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SULFUR TRIOXIDE ICSC: 1202

October 2002

Sulphuric (acid) anhydride

Sulfuric oxide

CAS #: 7446-11-9 RTECS #: Formula: SO3

WT4830000 Molecular mass: 80.1
UN #: 1829
EINECS #: 231-197-3

TYPES OF HAZARD
/ EXPOSURE ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID / FIRE-FIGHTING
Not combustible. Heating will cause rise NO contact with NO hydrous agents. NO water. In
in pressure with risk of bursting. Gives off bases, case of fire in the surroundings, use
irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a combustible appropriate extinguishing media.
FIRE fire. substances,
reducing agents
or water.

Risk of fire and explosion on contact with In case of fire: keep drums, etc.,
EXPLOSION bases, combustible substances, reducing cool by spraying with water. NO
agents or water. direct contact with water.

PREVENT IN ALL CASES CONSULT A

GENERATION DOCTOR!
EXPOSURE OF MISTS!
AVOID ALL
CONTACT!

Burning sensation. Cough. Laboured Use ventilation, Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position.
breathing. Sore throat. Wheezing. local exhaust or Refer for medical attention.
Inhalation Shortness of breath. breathing
protection.

Redness. Serious skin burns. Pain. Protective gloves. Remove contaminated clothes.
Blisters. Protective Rinse skin with plenty of water or
Skin clothing. shower. Refer for medical attention
.

Redness. Pain. Blurred vision. Severe Wear face shield First rinse with plenty of water for
deep burns. or eye protection several minutes (remove contact
Eyes in combination lenses if easily possible), then refer
with breathing for medical attention.
protection.

Abdominal pain. Burning sensation. Do not eat, drink, Refer for medical attention . Rinse
Nausea. Shock or collapse. or smoke during mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
Ingestion work. Give one or two glasses of water to
drink.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING

Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Personal Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
protection: chemical protection suit including self- Airtight.
contained breathing apparatus. Ventilation. NEVER direct EC Classification
water jet on liquid. Do NOT let this chemical enter the
environment. Do NOT absorb in saw-dust or other UN Classification
combustible absorbents. Absorb remaining liquid in dry UN Hazard Class: 8; UN Pack Group: I

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sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of GHS Classification

according to local regulations.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE

Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-80GC1-I-X. Store only if stabilized. Separated from food and
NFPA Code: H3; F0; R2. feedstuffs and incompatible materials. See Chemical
Dangers. Dry. Store between 17°C and 25°C.

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance Routes of exposure
FUMING HYGROSCOPIC COLOURLESS LIQUID OR The substance can be absorbed into the body by
COLOURLESS-TO-WHITE CRYSTALS. inhalation of its vapour and by ingestion.

Physical dangers Inhalation risk

The vapour is heavier than air. See Notes.
Chemical dangers
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).
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
A harmful contamination of the air will be reached very
quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.
Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is corrosive to the eyes, skin and
respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion.
Effects of long-term or 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.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

Boiling point: 45°C The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.
Melting point: see Notes
Relative density (water = 1): 1.9
Solubility in water: reaction
Vapour pressure: see Notes
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 2.8
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1):
1.2-2

NOTES
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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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