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Sulfur
EC / List no.: 231-722-6
CAS no.: 7704-34-9
Mol. formula: S
Warning! According to the harmonised classification and labelling (ATP01) approved by the European Union, this substance causes skin irritation.
This substance is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 1 000 000 tonnes per annum.
This substance is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
This substance is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
Consumer Uses
This substance is used in the following products:
fertilisers,
plant protection products and
explosives.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
outdoor use and
indoor use as processing aid.
Article service life
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
in processing aids at industrial sites,
manufacturing of the substance,
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates),
formulation of mixtures,
as processing aid and
of substances in closed systems with minimal release.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
outdoor use and
indoor use as processing aid.
This substance can be found in complex articles, with no release intended:
vehicles and
machinery, mechanical appliances and electrical/electronic products (e.g. computers, cameras, lamps, refrigerators, washing machines).
This substance can be found in products with material based on:
stone, plaster, cement, glass and ceramic used for large surface area articles (e.g. construction and building materials for floor coverings, isolation articles) and
metal (e.g. cutlery, pots, toys, jewellery).
Widespread uses by professional workers
This substance is used in the following products:
fertilisers,
pH regulators and water treatment products,
adsorbents,
biocides (e.g. disinfectants, pest control products),
laboratory chemicals and
explosives.
This substance is used in the following areas:
agriculture, forestry and fishing,
building & construction work,
formulation of mixtures and/or re-packaging,
mining,
municipal supply (e.g. electricity, steam, gas, water) and sewage treatment and
scientific research and development.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
chemicals and
food products.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
outdoor use and
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners).
Formulation or re-packing
This substance is used in the following products:
fertilisers,
adhesives and sealants,
metals,
explosives,
fuels,
pH regulators and water treatment products and
welding & soldering products.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
formulation of mixtures,
formulation in materials,
in the production of articles,
manufacturing of the substance,
in processing aids at industrial sites,
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates),
as processing aid,
for thermoplastic manufacture,
as processing aid and
of substances in closed systems with minimal release.
Uses at industrial sites
This substance is used in the following products:
pH regulators and water treatment products and
adsorbents.
This substance has
an industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates).
This substance is used in the following areas:
formulation of mixtures and/or re-packaging.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
chemicals and
rubber products.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
in processing aids at industrial sites,
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates),
as processing aid,
of substances in closed systems with minimal release,
manufacturing of the substance,
in the production of articles,
as processing aid and
for thermoplastic manufacture.
Manufacture
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
manufacturing of the substance,
in processing aids at industrial sites,
as processing aid,
formulation of mixtures,
formulation in materials,
in the production of articles,
for thermoplastic manufacture,
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates),
as processing aid and
of substances in closed systems with minimal release.
The InfoCard summarises the non-confidential data on substances as held in the databases of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), including data provided by third parties. The InfoCard is automatically generated. Information requirements under different legislative frameworks may therefore not be up–to–date or complete. Substance manufacturers and importers are responsible for consulting official publications. This InfoCard is covered by the ECHA Legal Disclaimer.
about INFOCARD - Last updated: 23/05/2023