Sulfur anhydride SO2, AR Crimea

Chemical formula SO2
Action and application.
Sulfuric anhydride has a strong antiparasitic effect. It is used as a fumigant for processing livestock and poultry premises, cameras, warehouse decontamination of agricultural products.
Sulfur dioxide has a bleaching and preserving effect, inhibits the enzymatic darkening of fresh vegetables,potatoes,fruits, and also slows down the formation of melanoids.(//tractor-service.com)
SO2 gas slows down the development of bacteria in fresh meat and meat products. At the same time, sulfuric acid to a certain extent stabilizes the color of the meat.
The main drink in which sulfur dioxide is used is wine (and semi-products for its production). Sulfuric acid is used in juice production. It is added to freshly squeezedjuice to slow down the growth of acetic acid bacteria, wild yeast and mold fungi. Cultivated yeast does not die when properly treated with sulfur gas; therefore, adding it to the juice ensures fast and guaranteed fermentation. In addition, treatment with sulfuric anhydride slows down the development of acid-destroying bacteria.
Sulfuric anhydride is used for disinfection of devices, vessels, bottles, corks and other equipment and supplies needed in winemaking, beverage production and other branches of the food industry.
Release form.
Sulfuric anhydride is released in cylinders of 50 kg or in containers of 800 kg.