BDCKC - SULFURIC ACID (99%)

Product Identification

Product ID:SULFURIC ACID (99%)
MSDS Date:07/01/1982
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-146-7520
MSDS Number: BDCKC

Responsible Party
ALLIED-SIGNAL INC, ENGINEERED MATERIALS SECTOR
COLUMBIA RD AND PARK AVE
MORRISTOWN, NJ 07960
US

Cage: 1L164

Contractor
ALLIED-SIGNAL INC
2332R MORRISTOWN, NJ 07962-2332 US

Telephone: 201-455-4414

Cage: 1L164

Ingredients

SULFURIC ACID (SARA III)

CAS: 7664-93-9

RTECS: WS5600000

Fraction By Weight: 99.0%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS


WATER; CAS #7732-18-5

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: 01.0%

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN: CAUSES IRRITATION/CORROSIVE BURNS. EYES:
IRRITATION, CORNEAL BURNS, CONJUNCTIVITIS. INGESTION: IRRITATION,
CORROSIVE BURNS TO MOUTH, THROAT, AND STOMACH. CAN BE FATAL IF
SWALLOWED. INHALATION: I RRITATION/BURNS TO UPPER RESPIRATORY
SYSTEM, LUNGS, ETC.

First Aid

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE CPR.
IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. SEE DOCTOR. EYES:
IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SEE
DOCTOR. SKIN: WASH/RINSE WITH SOAP AND WATER. REMOVECONTAMINATED
CLOTHING/SHOES. SEE DOCTOR. INGESTION: DILUTE WITH H2O/MILK. DO NOT
INDUCE VOMITING. SEE DOCTOR.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER SPRAY/SUITABLE AGENTS FOR ADJACENT TANK;
DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR APPROVED SCBA WITH FULL FACEPIECE. COOL
NON-LEAKERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FLAMMABLE/EXPLOSIVE HYDROGEN GAS CAN BE
GIVEN INSIDE METAL DRUMS/STORAGE TANKS. CONCENTRATED ACID CAN
IGNITE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:SMALL SPILLS:DILUTE W LG AMT WATER.NEUT
RESIDUE W ALKALI SUCH AS SODA ASH/LIME.ADEQUATE VENT IS REQD DUE TO
RELEASE OF CO2 FROM SODAASH.LG SPILLS:EVACUATE AREA.USE PROTEC
EQUIP.STOP LEAK W/O RISK.DIKE W/ABSORBENT/SAND.PUMP LIQ INTO DRUMS
FOR DISPOSA

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENTS.STORE
IN COOL,WELL-VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM COMBUSTBLE/REACTVE CHEM.VENT
CNTNRS IN HOT WEATHR TO AVOID H2 BUILD-UP.
Other Precautions:SAFETY SHOWERS/EYEWASH FACILITIES SHOULD BE AVAILABLE
NEARBY H2SO4 HANDLING EQUIP.DO NOT ADD WATER CAUSTIOUSLY W
AGITATION. PKG/UNLOADG AREA NEED EXH SYSTM.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:IF REQUIRED USE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR
MISTS/GAS. MAY REQUIRE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:SUFFICIENT TO REDUCE ACID MIST BELOW TLV LEVELS. MAY
REQUIRE MECHANICAL EXHAUST.
Protective Gloves:ACID RESISTANT
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES/FACESHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:ACID RESISTANT APRON, BOOTS, JACKET,
TROUSERS
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:590F,310C
Spec Gravity:1.842
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:OILY, COLORLESS TO SLIGHT YELLOW, CLEAR TO TURBID
LIQUID.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS, FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, REDUCING MATERIALS, CARBIDES,
CHLORATES, SULFIDES
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEATING >300C(572F): YIELDS SULFUR
TRIOXIDE GAS, WHICH IS OXIDIZER/CORROSIVE/TOXIC.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFUR TRIOXIDE. MAY ALSO YIELD
HYDROGEN GAS WITH METAL CONTACT.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:AVOID ALLYL COMPOUNDS AND ALDEHYDES:
UNDERGOES POLYMERIZATION WITH THESE.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DILUTE W/WATER,NEUTRALIZE W/ALKALI & FLUSH TO
SEWER WITH PLENTY OF WATER IF PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE DISPOSAL
REGULATIONS. NEUTRALIZED WASTE MAY HAVE TO BE DISPOSED OF BY AN
APPROVED CONTRACTOR. DISPOS ER MUST COMPLY W/FED,STATE & LOCAL
DISPOSAL REGS.

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