Hyderabad, India -500090
- Telephone:+91 9550333722
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
Skin corrosion, Sub-category 1A
Specific target organ toxicity – single exposure, Category 3
GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
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Pictogram(s)
- Signal word Danger
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H335 May cause respiratory irritation
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264 Wash ... thoroughly after handling.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/...
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P316 Get emergency medical help immediately.
P321 Specific treatment (see ... on this label).
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P319 Get medical help if you feel unwell.
P405 Store locked up.
P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
no data available
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
Substance
- Chemical name: Sulphur trioxide
- Common names and synonyms: Sulphur trioxide
- CAS number: 7446-11-9
- EC number: 231-197-3
- Concentration: 100%
SECTION 4: First aid measures
Description of necessary first-aid measures
Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Refer for medical attention.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention .
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Refer for medical attention . Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Give one or two glasses of water to drink.
Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed
no data available
Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary
no data available
SECTION 5: Firefighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media
Use dry chemical, carbon dioxide or alcohol-resistant foam.
Specific hazards arising from the chemical
Not combustible. Heating will cause rise in pressure with risk of bursting. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. Risk of fire and explosion on contact with bases, combustible substances, reducing agents or water.
Special protective actions for fire-fighters
NO hydrous agents. NO water. In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water. NO direct contact with water.
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Ventilation. NEVER direct water jet on liquid. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Do NOT absorb in saw-dust or other combustible absorbents. Absorb remaining liquid in dry sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.
Environmental precautions
Prevent further spillage or leakage if it is safe to do so. Do not let the chemical enter drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Collect and arrange disposal. Keep the chemical in suitable and closed containers for disposal. Remove all sources of ignition. Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment. Adhered or collected material should be promptly disposed of, in accordance with appropriate laws and regulations.
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
Precautions for safe handling
NO contact with bases, combustible substances, reducing agents or water. Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Store only if stabilized. Separated from food and feedstuffs and incompatible materials. See Chemical Dangers. Dry. Store between 17°C and 25°C.
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
Control parameters
| Component | Sulphur trioxide | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAS No. | 7446-11-9 | |||
| Limit value - Eight hours | Limit value - Short term | |||
| ppm | mg/m3 | ppm | mg/m3 | |
| Finland | 5 | 7 | 10 (1) | 14 (1) |
| Latvia | ? | 1 | ? | ? |
| Remarks | ||||
| Finland | (1) 15 minutes average value | |||
| Latvia | Sulphur trioxide | |||
no data available
Appropriate engineering controls
Ensure adequate ventilation. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Set up emergency exits and the risk-elimination area.
Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment (PPE)
Wear face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
Protective gloves. Protective clothing.
Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.
no data available
SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties and safety characteristics
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Physical state:
Needles or polymer
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Colour:
no data available
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Odour:
no data available
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Melting point/freezing point:
16.8°C
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Boiling point or initial boiling point and boiling range:
44.7°C(lit.)
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Flammability:
no data available
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Lower and upper explosion limit/flammability limit:
no data available
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Flash point:
no data available
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Auto-ignition temperature:
no data available
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Decomposition temperature:
no data available
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pH:
no data available
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Kinematic viscosity:
no data available
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Solubility:
In water: reacts violently
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Partition coefficient n-octanol/water:
no data available
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Vapour pressure:
280 mm Hg ( 25 °C)
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Density and/or relative density:
1.97g/mLat 25°C(lit.)
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Relative vapour density:
2.8 (vs air)
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Particle characteristics:
no data available
SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
Reactivity
no data available
Chemical stability
no data available
Possibility of hazardous reactions
The vapour is heavier than air. See Notes.The substance is a strong oxidant. It reacts violently with combustible and reducing materials and organic compounds. This generates fire and explosion hazard. Reacts violently with water and moist air. This produces sulfuric acid. The solution in water is a strong acid. It reacts violently with bases and is corrosive to metals. This produces flammable/explosive gas (hydrogen - see ICSC 0001).
