Product ID:EXTINGUISHER CHARGE, SODA-ACID, PART B
MSDS Date:07/10/1991
FSC:4210
NIIN:00-223-9888
MSDS Number: BKJHF

HAROLD D. HARD COMPANY

2040 OAKLAND PARK AVENUE
COLUMBUS, OH 43224-3848
US

Emergency Phone: 614-471-9700

Info Phone: 614-471-9700

Preparer: DGSC-SSH

Cage: KO670

HAROLD D. HARD COMPANY

COLUMBUS, OH 43224-3848 US

Telephone: 614-471-9700

Cage: KO670

SULFURIC ACID (SARA III)

CAS: 7664-93-9

RTECS: WS5600000

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

RTECS: ZC0110000

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: BURNS, SEVERE IRRITATION OF
SKIN, EYES, MOUTH, THROAT, ESOPHAGUS AND STOMACH. INFLAMMATION OF
BRONCHIAL MEMBRANES. CHRONIC: EROSION OF TEETH,INFLAMMATION OF
NOSE, THROAT AND BRONCHIAL TUBES.
Effects of Overexposure:COUGH, INCREASED RESPIRATORY RATE, STINGING,
BURNING SENSATION ON SKIN, EYE IRRITATION,DISCOLORATION OF TEETH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:EXPOSURE TO MISTS MAY CAUSE LUNG
DAMAGE AND AGGRAVATE PULMONARY CONDITIONS.

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER. SEE DOCTOR
IMMEDIATELY. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES. INHALATION:
REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED. SEE DOCTOR.
INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE MILK OR WATER, FOLLOWED BY
2 OUNCES OF MILK OF MAGNESIA (NO CARBONATES). SEE DOCTOR
IMMEDIATELY.

Extinguishing Media:NON-FLAMMABLE. USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPIATE
FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WHEN FIGHTING A
CHEMICAL FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR APPROPIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. DILUTE
CAUTIOUSLY WITH WATER. COVER WITH SODA ASH OR QUICKLIME. SCOOP UP
AND PLACE IN APPROPIATE DISPOSAL CONTAINER.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH (SODIUM CARBONATE) OR QUICKLIME (CALCIUM
OXIDE).

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE AND HEAT.
Other Precautions:NONE

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED
RESPIRATOR OR SCBA AS APPROPIATE IN CASE OF A SPILL.
Ventilation:NO SPECIAL REQUIREMENT. GENERAL (MECHANICAL) VENTILATION IN
CASE OF A SPILL.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AS REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
KEY1:C1. EXTINGUISHER CONSISTS OF 2 1/2 GALLONS OF A SODIUM BICARBONATE
SOLUTION AND 1/2 PINT OF SULFURIC ACID. THIS MSDS IS FOR SULFURIC
ACID. MSDS FOR SODIUM BICARBONATE IS IN PART NUMBER INDICATOR A,
SAME NSN.

HCC:C1
pH:LOW
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:VISCOUS, CLEAR LIQUID.
Corrosion Rate:N/KNOWN

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NOT APPLICABLE. PRODUCT IS INSIDE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFURIC ACID FUMES, SULFUR DIOXIDE,
SULFUR TRIOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE, HYDROGEN GAS.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER.
DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
ENVIRONMENTAL REGUALTIONS.

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