Product ID:CC-590
MSDS Date:08/04/1987
FSC:7930
NIIN:00F008774
MSDS Number: BGYRQ

CALGON VESTAL LABORATORIES

7501 PAGE AVENUE
ST. LOUIS, MI 63133

Emergency Phone: (314) 862-2000

Info Phone: (314) 862-2000

Preparer: R.C. JENTE

Cage: 19410

STERIS CORPORATION, CALGON VESTAL DIV

147 SAINT LOUIS, MO 63166 US

Telephone: 800-548-4873 / 314-535-1810

Cage: 19410

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:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: SEVERE BURNS/PERMANENT TISSUE
DAMAGE/BLINESS. SKIN: SEVERE IRRITATION/BURNS/POSSIBLE SCARRING.
INGESTION: SEVERE BURNS OF THE MOUTH/THROAT/ESOPHAGUS/STOMACH
DAMAGE OF CONTACTED TISSUE/INTERNAL B LEEDING/DEATH. INHALATION:
SEVERE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION/POSSIBLE PNEUMONITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: SEVERE BURNS/PERMANENT TISSUE
DAMAGE/POSSIBLE BLINDNESS. SKIN: SEVERE IRRITATION/BURNS W/POSSIBLE
SCARRING. INGESTION: SEVERE BURNS OF THE
MOUTH/THROAT/ESOPHAGUS/STOMACH DAMAGE OF CONTACTED TISS UE/INTERNAL
BLEEDING/DEATH. INHALATION:SEVERE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION/POSSIBLE
PNEUMONITIS.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. SEE PHYS.
SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & WATER FOR 15 MINS WHILE REMOVE CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING. SEEK MEDICAL AID. INGESTION: DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE
MILK/WA TER. CALL PHYS. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN
UNCONSCIOUS PERSONS. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT
BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESP. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE
OXYGEN. SEEK MED AID.

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CO2
Fire Fighting Procedures:DIRECT CONTACT OF CC-590 W/WATER CAN CAUSE A
VIOLENT REACTION W/RELEASE OF HEAT. USE WATER FOG/SPRAY TO COOL
CLOSED CONTAINERS ONLY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTACT WITH METALS CAN GENERATE HYDROGEN
GAS.

Spill Release Procedures:DIKE AREA TO CONTAIN SPILL. DON'T APPLY WATER
TO SPILLED MATERIAL. ABSORB ON INERT ABSORBENT MATERIAL/PLACE IN A
D.O.T.- APPROVED CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL. BE CERTAIN PROPER
PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE EQUIPME NT IS USED.

Handling and Storage Precautions:DON'T GET IN EYES, ON SKIN OR
CLOTHING. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED.
DON'T ADD WATER INTO CC-590.
Other Precautions:WHEN MAKING SOLUTION ALWAYS ADD CC-590 INTO COOL
WATER WITH MIXING. AVOID CONTAMINATION. AVOID ANY CONTACT.

Respiratory Protection:ENGINEERING CONTROLS ARE IMPRACTICAL, USE
NIOSH-APPROVED SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR CONDITIONS
OF USE.
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP Protective Gloves:ACID RESISTANT
Eye Protection:GOGGLES, FACESHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:ACID RESISTANT SPLASH SUIT & RUBBER BOOTS.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>212F
Spec Gravity:1.8354
pH:<1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETEE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR LIQUID; STRONG CHEMICAL ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ORGANIC MATERIALS-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS; OXIDIZERS SUCH AS CHLORATES,
NITRATES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:GREAT CAUTION SHOULD BE USED IN MIXING
CC-590 W/WATER DUE TO EVOLUTION OF MUCH HEAT THAT CAN CAUSE
EXPLOSIVE SPATTERING.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF SULFUR

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE, AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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