Agent Name |
Sulfuryl chloride |
CAS Number |
7791-25-5 |
Formula |
Cl2-O2-S |
Major Category |
Toxic Gases & Vapors |
Synonyms |
Chlorosulfuric acid; Sulfonyl chloride; Sulfuric chloride; Sulfuric oxychloride; Sulfuryl dichloride; Sulfuryl chloride; [ChemFinder] |
Category |
Acid Halides |
Description |
Colorless to yellow liquid with a pungent odor; [ICSC] |
Sources/Uses |
Used as a chemical intermediate and to make shrink-resistant wool; [HSDB] |
Comments |
Corrosive to skin; [Quick CPC] High inhalation exposure may induce pneumonitis and pulmonary edema; [ICSC] When spilled into water, Surfuryl chloride can release HCl; [ERG 2008] |
Reference Link |
HSDB |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
TIH |
Yes |
Vapor Pressure |
140 mm Hg |
Reference Link |
ICSC: SULPHURYL CHLORIDE |
Flammability (NFPA) |
0: will not burn |
Adverse Effects |
Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
Links to Other NLM Databases |
Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: SULFURYL CHLORIDE
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