Sulfur Brief introduction

Sulfur is an essential element for all life and is widely used in biochemical processes such as metabolic reactions. Elemental sulfur is mainly used as a precursor for other chemical substances such as sulfuric acid. Sulfur is increasingly being used as a component of fertilizers. It can also be used as an ingredient in pesticides.

Sulfur Basic information

Sulfur Numbering system

Sulfur Physical and Chemical Properties

• Appearance and characteristics:

• Yellow powder

• Density:

• 2.36

• Boiling point:

• 445 °C

• Melting point:

• 114 °C

• Flash point:

• 168 °C

• Refractive index:

• 2.068

• Water solubility:

• Insoluble

• Stability:

• Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions.

• Storage conditions:

• Warehouse ventilation, low temperature drying, separate storage and transportation from food raw materials

• Steam density:

• 8.9 (vs air)

• Steam pressure:

• 1 mm Hg ( 183.8 °C)

security information

• RTECS：

• WS4250000

• Safety instructions:

• S16-S26

Hazard category code:

R11

WGK Germany：

one

Customs code:

twenty-eight million and twenty thousand

Dangerous goods transportation code:

UN 1350 4.1/PG 3

Hazard category:

four point one

Packaging grade:

III

Dangerous goods signs:

F

Signal words:

Warning

Danger signs:

GHS07

Hazard description:

H315