Product ID:SULFURIC ACID REAG ACS
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-146-7520
MSDS Number: BDCKH

ASHLAND CHEMICAL COMPANY

COLUMBUS, OH 43216
US

Emergency Phone: 606-324-1133

Info Phone: 614-889-3333

Cage: 5A188

ASHLAND CHEMICAL CO

DUBLIN, OH 43017 US

Telephone: 614-889-4505

Cage: 5A188

SULFURIC ACID (SARA III)

CAS: 7664-93-9

RTECS: WS5600000

Fraction By Weight: >95%

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
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE INGREDIENTS IN THIS PRODUCT
IS LISTED AS A CACINOGEN BY NTP, IARC, OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: SEVERE DAMAGE/BLINDNESS VERY RAPIDLY.
SKIN: BURNS, POSSIBLE DEEP ULCERATIONS. INHALATION: FUMES CAUSE
DAMAGE TO THE NASAL/RESPIRATORY PASSAGES. INGESTION: SEVERE DAMAGE
TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES/DEEP TISSUE.

First Aid:SKIN: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. DISCARD
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. GET MEDICAL HELP. EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES LIFTING UPPER/LOWER LIDS UNTIL MEDICAL
HELP IS OBT AINED. CALL DOCTOR. DONT USE CHEMICAL ANTIDOTE.
INGESTION: DONT INDUCE VOMITNG. GIVE WATER/MILK OF MAGNESIA. KEEP
PERSON WARM AND QUIET. INHALATION: MOVE TO FRESH AIR. GET IMMEDIATE
MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH
FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SULFURIC ACID REACTS WITH MOST METALS TO
GIVE HYDROGEN GAS WHICH CAN FORM EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES WITH AIR.

Spill Release Procedures:SM.SPILL:COVER W SOD BICARB.,SODA ASH/SLAKED
LIME MIX(50-50).FORM SLURRY.SCOOP UP SLURRY & WASH W SODA ASH
SOLN.LARGE SPILL:ELIMINATE ALL IGNITION SOURCES.EVACUATE AREA.WEAR
PROTEC.EQUIP,DIKE AREA OF SPILL,PUMP LIQD TO SALVAGE TANK.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED. OBSERVE ALL
PRECAUTIONS ON LABEL. NEVER STORE NEAR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS/STRONG
ALKALIES.
Other Precautions:GIVES HEAT WHEN ADDED TO WATER, RESULTING IN VOILENT
BOILING AND SPATTERING. NEVER ADD WATER TO ACID. ALWAYS ADD ACID
SLOWLY IN SMALL AMOUNTS TO WATER. NEVER USE HOT WATER. OBSERVE ALL
PRECAUTIONS FOR EMPTY DRUMS.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR, OR
ACID VAPOR TYPE RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL(GENERAL) AND/OR LOCAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:PVC
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:TO PREVENT SKIN CONTACT, WEAR IMPERVIOUS
CLOTHING AND BOOTS.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:554F,290C
Spec Gravity:1.840
Evaporation Rate & Reference:< 1 (ETHER = 1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:DENSE, OILY LIQUID. COLORLESS TO DARK BROWN COLOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ALKALIES, OXIDIZERS, FLAMMABLE/COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL, POWDERED
METALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:ACID FUMES, SULFUR OXIDES, HYDROGEN
GAS

Waste Disposal Methods:SMALL:FLUSH DOWN DRAIN W/WATER.LARGE
SPILL:COLLECT & ADD SLOWLY TO LARGE VOL OF AGITD SOLN OF SODA
ASH/SLAKED LIME.ADD NEUTRALIZED SOLN TO EXCESS RUNNING WATER IAW
LOCAL REGULATIONS.REVIEW LOCAL,STATE /FED REGS. TO DETERMINE
DISPOSAL PROCEDURE.

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