Product ID:16-17399-03, SULFURIC ACID 66BE
MSDS Date:08/10/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N019664
MSDS Number: BPJQC

THOMPSON-HAYWARD CHEMICAL CO

5200 SPEAKER RD
KANSAS CITY, KS 66106
US

Emergency Phone: 913-321-3131;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 913-321-3131

Preparer: GENE TURNER

Cage: 5G633

THOMPSON-HAYWARD CHEMICAL CO

KANSAS CITY, KS 66106 US

Telephone: 913-321-3131

Cage: 5G633

QTYS OF H*2O IMMED (OR MILK IF AVAIL), CALL MD. DO

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UNCON/DROWS PERSON. IF VOMIT OCCURS SPONTANEOUSLY,

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EXTENSIVE BURNS, SHOCK SYMPS--RAPID PULSE, SWEATING,

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PATIENT ON HIS BACK & KEEP HIM WARM, NOT HOT, UNTIL

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POSS. ATTEMPT TO KEEP OUT OF SEWER. ANY RELEASE

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REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. CHECK W/APPROP AGENCIES.

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EQUIPMENT MAY REQUIRE LOCAL EXHAUST SYSTEMS.

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CLOSURES CAREFULLY. FOR CARRYING, GLASS BOTTLES,

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VAP CAN CONTAIN EXPLOSIVE HYDROGEN GAS. TO PVNT

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SHLD NOT BE PERMITTED IN STORAGE AREAS. CAUSES

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WHEN DILUTING, ALWAYS ADD ACID TO WATER, USING

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SULFURIC ACID (SARA III)

CAS: 7664-93-9

RTECS: WS5600000

Fraction By Weight: 93.2%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3;3 STEL

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

TRACHEO-BRONCHITIS, MOUTH INFLAMMATION,

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REMOVE TO FRESH AIR IMMED, HAVE

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DELAYED RXN. APPLY ARTF RESP, PREFERABLY

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DFCLT PROVIDED A QUALIFIED OPERATOR IS AVAIL. CALL

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LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50: (ORAL,RAT) 2140 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES:LIQ CNTCT CAN CAUSE IRRIT,
CORNEAL BURNS, & CONJUNCTIVITIS. BLINDNESS MAY RSLT, OR SEV OR PERM
INJURY. MIST CNTCT MAY IRRIT, CAUSING DISCOMFORT, TEARING OR
BLURRING OF VISION. SKIN: LIQ CAN CAUSE SEV BURNS, SEV NECROSIS,
OR ULCERATION. RPTD CNTCT W/MIST MAY CAUSE IRRIT W/DISCOMFORT/RASH.
(EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:INHAL:FUMES/ACID MIST CAN CAUSE
IRRIT/CORROSIVE BURNS TO UPPER RESP SYS, INCL NOSE, MOUTH, &
THROAT, & EROSION OF DENTAL SURF, HIGH EXPOS BY INHAL MAY LEAD TO
TEMPORARY LUNG IRRIT EFTS W/COUG H, DISCOMFORT, DIFFICULTY IN
BRTHG/SHORTNESS OF BRTH; OR POSS MODEST INITIAL SYMP, FOLLOWED IN
HRS BY SEVERE (SUPP DATA)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:WORKERS WITH PULMONARY DISEASE OR
WITH COMPROMISED PULMONARY FUNCTION SHOULD HAVE LIMITED EXPOSURE TO
THIS MATERIAL.

First Aid:EYE:IMMED (WITHIN SECONDS) FLUSH W/PLENTY OF H*2O
(PREFERRABLY COLD) FOR @ LST 15 MIN LIFTING LIDS FREQUENTLY, CALL
MD. CONTINUE FLUSHING W/H*2O IF MED ATTN IS NOT IMMED AVAIL.WASH
CLTHG & SHOES BEFOR E RE-USE.SKIN:IMMED FLUSH SKIN W/PLENTYOF H*2O
FOR @ LST 15 MIN WHILE REMOVING CONTAM CLTHG & SHOES.CALL
MD.CONTINUE FLUSHING W/H*2O IF MED ATTN IS NOT IMMED AVAIL.WASH
CLTHG & SHOES BEFORE (ING 3)

Flash Point:WILL NOT BURN
Extinguishing Media:USE H*2O SPRAY, DRY CHEMICAL, CO*2, FOR FIRES
ADJACENT TO NON-LEAKING TANKS OR OTHER CNTNRS OF SULFURIC ACID.
Fire Fighting Procedures:AT HIGH TEMPS, SULFURIC ACID MIST/SULFUR
TRIOXIDE GAS CAN BE RELEASED FROM VENT/RUPTURED CNTNRS. IF H*2O IS
ADDED TO CONC HEAT MAY BE EVOLVED. WEAR (SUPP DATA)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FLAMM & POTENTIALLY EXPLO HYDROGEN GAS
CAN BE GENERATED INSIDE METAL DRUMS & STORAGE TANKS. CONC ACID (AS
SOLD) CAN IGNITE COMBUST MATLS ON CONTACT.

