Sulfolane

1. Structural Formula

Molecular formula: C4H8O2S

Molecular weight : 120.17

Other names: Tetrahydrothiophene dioxide, Thiocyclopentane-1.1-dioxide

CAS NO.: 126-33-0

Structure:

 

2. Physical property of pure sulfolane

Appearance: colorless and transparent liquid

Density (30 ℃): 1261 Kg/m 3

Freezing point: 27.6 ℃

Flash point ( Closed bottle method ) : 170 ℃

Boiling point: 285 ℃

 

Safety property of sulfolane

It is low toxicity product,Oral rate (RAT): LD50>1900mg/Kg. According to the standard of the International Ocean Shipping Dangerous Cargo Regulation, sulfolane is not dangerous commodity and there is not pollution for ocean, so it can be transported as common commodity.

Package and transportation

The package is 200L new galvanized drum with nitrogen blanket. The net weight is 250KG/drum.

 

 

It can be transported by container or ISO tank.