sulfur dioxide (SO2)

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:chemical_compound
gptkbp:appearance colorless gas
gptkbp:aroma pungent, irritating
gptkbp:boilingPoint −10 °C
gptkbp:CASNumber 7446-09-5
gptkbp:chemicalFormula SO2
gptkbp:density 2.551 g/L (gas at 0 °C, 1 atm)
gptkbp:EC_number gptkb:E220
gptkbp:environmentalImpact contributes to acid rain
gptkbp:exposureLimit 5 ppm (OSHA, 8-hour TWA)
gptkbp:flammability no
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:bar
industrial emissions
volcanic gases
gptkbp:GHS_signal_word Danger
gptkbp:harmfulEffects eye irritation
respiratory irritation
asthma aggravation
lung damage (high concentrations)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label sulfur dioxide (SO2)
gptkbp:IUPACName sulfur dioxide
gptkbp:meltingPoint −72 °C
gptkbp:molecularWeight 64.066 g/mol
gptkbp:monitors air quality monitoring stations
gptkbp:oxidationStates +4
gptkbp:oxidizedTo gptkb:sulfur_trioxide_(SO3)
gptkbp:primaryUse gptkb:food
wine making
refrigerant
preservative
chemical intermediate
bleaching agent
gptkbp:producedBy volcanic eruptions
combustion of sulfur-containing fuels
gptkbp:PubChem_CID 1119
gptkbp:reduces elemental sulfur
gptkbp:regulates gptkb:European_Union
gptkb:Environmental_Protection_Agency_(EPA)
gptkbp:solubility 11.3 g/100 mL (20 °C)
gptkbp:structure bent molecular geometry
gptkbp:toxicity yes
gptkbp:type gptkb:chlorine
gptkb:water
oxygen
alkalis
gptkbp:UNNumber 1079
gptkbp:usedIn contact process for sulfuric acid production
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:air_pollution
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5