General Information
Version
10.01
Revision date
2026-04-09
Product name
SULFUR DIOXIDE
Product Synonyms
MTG MSDS 80; SULFUROUS ACID ANHYDRIDE; SULFUROUS OXIDE; SULPHUR
CAS No.
7446-09-5
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Industrial and Specialty Gas Applications
Emergency telephone
+1-703-527-3887, 1-800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Nippon Sanso Matheson, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H280, H314, H331, H370
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H280
Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture Gases under pressure Liquefied gas Simple asphyxiants Yes Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Gases) Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Sub-category B Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 1 Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) Not applicable
2.2 Label elements
Danger
Hazard statements
Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation. Toxic if inhaled. Corrosive to the respiratory tract. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes damage to organs.
Prevention
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Do not breathe dust. Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Response
Specific treatment (see label). Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Protect from sunlight.
Precautionary statements
Disposal Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations as applicable.
Further information
May cause frostbite upon sudden release of liquefied gas.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Gases under pressure Liquefied gas Simple asphyxiants Yes Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Gases) Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Sub-category B Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 1 Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) Not applicable.