Conditions to avoid
no data available
Incompatible materials
no data available
Hazardous decomposition products
no data available
SECTION 11: Toxicological information
Acute toxicity
- Oral: no data available
- Inhalation: no data available
- Dermal: no data available
Skin corrosion/irritation
no data available
Serious eye damage/irritation
no data available
Respiratory or skin sensitization
no data available
Germ cell mutagenicity
no data available
Carcinogenicity
no data available
Reproductive toxicity
no data available
STOT-single exposure
The substance is corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion.
STOT-repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged inhalation of the aerosol may cause effects on the lungs. Repeated or prolonged inhalation of the aerosol may cause effects on the teeth. This may result in tooth erosion. Strong inorganic acid mists containing this substance are carcinogenic to humans.
Aspiration hazard
A harmful contamination of the air will be reached very quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.
SECTION 12: Ecological information
Toxicity
- Toxicity to fish: no data available
- Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates: no data available
- Toxicity to algae: no data available
- Toxicity to microorganisms: no data available
Persistence and degradability
no data available
Bioaccumulative potential
no data available
Mobility in soil
no data available
Other adverse effects
no data available
SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
Disposal methods
The material can be disposed of by removal to a licensed chemical destruction plant or by controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing. Do not contaminate water, foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal. Do not discharge to sewer systems.
Containers can be triply rinsed (or equivalent) and offered for recycling or reconditioning. Alternatively, the packaging can be punctured to make it unusable for other purposes and then be disposed of in a sanitary landfill. Controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing is possible for combustible packaging materials.
SECTION 14: Transport information
UN Number
ADR/RID: UN1829 (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: UN1829 (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: UN1829 (For reference only, please check.)
UN Proper Shipping Name
ADR/RID: SULPHUR TRIOXIDE, STABILIZED (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: SULPHUR TRIOXIDE, STABILIZED (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: SULPHUR TRIOXIDE, STABILIZED (For reference only, please check.)
Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: 8 (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: 8 (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: 8 (For reference only, please check.)
Packing group, if applicable
ADR/RID: I (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: I (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: I (For reference only, please check.)
Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: No
IMDG: No
IATA: No
Special precautions for user
no data available
Transport in bulk according to IMO instruments
no data available
SECTION 15: Regulatory information
Safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product in question
SECTION 16: Other information
Abbreviations and acronyms
- CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service
- ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
- RID: Regulation concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail
- IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods
- IATA: International Air Transportation Association
- TWA: Time Weighted Average
- STEL: Short term exposure limit
- LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
- LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
- EC50: Effective Concentration 50%
References
- IPCS - The International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSC), website: http://www.ilo.org/dyn/icsc/showcard.home
- HSDB - Hazardous Substances Data Bank, website: https://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/newtoxnet/hsdb.htm
- IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer, website: http://www.iarc.fr/
- eChemPortal - The Global Portal to Information on Chemical Substances by OECD, website: http://www.echemportal.org/echemportal/index?pageID=0&request_locale=en
- CAMEO Chemicals, website: http://cameochemicals.noaa.gov/search/simple
- ChemIDplus, website: http://chem.sis.nlm.nih.gov/chemidplus/chemidlite.jsp
- ERG - Emergency Response Guidebook by U.S. Department of Transportation, website: http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/library/erg
- Germany GESTIS-database on hazard substance, website: http://www.dguv.de/ifa/gestis/gestis-stoffdatenbank/index-2.jsp
- ECHA - European Chemicals Agency, website: https://echa.europa.eu/
Other Information
NEVER pour water into this substance; when dissolving or diluting always add it slowly to the water.When the alpha form melts it takes the gamma form, and vapor pressure rises dramatically with a hazard of explosion.Melting point is 62, 33 and 17°C for alpha, beta and gamma forms.Vapour pressure is 9.7, 45.9 and 57.7 kPa at 25°C for alpha, beta and gamma forms.