Spill Release Procedures:SML:DILUTE CAUTIOUSLY W/PLENTY OF H*2O. NEUT
RESIDUE W/ALKALI SUCH AS SODA ASHA/LIME. ADEQ VENT IS REQUIRED FOR
SODA ASH DUE TO RELEASE OF CO*2 GAS. NO SMOKING IN SPILL AREA.
MAJOR: CONTAIN ACID BY DI KING SPILL W/SOIL/CLAY. RECOVER ACID
IF(ING 11)
Neutralizing Agent:NEUTRALIZE RESIDUE WITH ALKALI SUCH AS SODA ASH OR
LIME.

Handling and Storage Precautions:VAP MAY CNTN EXPLO HYDROGEN. TO PVNT
IGNIT OF GAS IF PRESENT, SMOKING, FLAMES, SPARKS SHOULD NOT BE
PERMITTED IN STORAGE AREAS. CAUSES SEVERE BURNS.
Other Precautions:AVOID BRTHG VAP/MIST. CNTNRS OF MATL MAY BE HAZ WHEN
EMPTIED. "EMPTY" CNTNRS RETAIN PROD RESIDUES. OBSERVE ALL HAZ PREC
OUTLINED IN MSDS. KEEP CNTNR CLSD. DO NOT ADD H*2O TO CONTENTS
WHILE IN CNTNR BE CAUSE OF VIOLENT RXN. LOOSEN (ING 13)

Respiratory Protection:FOR EXPOSURES ABOVE PEL/TLV & UP TO 25 MG/M3 USE
ANY NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD PARTICULATE FILTER AND ACID GAS CARTRIDGE OR
CANISTER. USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SUPPLIED-AIR ACID HOOD FOR
INCREASED PROTECTION.
Ventilation:SUFFICIENT TO REDUCE VAP & ACID MISTS TO PERMISSIBLE
LEVELS. PACKAGING & UNLOADING AREAS & OPEN PROCESSING (ING 12)
Protective Gloves:GAUNTLET GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEM WORK GOG & FULL LENGTH FSHLD.
Other Protective Equipment:HARD HAT, ACID-RESISTANT APRON, BOOTS,
TROUSERS & JACKET. EYEWASH AND QUICK DRENCH SHOWER. NEUT SUPPLIES &
EQUIP.
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT WEAR CONTACT LENSES. WASH W/SOAP & H*2O
AFTER HNDLG & BEFORE EATING, DRINKING, SMOKING/USING TOILET
FACILITIES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRE FIGHT PROC:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP . COOL
NON-LEAKING FIRE-EXPOS CNTNRS W/H*2O SPRAY. EFTS OF
OVEREXP:SHORTNESS OF BREATH, PULM EDEMA. INGEST:CAN CAUSE IRRIT &
CORROSI VE BURNS TO MOUTH, THROAT, & STOMACH. CAN BE FATAL IF
SWALLOWED. CHRONIC: EROSION OF TEETH, LESIONS OF SKIN, (ING 2)

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:535F,279C
Vapor Pres:<0.3 @ 77F
Vapor Density:3.4
Spec Gravity:1.835 (H*2O=1)
pH:<1
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<1 (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID BROWN; OILY, CLEAR TO TURBID
APPEARANCE; ODORLESS LIQUID.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
DO NOT ADD H*2O TO ACID, ALWAYS ADD ACID TO WATER. FOR MORE COMPLETE
LISTING OF MATLS TO AVOID CONTACT NEHC .
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:REACTS WITH MOST METALS, TO GIVE OFF
H*2, SULFUR DIOXIDE FUMES, SULFUR TRIOXIDE GAS.

Waste Disposal Methods:IF MATERIAL IS DISPOSED OF AS IS OR AS SPENT
ACID IT IS CLASSED AS A HAZARDOUS WASTE AND MUST BE DISPOSED OF IN
ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. EPA HAZ WASTE
NO. D002 (CORROSIVE) .

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