Oleum 23%

Oleum 23%


Attacks many metals with liberation of hydrogen, which is inflammable and forms explosive mixture, Hygroscopic in nature, oxidizing agent.

Appearance: Clear to off white liquid
Sp Gravity at 300C: 1.916 at 4C (39 F)
Boiling point: 1400C (284 F) at 760 mm Hg
Chemical Formula: H2S2O7
Sulphuric Acid: 104.50% min
Free SO3: 23.0% min
Iron (as Fe): 0.05% max
Residue on ignition: 0.02% max
Sulphur dioxide (as SO2): 0.02% max
Chloride (as Cl): 0.02% max
Arsenic (as As) : Less than 1 ppm
Copper (as Cu): Less than 1 ppm
Lead (as Pb): Less than 3 ppm
Mercury (as Hg): Less than 0.5 ppm
Cadmium (as Cd): Less than 1 ppm
Turbidity: Less than 50 ntu
  • Sulphonating agent for organic and alizarin dyestuff.
  • Dehydrating agent in nitration reactions. Used for manufacturing dyes & explosives. Used as Lab reagents.
  • Toxic by ingestion
  • Causes severe damage to eyes, skin & air passage
  • Reaction with moist air produces mist, which has severe irritant effect on eyes, skin & air passage
  • Store the material in stainless steel or HM HDPE containers. Avoid contact with moisture
  • Fire risk in contact with organic substances.
  • ISO tanks / tanker load.