Product ID:SULFURIC ACID, S5290
MSDS Date:03/13/1996
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N075760
MSDS Number: CDTRC

SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG CORP

14422 SOUTH SAN PEDRO ST
GARDENA, CA 90248
US

Emergency Phone: 310-516-8000;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 310-516-8000

Cage: 63415

SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC

GARDENA, CA 90248-2027 US

Telephone: 310-516-9843

Cage: 63415

SULFURIC ACID (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7664-93-9

RTECS: WS5600000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3/3 STEL

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

PRESENCE OF STAINLESS STEEL(304). VERY SLIGHTLY TO

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

IRRITATE EYS & SKIN UPON CONT. INFLAM OF

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INFLAM IS CHARACT BY ITCHING, SCALING,

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MUC MEMB. IS NOT TOX TO BLOOD, KIDNEYS, LIVER.

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RPTD/PRLNGD CONT W/SPRAY MIST MAY PRDCE CHRONIC EYE

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MAY PRDCE RESP TRACT IRRIT LEADING TO FREQUENT

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MAY PRDCE GEN DETERIORATION OF HLTH BY ACCUM IN 1 OR

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TO CHRONIC RESP IRRIT.

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W/DILUTE SOLN OF SODIUM CARBONATE. GENTLY &

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ABRASIVE SOAP. BE PARTICULARLY CAREFUL TO CLEAN

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IF IRRIT PERSISTS, SEEK MED ATTN. WASH CONTAMD CLTHG

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SOAP & COVER CONTAMD SKIN W/ANTI-BACTERIAL CREAM.

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VENTILATED AREA. SEEK IMMED MED ATTN. SERIOUS

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TIGHT CLTHG SUCH AS COLLAR, TIE, BELT/WAISTBAND. IF

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IT MAY

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TO-MOUTH RESUSCITATON WHEN INHALED MATL IS TOX,

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INDUCE VOMIT. HAVE CONSCIOUS PERSON DRINK SEVERAL

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DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT. EXAMINE LIPS & MOUTH TO

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ABSENCE OF SUCH SIGNS,

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COLLAR, TIE, BELT/WAISTBAND. IF VICTIM IS NOT BRTHG,

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COMBUST MATL. DO NOT GET WATER INSIDE CNTNR. DO

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DIVERT VAP DRIFT. USE WATER SPRAY TO REDUCE VAPS.

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IF NEEDED. CALL FOR ASSISTANCE ON DISP. NEUT RESIDUE

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& SHOW CNTNR/LBL. AVOID CONT W/SKIN & EYES. KEEP

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LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL,RAT) 2140 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IN CASE OF
SKIN CONT(CORR), OF EYE CONT(IRRITANT), OF INGEST. VERY DANGEROUS
IN CASE OF SKIN CONT(IRRITANT, PERMEATOR). SLIGHTLY DANGEROUS TO
DANGEROUS IN CASE OF INHAL. VERY SLIGHTLY TO SLIGHTLY DANGEROUS IN
CASEOF SKIN CONT(SENSIT). CORR TO EYES & SKIN. CORR TO SKIN & EYES
(EFTS OF OVEREXP
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SULFURIC ACID:IARC MONOGRAPHS ON EVAL UF
CARCIN RISK OF CHEMS TO MAN, VOL 54, PG 41, 1992:GROUP 1.
ANIMAL:PULM IRRIT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:ON CONT. LIQ/SPRAY MIST MAY PRDCE TISS
DMG PARTICULARLY ON MUC MEMB OF EYES, MOUTH & RESP TRACT. SKIN CONT
MAY PRDCE BURNS. INHAL OF SPRAY MIST MAY PRDCE SEV IRRIT OF RESP
TRACT, CHARACT BY C OUGH, CHOKING/SHORTNESS OF BREATH. SEV OVEREXP
CAN RSLT IN DEATH. CAN BE FATAL IF INHALED/INGESTED. PROD MAY (ING
3)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:EYE:CHECK FOR & REMOVE CONT LENSES. IMMED FLUSH W/RUNNING
WATER FOR @ LST 15 MINS, KEEPING EYELIDS OPEN. COLD WATER MAY BE
USED. DO NOT USE EYE OINTMENT. SEEK MED ATTN. SKIN CONT:IF CHEM GOT
INTO CLOT HED PORTION OF BODY, REMOVE CONTAMD CLOTHES AS QUICKLY AS
POSS, PROTECTING HANDS & BODY. PLACE VICTIM UNDER DELUGE SHOWER. IF
CHEM TOUCHES VICTIM'S EXPOS SKIN, SUCH AS HANDS:NEUT EXPOS SKIN
(ING 10)

Extinguishing Media:NON-FLAMMABLE. MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE
.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NO SPECIFIC INFO IS AVAIL REGARDING
PRODUCT'S RISKS OF EXPLO IN PRESENCE OF VARIOUS MATLS. DO NOT ALLOW
WATER TO ENTER CONTAINER BECAUSE OF VIOLENT REACTION.

Spill Release Procedures:SM SPILL:DILUTE W/WATER & MOP UP, OR ABSORB
W/INERT DRY MATL & PLACE IN APPROP WASTE DISP CNTNR. IF NEC:NEUT
RESIDUE W/DILUTE SOLN OF SODIUM CARBONATE. LG SPILL:CORR LIQ. POIS
LIQ. STOP LEAK IF W/OUT RISK. ABSORB W/DRY EARTH, SAND/OTHER NON-
(ING 22)
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:MAY CORRODE METALLIC SURFS. STORE IN
METALLIC/COATED FIBREBOARD DRUM USING STRONG POLYETHYLENE INNER
PACKAGE. KEEP LOCKED UP. KEEP CNTNR DRY.
Other Precautions:CORR MATLS SHOULD BE STORED IN SEPARATE SFTY STOR
CABINET/ROOM. DO NOT INGEST. DO NOT BREATH GAS, FUMES, VAP/SPRAY.
NEVER ADD WATER TO PROD. IN CASE OF INSUFFICIENT VENT, WEAR
SUITABLE RESP EQUIP. IF INGESTED, SEEK MED ADVICE IMMED (ING 25)

Respiratory Protection:VAPOR RESP. BE SURE TO USE NIOSH APPROVED
RESPIRATOR OR EQUIVALENT. WEAR APPROP RESP WHEN VENT IS INADEQUATE.
Ventilation:PROVIDE EXHAUST VENT/OTHER ENGINEERING CTLS TO KEEP
AIRBORNE CONCS OF VAPS BELOW THEIR RESPECTIVE THRESHOLD LIM VALUE.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGS (SUPDAT)
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPRVD EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER . FULL
SUIT. BOOTS.
Work Hygienic Practices:CONSULT SPECIALIST BEFORE HANDLING PRODUCT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PH:1 (1% SOLN/WATER). SOL IN H*2O:EASILY SOL IN COLD WATER, HOT WATER.
EYE PROT:& FULL LENGTH FACESHILED . MATLS TO AVOID:MATLS, ACIDS.
VERY SLIGHTLY TO SLIGHTLY REACTIVE W/OXIDIZING AGENTS, RED UCING
AGENTS, COMBUST MATLS. REACTS VIOLENTLY W/WATER ESPECIALLY WHEN
WATER IS ADDED TO PROD. HAZ DECOMP:IN (ING 2)

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:554F,290C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:50.9F,10.5C
Vapor Pres:0.01 @ 20C
Vapor Density:3.4
Spec Gravity:1.84 (WATER =1)
pH:SUPDAT
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT KNOWN
Solubility in Water:SUPP DATA
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID (THICK OIL LIQUID), SULFUROUS
(SLIGHT) ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
EXTREMELY REACTIVE/INCOMPT W/ALKALIS, MOISTURE. HIGHLY REACTIVE
W/METALS. SLIGHTLY REACTIVE TO REACTIVE W/ORG (SUPDAT)
Stability Condition to Avoid:NO ADDITIONAL REMARK.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:EXTREMELY CORR IN PRESENCE OF COPPER.
HIGHLY CORR IN PRESENCE OF STEEL, ALUMINUM, & ZINC. SLIGHTLY CORR
TO CORR (SUPDAT)

Waste Disposal Methods:RECYCLE TO PROCESS, IF POSSIBLE. CONSULT
FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL AUTHORITIES.

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