Product ID:22350 SULFURIC ACID
MSDS Date:08/14/1996
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F052287
MSDS Number: CDBHZ

FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL DIV

1 REAGENT LN
FAIR LAWN, NJ 07410-2802
US

Emergency Phone: 201-796-7100/201-796-7523

Info Phone: 201-796-7100/201-796-7523

Cage: 1B464

FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO. CHEMICAL MFG DIV

FAIRLAWN, NJ 07410-2802 US

Telephone: 201-796-7100

Cage: 1B464

SULFURIC ACID (CONFIRMED HUMAN CARCINOGEN BY IARC - GROUP

CAS: 7664-93-9

RTECS: WS5600000

Fraction By Weight: 95-98%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/CUM=IC

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 2140 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: SEVERE BURNS, IRREVERSIBLE
INJURY, CONJUNCTIVITIS. SKIN: BURNS. INGESTION: SEVERE & PERMANENT
DAMAGE TO DIGESTIVE TRACT, GI TRACT BURNS. INHALATION: HARMFUL,
SEVERE IRRITATION OF RESPIRATORY TRA CT, DELAYED LUNG EDEMA, MUCOUS
MEMBRANEBURNS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SEE INGREDIENTS.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, BURNS, SORE THROAT, COUGHING,
SHORTNESS OF BREATH, NOSEBLEEDS, NASAL CONGESTION, EROSION OF
TEETH, PERFORATION OF NASAL SEPTUM, CHEST PAIN, BRONCHITIS.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN: FLUSH
W/PLENTY OF SOAP & WATER FOR 15 MINS. INGESTION: DON'T INDUCE
VOMITING. IF CONSCIOUS & ALERT, GIVE 2-4 CUPFULS OF MILK/WATER.
INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED. OBTAIN
MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES. NOTES TO PHYSICIAN: TREAT
SYMPTOMATICALLY & SUPPORTIVELY.

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL. DON'T USE WATER DIRECTLY ON FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS. WEAR SCBA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTACT W/WATER CAN CAUSE VIOLENT
LIBERATION OF HEAT & SPLATTERING OF MATERIAL.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
CLEAN UP IMMEDIATELY. COVER W/SAND, DRY LIME/SODA ASH & PLACE IN A
CLOSED CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT
IN USE. DON'T STORE NEAR COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS,
INCOMPATIBLE/ALKALINE SUBSTANCES.
Other Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED AREA. DON'T GET
IN EYES, ON SKIN/CLOTHING. DON'T ALLOW CONTACT W/WATER.

Respiratory Protection:ALWAYS WEAR A NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR WHEN
NEEDED.
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD. PROCESS ENCLOSURE/LOCAL
EXHAUST: CONTROL AIRBORNE LEVELS Protective Gloves:REQUIRED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES
BEFORE REUSE. WASH THOROUGLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PH (1N SOLUTION): 0.3

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:554F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:50.6F
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:644F
Vapor Pres:<0.0012
Vapor Density:1.2 KG/CUM
Spec Gravity:1.841
pH:(SUPP)
Evaporation Rate & Reference:SLOWER THAN ETHER
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS (PURE) TO BROWN (IMPURE) FUMING LIQUID
W/NO ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER, METALS, COMBUSTIBLE/ORGANIC MATERIALS, OXIDIZERS, AMINES, BASES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESS HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF SULFUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS. SULFURIC ACID UN1830.

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