Hazard Symbols:Toxic by inhalation, strong irritant to eyes and mucous membranes, especially under pressure. Dangerous air contaminant and constituent of smog. Not permitted in meats and other sources of vitamin B1. TLV: 2 ppm; STEL 5 ppm; not classifiable as a human carcinogen. U.S. atmospheric standard 0.140 ppm.
Properties:Colorless, nonflammable gas or liquid under pressure; pungent odor. Catalytically oxidized by air to SO3. Mp: −75.5°, bp: −10.0°, d: (liquid) 1.434 @ 0°, vap d: 2.264 @ 0°, vap press: 2538 mm @ 21.1°. Sol in water, decreases with temp. IDLH 100 ppm.