BBCQJ - SULFURIC ACID (37.47% TO 100%)

  • MSDS: BBCQJ
  • Manufacturer: ALLIED CHEMICAL CORP
  • Product Name: SULFURIC ACID (37.47% TO 100%)
  • National Stock Number: 6810-00D000404
Product Identification

Product ID:SULFURIC ACID (37.47% TO 100%)
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00D000404
MSDS Number: BBCQJ

Responsible Party
ALLIED CHEMICAL CORP
COLUMBIA RD & PARK AVE
MORRISTOWN, NJ 07960
US

Cage: 1L168

Contractor
ALLIED-SIGNAL INC
1087R 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: 68.0%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Effects of Overexposure:CAUSES SEVERE BURNS TO SKIN AND EYES.
INHALATION OF MIST FROM HOT ACID CAN BE INJURIOUS TO LUNGS.

First Aid

First Aid:IN CASE OF CONTACT IMMEDIATELY FLUSH SKIN OR EYES WITH PLENTY
OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN.FOR EYES OR SKIN BURNS GET IMMEDIATE
MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Fire Fighting

Fire Fighting Procedures:GAS MASK WITH SULFURIC ACID ABSORBING CANISTER
APPROVED BY BUMINES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SULFURIC ACID REACTS WITH STEEL AND MANY
COMMON METALS TO PRODUCE HYDROGEN GAS WHICH CAN BE AN EXPLOSION
HAZARD.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:FLUSH WITH WATER & NEUTRALIZE ACID WITH SUCH
AS SODA ASH,LIME,ETC;SODA ASH & LIMESTONE WILL RELEASE CO2 GAS
REQUIRING ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:FLAMMABLE HYDROGEN GAS IS GENERATED IN
STEEL DRUMS & TANKS CONTAINING H2SO4.SMOKING,OPEN LIGHTS OR SPARKS
MUST NOT BE PERMITTED IN SUCH AREAS.
Other Precautions:WHEN DILUTING,ALWAYS ADD THE ACID TO THE WATER
CAUTIOUSLY WITH AGITATION AS CONSIDERABLE HEAT IS
DEVELOPED.UNNEATRALIZED ACID MUST NOT CONTACT SULFIDE WASTES TO
AVOID EVOLUTION OF H2S GAS

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:INDUSTRIAL CANNISTER TYPE GAS MASK APPD BY N.S.
BUREAU OF MINES
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST AS REQUIRED TO REMOVE ANY MISTS OF TOXIC
GASES
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEM.SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRONS,RUBBER SAFETY SHOES & OTHER
PROTECTIVE CLTHG.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF ITEM IS 1.285-1.8473. UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION
HAZ.(CONTD):AS A FIRE HAZARD.AVOID SPRAYING WATER INTO SULFURIC STG
TANKS.OTHER PRECAUTIONS:AVOID ORGANICS,CLO3

Chemical Properties

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:233F-625F
Vapor Pres:0.0
Spec Gravity:1.285 - 1.8473
Evaporation Rate & Reference:< 1.0 (ETHER)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:SLIGHTLY VISCOUS, CLEAR TO SLIGHTLY CLOUDY LIQUID.
ODORLESS.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID CONTACT WITH COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, NITRATES, CARBIDES, CLO3
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFUR TRIOXIDE GAS

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:NEUTRALIZE ACID WITH ALKALI & FLUSH TO AN
APPROVED WASTE DISPOSAL AREA WITH PLENTY OF WATER IF PERMITTED BY
LOCAL & STATE REGULATIONS.IN SOME CASES,WASTE MAY HAVE TO BE HAULED
AWAY BY A DISPOSAL CONTR ACTOR.

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