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Identification
- Name:
- sulphur dioxide
- Synonyms:
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- bisulfito
- anhidrido sulfuroso
- CAS:
- 7446-09-5
- EC/EINECS:
- 231-195-2
- Molecular Formula:
- O2S
- International Chemical Safety Card (ICSC):
- 0074
- Uses:
- bleaching agent additive preservative molding sand dehydrating
CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)
Symbols
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Gases under pressure
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Corrosive to metals
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Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation)
Signal word
DangerH Phrases
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H370 : Causes damage to organs
Acute Tox. (Cat. 3) : Acute toxicity
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H335 : May cause respiratory irritation
STOT SE (Cat. 1) : Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
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H331 : Toxic if inhaled
Press. Gas : Gases under pressure
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H314 : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Skin Corr. (Cat. 1B) : Skin corrosion/irritation
Notes
- R.1272-Note U
Labelling
| Concentration | Labelling |
|---|---|
| C >= 20 % | T; R23 |
| 5 % <= C < 20 % | Xn; R20 |
| Inhalation | ATE= 1000 ppmV (gases) |
Specific health risks
According to IARC ?
Substances classified as carcinogens or mutagens Category 2 under the CLP Regulation (GHS), bearing H351 and/or H341 phrases. These are substances suspected of causing cancer or heritable genetic mutations in humans.
Occupational Exposure Limits (OEL) ?
Daily exposure limit values (VLA-ED) published by the Spanish National Institute of Safety and Health at Work (INSST). They represent the average concentration of a chemical agent in the worker's breathing zone, measured or calculated in a time-weighted manner for an 8-hour daily working period. (https://www.insst.es/valores-limites-de-exposicion)
Specific environmental risks
Air quality ?
Atmospheric pollutants that negatively affect air quality. Includes compounds contributing to tropospheric ozone formation, suspended particulate matter (PM), acid rain or other ambient air pollution phenomena.
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Substances subject to atmospheric emission limitations under the Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) and its Spanish transposition. Includes pollutants regulated in industrial installation emission permits and best available technique reference documents (BAT/BREF).
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LPCIC (EPER)
Priority substances and specific pollutants within the EU water policy framework, established by the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) and the Priority Substances Directive (2008/105/EC and amendments). Substances posing significant risk to European surface waters and subject to Environmental Quality Standards (EQS).
Restriction/prohibition regulations
Substances under PACT evaluation ?
Substances under active regulatory monitoring through ECHA's PACT (Public Activities Coordination Tool). Allows tracking which regulatory authorities are examining a substance and what potential regulatory actions are being considered (restriction, SVHC identification, harmonised classification, etc.).
Banned biocides ?
Active substances whose approval for biocidal use has been denied or not renewed under Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 on biocidal products. They may not be placed on the market or used as active substances in biocidal products in the European Union.
Major accident hazards (Seveso) ?
Hazardous substances listed in Annex I of the Seveso III Directive (Directive 2012/18/EU), transposed in Spain by Royal Decree 840/2015. Their presence in industrial establishments in quantities equal to or above established thresholds triggers obligations to implement major accident risk control measures.
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