Sulfur powder is a flammable and explosive substance that can easily explode or burn when mixed with air. It needs to be sealed and stored away from light with care. Although sulfur is classified as a low toxic chemical from a toxicological perspective, its steam and sulfur dioxide produced after combustion are highly toxic to the human body. It will undergo violent reactions when in contact with halogens, metal powders, etc. Sulfur is a poor conductor and can generate static charges during storage and transportation, which can also cause sulfur dust to catch fire. Dust mixed with air or oxidants can form explosive mixtures.
Sulfur powder is becoming more and more widely used. What are the main aspects that industrial sulfur powder can be used for? Now let's introduce it.
Sulfur is an important chemical raw material, and the fertilizer industry is a major user of sulfur. Other uses of sulfur include explosives, steel pickling, pharmaceutical and food industry, safety stripping, water treatment, rubber, electrolysis industry, catalysts, pigments, chemicals, sulfur cement, sulfur concrete, alcohols, adhesives, pesticides, black gunpowder, firecrackers, etc. So sulfur powder has a very wide range of uses and plays an undeniable role.
People who use sulfur tablets should be aware that after an accident, there are generally several situations such as inhalation, ingestion, and absorption through the skin. Due to the fact that sulfur powder can be partially converted into hydrogen sulfide in the intestine and absorbed, oral administration in large quantities can lead to hydrogen sulfide poisoning. The systemic toxic effects of acute hydrogen sulfide poisoning are manifested as symptoms of the central nervous system, including headache, dizziness, fatigue, vomiting, coma, etc. So be careful when using, safety production is the key.