| Agent Name |
Sulfur trioxide |
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| CAS Number |
7446-11-9 |
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| Formula |
O3-S |
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| Major Category |
Toxic Gases & Vapors |
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| Synonyms |
Sulfan; Sulfuric anhydride; Sulfur trioxide; SULFUR TRIOXIDE, INHIBITED; Sulfur trioxide, stabilized; [ChemFinder] |
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| Category |
Other Toxic Gases & Vapors |
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| Description |
Colorless to white solid that fumes in air at room temperature; |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a sulfonating agent in the production of detergents and an intermediate in the production of sulfuric acid and explosives; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
Highly corrosive to skin; [Quick CPC] High inhalation exposure can cause pneumonitis and pulmonary edema; [NJ-HSFS] Can cause severe coughing at a concentration of 1 ppm; [HSDB] |
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| Reference Link |
HSDB |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| TIH |
Yes |
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| Vapor Pressure |
433 mm Hg |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: SULFUR TRIOXIDE
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