CDWWC - SULFURIC ACID
- MSDS: CDWWC
- Manufacturer: NORANDA COPPER SMELTINGS AND REFINING
- Product Name: SULFURIC ACID
- National Stock Number: 6810-00N075234
Product Identification
Product ID:SULFURIC ACID
MSDS Date:01/19/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N075234
MSDS Number: CDWWC
Responsible Party
ROUYN-NORANDA, QUEBEC
Emergency Phone: 514-373-9144
Info Phone: 514-373-9144
Preparer: LISA RICHARD
Cage: NXRAN
Contractor
Telephone: 514-373-9144
Cage: NXRAN
Ingredients
(ORAL,RAT) 2140
CAS: 7664-93-9
RTECS: WS5600000
Fraction By Weight: 93-98%
OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3/3 STEL
EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS
DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS
WATER
CAS: 7732-18-5
RTECS: ZC0110000
Fraction By Weight: 2-7%
OSHA PEL N/K
ACGIH TLV: N/K
INGEST. LIQUID OR MIST MAY PRODUCE TISSUE DAMAGE
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
TRACT. INFLAMMATION OF THE EYE IS CHARACTERIZED BY
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PRODUCE SEVERE IRRITATION OF RESPIRATORY TRACT
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SEVERE OVEREXP BY INHALATION OR INGESTION CAN BE
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MAY PRODUCE CHRONIC EYE IRRITATION, SEVERE SKIN
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FREQUENT ATTACKS OF BRONCHIAL INFECTION. CHRONIC
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PROVEN HUMAN CARCINOGEN BY IARC FOR "OCCUP
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1/2 TO 1 CUP OF WATER OR MILK TO DILUTE
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HAVE INDIVIDUAL LEAN FORWARD WITH HEAD DOWN TO AVOID
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DO NOT
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REACTION MAY ATTEND CORROSIVE INJURY. DO NOT USE
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REACTIONS W/OUT SIGNIFICANTLY ALTERING THE PH. SINCE
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TO AVOID FURTHER VOMITING AND LIMIT FLUID TO ONE TO
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SHOULD BE KEPT ACCESSIBLE OR KEPT NEAR STORAGE
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& FULL LENGTH FACESHIELD .
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
Hazards
LD50 LC50 Mixture:SEE INGREDIENT 1
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:EYE:MAY CAUSE SEV IRRIT & PERM
DMG. SULFURIC ACID MAY CAUSE CONJ/SEV BURNS; PERM DMG MAY OCCUR.
SKIN:MAY IRRITATE. SULFURIC ACID IS HIGHLY CORR, MAY CAUSE BURNS &
POSSIBLY LEAVE SOME SCARRING. I NHAL:MAINTAIN OBSERVATION OF
PATIENT FOR DELAYED ONSET OF PULM EDEMA. MAY CAUSE IRRIT TO UPPER
RESP (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SULFURIC ACID:IARC MONO ON EVAL OF
CARCIN RISK OF CHEMS TO MAN, VOL 54, PG 41. 1992:GROP 1.
ANIMAL:PULM IRRIT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:TRACT; COUGH, SORE THROAT & SHORTNESS
OF BREATH, SULFURIC ACID MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO UPPER RESP TRACT &
LUNG TISSUES. INGEST:WILL CAUSE BURNS TO MOUTH, THROAT & STOM; MAY
BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IN CASE OF SKIN
CONT(CORR) AND OF EYE CONT(CORR & IRRITANT). VERY DANGEROUS IN CASE
OF (SUPDAT)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
First Aid
First Aid:EYE:REMOVE CONTACT LENSES. IMMED FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER,
HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN, FOR @ LST 15 MINS. CONSULT PHYS. SKIN:REMOVE
CONTAMD CLOTHES & IMMED FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR @ LST 20 MINS.
CALL PHY S. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR; IF NOT BRTHG, GIVE ARTF
RESP. IF BRTHG IS DFCLT, GIVE OXYG. GET IMMED MED ATTN. INGEST:DO
NOT INDUCE VOMIT. IF VICTIM IS CONSCIOUS, RINSE MOUTH W/WATER &
GIVE (ING 10)
Fire Fighting
Extinguishing Media:SMALL FIRES USE DRY CHEMICAL. DO NOT ADD
WATER/OTHER LIQS TO ACID. COOL EXTERIOR OF STOR TANKS W/WATER TO
PVNT RUPTURE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT . MISTS AND VAPORS FROM FIRE AREA ARE CORROSIVE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EXPLO IN PRESENCE OF HEAT, OF REDUCING
MATLS, OF METALS, OF ACIDS, OF ALKALIS, OF MOISTURE. CONCENTRATED
SULPHURIC ACID IS STRONG OXIDIZING AGENT & MAY(SUPDAT)
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:CONSIDER EVAC OF ALL BUT EMER PERS; NEVER WASH
DOWN SPILL OF SULFURIC ACID W/WATER; CNTN SPILL W/SAND/SOIL; BEWARE
OF TOX/EXPLO GASES WHICH MAY BE GENERATED. USE ORGANIC MATLS LIKE
SAWDUST TO COVER UP SPILLS OF SULFURIC ACID.
Neutralizing Agent:NEUT W/HYDRATED LIME, MILK OF LIME, SODA ASH/DILUTED
CAUSTIC SODA.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:EATING, DRINKING & SMKNG SHOULD BE
PROHIBITED IN AREA WHERE MATL IS HNDLD, STORED & PROCESSED. KEEP
CNTNR DRY. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SOURCES OF IGNIT.
Other Precautions:NEVER ADD WATER TO PROD. KEEP AWAY FROM INCOMPAT AS
COMBUST MATLS, ORG MATLS SUCH AS WOOD, OIL & MORE. STORE IN CLEAN
WELL VENTILATED AREAS W/ACID-RESIST FLOORS & CONTROLLED DRAINAGE;
DO NOT STORE NEA R COMBUST CHEMS; SODA ASH/LIME (ING 16)
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS SHOULD BE USED TO AVOID INHAL OF PRODUCT. IF NOT LG CONC,
USE NIOSH APPRVD RESPIRATOR OR EQUIVALENT.
Ventilation:PROVIDE EXHAUST VENT/OTHER ENGINEERING CTLS TO KEEP
VAPS/MISTS BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES(ING 17)
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPRVD EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER . WEAR
ACID RESIST EQUIP & IMPERVIOUS PROT CLTHG. BOOTS. SYNTHETIC APRON.
Work Hygienic Practices:WORKERS SHOULD WASH HANDS AND FACE BEFORE
EATING, DRINKING AND SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PH (1% SOLN/WATER):<2. SOL IN H*20:EASILY SOLUBLE IN COLD WATER. EXPLO
HAZ:CAUSE IGNIT OF COMBUST MATLS ON CONT. MATLS TO AVOID:W/MANY
SUBSTANCES; HEAT GENERATED COULD CAUSE FIRE/EXPLO. WILL REACT W/W
ATER & STEAM TO PRDCE HEAT; CAN REACT W/OXIDIZING/REDUCING MATLS.
EFTS OF OVEREXP:INHAL. DANGEROUS IN CASE OF (ING 3)
Chemical Properties
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:554F,290C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:50.9F,10.5C
Vapor Pres:0.001 @20C
Vapor Density:3.4
Spec Gravity:1.834 (WATER=1)
pH:SUPDAT
Solubility in Water:SUPDAT
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID (VISCOUS LIQUID), PUNGENT,
IRRITATING. SIMILAR TO SO*2.
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REACTIVE/INCOMPAT W/REDUCING AGENTS, COMBUST MATLS, ORG MATLS, METALS,
ALKALIS. SULFURIC ACID REACTS VIOLENTLY(SUPDAT)
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFUR DIOXIDE AND SULFUR TRIOXIDE.
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:RECYCLE TO PROCESS, IF POSSIBLE. CONSULT YOUR
LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL AUTHORITIES.
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