Product ID:SULFURIC ACID
MSDS Date:05/17/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-161-1104
MSDS Number: BBJCG

J. T. BAKER CHEMICAL CO

222 RED SCHOOL LANE
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865

Emergency Phone: (201) 859-2151

Info Phone: (201) 859-2151

Cage: EO543

MALLINCKRODT BAKER, INC.

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 800-582-2537

Cage: 70829

SULFURIC ACID (SARA III)

CAS: 7664-93-9

RTECS: WS5600000

Fraction By Weight: 90-98%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

WATER, H2O

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: 2-10%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 ORAL (RAT): 2140 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: SEVERE IRRITATION OR BURNS
OF RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, PULMONARY EDEMA, LUNG INFLAMMATION.
SKIN/EYES: SEVERE BURNS. INGESTION: NAUSEA, VOMITING, SEVERE BURNS
TO MOUTH, THROAT, & STOMACH, KIDNEY DISFUNCTION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: SEVERE IRRITATION OR BURNS OF
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, PULMONARY EDEMA, & LUNG INFLAMMATION.
SKIN/EYES: SEVERE BURNS. INGESTION: NAUSEA, VOMITING, SEVERE BURNS
TO MOUTH, THROAT, & STOMACH, & KI DNEY DISFUNCTION. THIS PRODUCT
CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY & EVEN DEATH, IF IMPROPERLY HANDLED/KNOWN
DANGERS ARE NOT HEEDED.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPRIATORY SYSTEM DISEASE

First Aid:INGESTION: DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE LARGE
AMOUNTS OF WATER. CALL PHYSICIAN. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS
DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. SKIN: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST
15 MINUTES. REMOVE/WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. EYES:
FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CO2, WATER
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE
EQUIMENT & SCBA W/FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE
MODE. DON'T GET WATER INSIDE CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VIOLENT EXOTHERMIC REACTION OCCURS
W/WATER. SUFFICIENT HEAT MAY BE PRODUCED TO IGNITE COMBUSTION
MATERIALS. REACTS W/METALS TO FORM AN EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE IN AIR.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. STOP LEAK W/O
RISK. DON'T USE WATER. NEUTRALIZE SPILL & WASHING W/SODA ASH OR
LIME. WITH CLEAN SHOVEL, PLACE MATERIAL INTO CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER &
COVER. MOVE CONTAINERS FORM SPILL AREA.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH & LIME

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
IN CORROSION-PROOF AREA. KEEP CONTAINERS OUT OF SUN & AWAY FROM
HEAT. ISOLATE FORM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:DON'T GET IN EYES/SKIN/CLOTHING. DON'T BREATHE VAPOR.
KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER. LOOSEN CLOSURE CAUTIOUSLY. WASH
THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.

Respiratory Protection:IF >TLV, USE A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS.
Ventilation:PROVIDE MECHANICAL & LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES, FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:APPROVED WORKING CLOTHING AND RUBBER BOOTS.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:620F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:28F
Vapor Pres:<0.3
Vapor Density:3.4
Spec Gravity:1.84
pH:1.0
Evaporation Rate & Reference:(BU AC = 1): <1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS TO YELLOW VISCOUS LIQUID, ODORLESS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER, METALS, ORGANIC MATERIALS, STRON GAGENTS, BASES, SULFIDES,
CYANIDES, STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, CARBIDES
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE, HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF SULFUR, HYDROGEN

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE, AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS. D002, D003 (CORROSIVE, REACTIVE WASTE).

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