Health effects of sulfur dioxid

Tab. 5.11 Overview of health effects of sulfur dioxide on humans (mgSOjm )...

The health effects of sulfur dioxide are serious enough that the compound is not allowed as a food additive in meats and other food products that contain vitamin Bx. The reason is that sulfur dioxide reacts with and destroys the vitamin. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has determined that humans should not be exposed to a concentration of more than 0.030 parts per million on average throughout the year, or more than 0.14 parts per million over any one 24-hour period. 

OSHA has promulgated a hazard communication standard, which is located at 29 CFR 1910.1200 [3]. Employees must be given information regarding the adverse health effects of sulfur dioxide the proper working procedures required to minimize risk to themselves. 

Table 5.5 Health Effects of Sulfur Dioxide (Typical)...

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