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Sulfer Dioxide is a chemical used in wastewater to remove chlorine from wastewater effluent, usually before discharging into a body of water. when placed in solution it creates sulfuric acid, which can be used for various laboratory tests. Also, when Sulphur Dioxide gas, released into the air, comes into contact with water, rain, they mix forming Sulfuric Acid [H2SO4] contributing to the acid rain problem.

Also, if an air breathing creature, including Man, breathes Sulphur Dioxide gas, it will combine with the water in the mucus in the eyes, nasal passages, windpipe, and lungs, again forming Sulfuric Acid, which can cause severe tissue burns, acute pulmomary edema [leaking body fluid], and even result in death. If one who is working heavily, and thus sweating profusely, comes into contact with Sulfur Dioxide gas, again , acid is formed, which will result in severe itching, burning of the skin, and within a few days, peeling of the outer skin layer(s), much like a very severe sunburn. === ===

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