Sulphuric acid |
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(Also known as: sulfuric acid) |
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A strong acid which is not approved for agricultural use in the EU but used in some countries as an agricultural desiccant | |
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Haulm destruction | |
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Potatoes | |
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EC Regulation 1107/2009 (repealing 91/414) |
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Chemical structure |
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H₂SO₄ | |
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OS(=O)(=O)O | |
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QAOWNCQODCNURD-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
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InChI=1S/H2O4S/c1-5(2,3)4/h(H2,1,2,3,4) | |
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Herbicide, Desiccant | |
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Inorganic compound | |
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sulphuric acid | |
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sulphuric acid | |
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sulphuric acid | |
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UK registered Commodity Substance | |
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Colourless liquid |
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Often supplied as a soluble liquid that is mixed with water and used as a spray |
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Low risk | Q3 Q = Miscellaneous internet resources Based on LogP < 33 = Unverified data of known source |
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Highly corrosive - causes severe burns Prevent generation of mists IMDG Transport Code is usually 8 |
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Health: H314 | |||
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H - Handling risks: R35 | |||
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Packaging Group II (medium danger) |
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sulphuric acid | ||
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acide sulfurique | ||
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Schwefelsäure | ||
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svovlsyre | ||
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acido solforico | ||
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acido sulfúrico | ||
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kwas siarkowy | ||
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zwavelzuur |
Record last updated: | 12/01/2021 |
Contact: | aeru@herts.ac.uk |
Please cite as: | Lewis, K.A., Tzilivakis, J., Warner, D. and Green, A. (2016) An international database for pesticide risk assessments and management. Human and Ecological Risk Assessment: An International Journal, 22(4), 1050-1064. DOI: 10.1080/10807039.2015.1133242 |