Product ID:O-S-809,SULFURIC ACID
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-061-1104
MSDS Number: BCWRZ

J.T.BAKER INC.

222 RED SCHOOL LANE
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865-2219
US

Emergency Phone: 908-859-2151/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 201-859-2151

Preparer: NOT PROVIDED

Cage: HO852

J.T.BAKER INC.

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08885 US

Telephone: 201-859-2151

Cage: HO852

SULFURIC ACID (SARA III)

CAS: 7664-93-9

RTECS: WS5600000

Fraction By Weight: 95.0%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Effects of Overexposure:CONJUNCTIVITIS, CORNEAL NECROSIS, DERMATITIS,
SKIN BURNS, ULCERATION, IRRITATION OF NOSE AND THROAT, EDEMA.

First Aid:IN CASE OF CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES OR SKIN WITH
PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. REMOVE CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING AND SHOES. CALL A PHYSICIAN. IF SWALLOWED, DO NOT GIVE
EMETICS. IF CONSCIO US, GIVE TAP WATER, MILK, OR MILK OF MAGNESIA.
CALL A PHYSICIAN.

Flash Point:N.A.
Extinguishing Media:SUITABLE DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:DO NOT USE WATER TO PUT OUT FIRE IF WATER CAN
GET INTO SULFURIC ACID. FIRE NEXT TO SULFURIC ACID TANK: USE
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION. AVOID BREATHING VAPOR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:REACTS VIOLENTLY WITH WATER AND ORGANIC
MATERIALS WITH EVOLUTION OF HEAT.

Spill Release Procedures:COVER THE CONTAMINATED SURFACE WITH SODIUM
BICARBONATE OR A SODA ASH SLAKED LIME MIXTURE (50-50). MIX AND ADD
WATER, IF NECESSARY, TO FORM A SLURRY. SCOOP UP SLURRY. ALTERNATELY
USE J. T. BAKER'S NEUT RASORB.

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE AND
PREVENT CONTACT WITH WATER. SEPARATE FROM CARBIDES, CHLORATES,
NITRATES, FULMINATES,PICRATES, AND POWDERED METALS.
Other Precautions:SEPARATE FROM COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. DO NOT ALLOW
WATER TO GET INTO CONTAINER BECAUSE OF VIOLENT REACTION. KEEP IN
TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER. LOOSEN CLOSURE CAUTIOUSLY. DO NOT GET IN
EYES, OR ON SKIN.

Respiratory Protection:SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
Ventilation:LOCAL VENTILATION AS REQUIRED TO CONTROL TLV IN AIR
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:APPROVED WORKING CLOTHES (HAVE A BODY SHIELD
AVAILABLE, RUBBER BOOTS.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. DO NOT GET ON
CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:C1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Vapor Density:3.40
Spec Gravity:1.84
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:OILY LIQUID.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HIGHLY CORROSIVE. MAY SET FIRE TO WOOD OR CELLULOSE, CARBIDES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID ADDING WATER TO THE ACID SINCE HEAT
IS PRODUCED
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN GAS, SULFUR DIOXIDE, SULFUR
TRIOXIDE

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE THROUGH AN APPROVED WASTE TREATMENT
PLANT OR ADD SLOWLY TO A LARGE AMOUNT OF SOLUTION OF SODA ASH AND
SLAKED LIME BY STIRRING, AND DISPOSE OF INTO AN APPROVED DISPOSAL
AREA.

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