Sulphur Di Oxide
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Sulphur Dioxide is a colorless, pungent gas available in Industrial Grade and Food Grade, typically supplied in liquefied form under pressure. It is a highly effective antimicrobial and bleaching agent used across diverse manufacturing sectors.
This gas maintains a 99.9% Purity level, ensuring high performance in the preservation of beverages and the purification of sugar. It acts as a powerful Reducing Agent in the textile industry for stripping dyes and bleaching natural fibers.
In chemical synthesis, it serves as a precursor to sulfuric acid and various sulfonyl compounds. It is essential for the Tanning Process in leather production, where it aids in the stabilization of collagen fibers.
Sulphur Di Oxide
APPLICATIONS
- Food and Beverage: Acts as a preservative and antioxidant in wine making and dried fruit processing to prevent spoilage and oxidation.
- Pulp and Paper: Used as a bleaching agent and for the dechlorination of pulp after bleaching stages.
- Metal Extraction: Employed in the mining industry for the extraction of precious metals and as a reducing agent in leaching.
SAFETY & RISKS
Classified as Toxic if Inhaled and Skin Corrosion. Compressed gas; use Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and Acid-Resistant Suit.
PACKAGING
Steel Cylinders (50kg-800kg), Tonne Tanks, and specialized bulk gas containers.
