Product ID:SULFURIC ACID 18N
MSDS Date:04/27/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N053364
MSDS Number: BVQRV

MALLINCKRODT

PARIS, KY 40362
US

Emergency Phone: 314-982-5000

Info Phone: 314-982-5000

Cage: ZA916

MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 908-859-2151

Cage: 62910

SULFURIC ACID (SARA III)

CAS: 7664-93-9

RTECS: WS5600000

Fraction By Weight: 88%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

PREFERRED BECAUSE IT CAN CONTROL EMISSIONS OF

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INTO THE GENERAL WORK AREA. PLEASE REFER TO THE

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RECOMMENDED PRATICES", MOST RECENT EDITION FOR

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AND A FULL FACE SHIELD WHERE SPLASHING IS POSSIBLE.

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WHICH MEETS ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA , IN

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INCLUDING BOOTS, GLOVES, LABCOAT, APRON, OR

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LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHAL: PRODUCES DMG EFTS ON THE MUCOUS
MEMBRANES & UPPER RESP TRACT. MAY CAUSE LUNG EDEMA. SYMPTOMS MAY
INCL IRRIT OF NOSE & THROAT & LABORED BREATHING. INGEST: CORROSIVE.
CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS OF TH E MOUTH & THROAT & LABORED BRTHG.
SKIN:CORROSIVE. SYMPTOMS OF REDNESS, PAIN & SEVERE BURNS CAN
OCCUR.(EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SULFURIC ACID: IARC MONOGRAPHS ON THE
EVAL OF CARCIN RISK OF CHEMICALS TO MAN, VOL 54, PG 41, 1992:GROUP
1,(SUPP DATA)
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: EYE: CORROSIVE. SPLASHES CAN CAUSE
BLURRED VISION, REDNESS, PAIN & SEVERE TISSUE BURNS. CHRONIC:
LONG-TERM EXPOSURE TO MIST OR VAPORS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO TEETH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS W/PRE-EXISTING SKIN
DISORDERS/EYE PROBLEMS/IMPAIRED RESPIRATORY FUNCTION MAY BE MORE
SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE EFFECTS OF THE SUBSTANCE.

First Aid:INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHG, GIVE ARTF RESP. IF
BRTHG IS DFCLT, GIVE O*2. CALL MD. INGEST: DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT.
GIVE LGE QTYS OF WATER/MILK IF AVAIL. CALL MD IMMED. NEVER GIVE
ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCON PERS. SKIN: IMMED FLUSH SKIN
W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS WHILE REMOVING CONTAMD CLTHG
& SHOES. CALL MD. EYES: WASH EYES W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINS,(SUPP DATA)

Extinguishing Media:USE ANY MEANS SUITABLE FOR EXTING SURROUNDING FIRE.
WATER SPRAY MAY BE USED TO KEEP FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED PRESSURE DEMAND SCBA
& FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE AN EXPLOSION HAZARD
UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.

Spill Release Procedures:COVER SPILL W/SODIUM BICARBONATE/SODA ASH &
MIX. CLEAN-UP PERS REQ PROT CLTHG & RESP PROT FROM VAPS & MISTS.
NEUTRAL WASTE MAY BE CNTNRIZED & DISP IN A RCRA APPRVD WASTE DISP
FACILITY. FLUSH AREA OF S PILL W/DILUTE SODA ASH SOLN & DISCARD TO
SEWER.
Neutralizing Agent:SODIUM BICARBONATE OR SODA ASH.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY, VENT STOR AREA
W/ACID RESIST FLOORS & GOOD DRAINAGE. PROT FROM PHYSICAL DMG.
Other Precautions:KEEP OUT OF DIRECT SUNLIGHT & AWAY FROM HEAT, WATER &
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. DO NOT WASH OUT CNTNR & USE IT FOR OTHER
PURPOSES. WHEN DILUTING, ALWAYS ADD THE ACID TO WATER; NEVER ADD
WATER TO THE ACI D.

Respiratory Protection:IF THE TLV IS EXCEEDED A NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD FULL
FACEPIECE CHEM CARTRIDGE RESP MAY BE WORN, IN GENL UP TO 100 TIMES
THE TLV/THE MAX USE CONCENTRATION SPECIFIED BY THE RESP SUPPLIER,
WHICHEVER IS LESS. ALTERNATIVELY, A SUPPLIED(SUPP DATA)
Ventilation:A SYSTEM OF LOCAL &/GENL EXHASUT IS RECOMM TO KEEP EMPLOYEE
EXPOS BELOW AIRBORNE EXPOS LIMITS. LOCAL EXHAUST(SUPP DATA)
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES.
Eye Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD CHEM GOGGS(ING 5)
Other Protective Equipment:CONT LENSES SHOULD NOT BE WORN WHEN WORKING
W/THIS MATL. MAINTAIN EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & QUICK-DRENCH FACILITIES
(ING 6)
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MATL TO AVOID: MATLS. HAZ GASES ARE EVOLVED ON CONT W/CHEMS SUCH AS
CYANIDES, SULFIDES & CARBIDES. CARCIN COMMENTS: ANIMAL: PULM IRRIT.
FIRST AID PROC: LIFTING LOWER & UPPER EYELIDS OCCAS. GET MED ATT N
IMMED. RESP PROT: NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD AIR FULL FACEPIECE
RESP/AIRLINED HOOD MAY BE WORN. VENT: VENT IS GENLY (ING 2)

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-4F,-20C
Spec Gravity:1.50
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE WITH WATER.
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID, ODORLESS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
VIGOROUS RXN W/WATER, POWDERED METALS, METALS, BASES, ACETYLIDES,
STRONG OXIDIZING & REDUCING/COMBUSTIBLE (SUPP DATA)
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER ORDINARY CONDITIONS OF USE &
STORAGE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF SULFUR AT EXTREMELY HIGH
TEMPERATURES.

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

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