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Sulfur Dioxide

CAS Number

7446-09-5

Synonym

Sulfur oxide; Sulfurous anhydride; Sulfurous oxide

Occurrence/Use

Product of combustion, including from oil refineries, power plants, and automobile exhaust. Occurs naturally in volcanic and biogenic emissions, and decay of biologic materials.

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Acute RELs

Acute REL (μg/m3): 
660
Species: 
Human
Acute REL Toxicologic Endpoint: 
Respiratory irritation
Acute REL Target Organs: 
Respiratory system
Last Acute REL Revision: 
1999
Acute Reference Exposure Levels Comments: