
Oleum 65%
Attacks many metals with liberation of hydrogen, which is inflammable and forms explosive mixture, Hygroscopic in nature, oxidizing agent.
- CATEGORY: Acid
Appearance: | Clear to off white liquid |
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Sp Gravity at 300C: | 1.9654 (Oleum 65%) |
Boiling point: | 3400C |
Chemical Formula: | H2S2O7 |
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Free SO3: | 65.0% 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 |
- 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.