Sulphur
dioxide
Definition :- a colorless toxic
gas (SO2)
that occurs
in the gases from volcanoes; used
in many manufacturing processes and present in industrial
emissions; causes acid rain [syn: sulfur dioxide]
Physical and
chemical properties
Appearance :
Gas.
Density : 2.6288
kgm -3
Color : colorless.
Boiling point : -10
° c.
Malting point : -72° c.
Solubility :
in water.
Storage : Storage temperature should be around normal
temperature. SO 2 is
stored in registered steel pressure vessels. Store cylinder in a cool , dry
well ventilated fireproof are a away from flammable and corrosive atm. Store
from heat sources.
Medical and
Pharmaceutical Uses :-
1. Used as an antioxidant in
pharmaceutical prepal
2. Precipitated SO 2 a topical scabicide
anti-parasitic and keratolytic.
3. Sublimed a topical scabicide
and anti-papal
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