Product ID:SULFURIC ACID
MSDS Date:12/12/1997
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-447-4944
MSDS Number: CFMWR

Emergency Phone: 201-796-7100/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

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

Cage: 1B464

Telephone: 201-796-7100

Cage: 1B464

SULFURIC ACID (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7664-93-9

RTECS: WS5600000

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3/3 STEL; 9596

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 2140 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE- CAUSES SEVERE BURNS. MAY CAUSE
IRREVERSIBLE EYE INJURY. SKIN- CAUSES SKIN BURNS. INGESTION- MAY
CAUSE SEVERE PERMANENT DAMAGE TO DIGESTIVE TRACT. CAUSES GI TRACT
BURNS. INHALATION- HARMFUL. MAY C AUSE SEVERE IRRITATION OF
RESPIRATORY TRACT WITH SORE THROAT, COUGH, SHORTNESS OF BREATH AND
DEALYED LUNG EDEMA. CAUSES CHEMICAL BURNS TO RESPIRATORY TRACT.
CHRONIC- PROLONGED/REPEATED INHALATION MAY CAUSE NOSEBLEED, NASAL
CONGESTION, TEETH EROSION, PERFORATION OF NASAL SEPTUM, CHEST PAIN,
BRONCHITIS. PROLONGED/REPEATED EYE CONTACT MAY CAUSE
CONJUNCTIVITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PER MSDS:SULFURIC ACID ACGIH:A2-SUSP
HUMAN CARC;OSHA-SELECT CARC;IARC-GROUP I CARC.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE- CAUSES SEVERE BURNS. MAY CAUSE
IRREVERSIBLE EYE INJURY. SKIN- CAUSES SKIN BURNS. INGESTION- MAY
CAUSE SEVERE PERMANENT DAMAGE TO DIGESTIVE TRACT. CAUSES GI TRACT
BURNS. INHALATION- HARMFUL. MAY C AUSE SEVERE IRRITATION OF
RESPIRATORY TRACT WITH SORE THROAT, COUGH, SHORTNESS OF BREATH AND
DEALYED LUNG EDEMA. CAUSES CHEMICAL BURNS TO RESPIRATORY TRACT.
CHRONIC- PROLONGED/REPEATED INHALATION MAY CAUSE NOSEBLEED, NASAL
CONGESTION, TEETH EROSION, PERFORATION OF NASAL SEPTUM, CHEST PAIN,
BRONCHITIS. PROLONGED/REPEATED EYE CONTACT MAY CAUSE
CONJUNCTIVITIS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY
MANUFACTURER.TARGET ORGANS:NONE.

First Aid:EYE: FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES,
LIFTING UPPER AND LOWER LIDS. GET MEDICAL AID IMMEDIATELY. DONOT
ALLOW VICTIM TO RUB OR KEEP EYES CLOSED. SKIN- GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION IMMEDIATE LY. FLUSH SKIN WITH PLENTY OF SOAP AND WATER
FOR AT LEAST 15 MNUTES WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND
SHOES. SPEEDY ACTION CRITICAL! INGESTION- DONOT INDUCE VOMITING. IF
VICTIM IS CONSCIOUS AND ALERT, GIVE 2-4CUPFULS OF MILK OR WATER.
NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. GET MEDICAL
AID IMMEDIATELY. INHALATION- GET MEDICAL AID IMMEDIATELY. REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR IMMEDIATELY. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE ARTIFICIAL(OTHER)

Lower Limits:N/AVAI
Upper Limits:N/AVAI
Extinguishing Media:USE CARBON DIOXIDE OR DRY CHEMICAL. DONOT GET WATER
INSIDE CONTAINERS. COOL CONTAINERS WITH FLOODING QUANTITIES OF
WATER UNTIL WELL AFTER FIRE IS OUT.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO
PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES. WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS (SCBA) TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH THERMAL DECOMPOSITION
PRODUCTS. CONTACT WITH WATER CA N CAUSE VIOLENT LIBERATION OF HEAT
AND SPLATTERING OF MATERIAL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:STRONG OXIDIZER. CONTACT WITH COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS MAY CAUSE FIRE. CONTACT WITH METLAS MAY EVOLVE FLAMMABLE
HYROGEN GAS. CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE WHEN HEATED OR IF CONTAMINATED
WITH WATER.

Spill Release Procedures:CLEAN UP SPILLS IMMEDIATELY OBSERVING
PRECAUTIONS IN THE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT SECTION. COVER WITH SAND,
DRY LIME OR SODA ASH AND PLACE IN A CLOSED CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.
USE WATER SPRAY TO REDUCE VAP ORS, DO NOT PUT WATER DIRECTLY ON
LEAK, SPILL AREA OR INSIDE CONTAINER.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH OR DRY LIME.

Handling and Storage Precautions:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND WASH BEFORE REUSE. DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON
SKIN, OR ON CLOTHING. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. DO NOT INGEST
OR INHALE. DO NOT ALLOW CO NTACT WITH WATER. USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL
FUME HOOD. STORAGE: DO NOT STORE NEAR COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
Other Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. STORE IN A
COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE SUBSTANCES.
DO NOT STORE NEAR ALKALINE SUBSTANCES.

Respiratory Protection:FOLLOW THE OSHA RESPIRATOR REGULATIONS FOUND IN
29CFR 1910.134 OR EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 149. ALWAYS USE A NIOSH OR
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 149 APPROVED RESPIRATOR WHEN NECESSARY.
Ventilation:NONE PROVIDE BY MANUFACTURER.
Protective Gloves:APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE GLOVES TO PREVENT SKIN
EXPOSURE.
Eye Protection:PROTECTIVE EYEGLASSES OR CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES PER
29CFR1910.133(EN166).
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO
PREVENT SKIN EXPOSURE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND WASH BEFORE RESUE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SYNONYMS: HYDROGEN SULFATE, OIL OF VITRIOL, VITRIOL BROWN OIL, MATTING
ACID, BATTERY ACID. CAT NOS: S71211, S71211SC, S71826, S79200,
S80213, S80312-1, A298 212, A298212, A300 212, A300 225LB, A300 50
0, A300 612GAL, A300 700LB, A300212, A300225LB, A300500,
A300612GAL, A300700LB, A300C 212, A300D212, A300C212001, ETC.

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:=290.C, 554.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=10.3C, 50.6F
Decomp Temp:=340.C, 644.F
Vapor Pres:0.00120MMHG
Vapor Density:1.2 KG/M3
Spec Gravity:1.841
pH:0.3 (1N SOLN)
Viscosity:NEGLIGABLE
Evaporation Rate & Reference:SLOWER THAN ETHER
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE IN WATER
Appearance and Odor:LIQUID; COLORLESS, ODORLESS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
(CH2CO)2O;CH2COCH3;HNOX;K2CR2O7;CH3CH+SO3;ACROLEIN;H2C:CHCN;ALCO+H2O2;C
H2=CH2OH;H2C=CHCH2CL;NH3OH;2-AMINOETHANOL,BENZYL
ALCO;BROMATES+METALS;CRBIDES,CHLORATES;CL3FL3;CLF3;
CU;NITRATE/NITRITE;CUPROUS NITRITE;CYCLPENTAMONE OX
Stability Condition to Avoid:INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS: CONTACT WITH
WATER, METALS, EXCESS HEAT, COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, ORGANIC
MATERIALS, OXIDIZERS, AMINES, BASES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF SULFUR.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:HAS NOT BEEN REPORTED.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH FEDERAL,
STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. RCRA D/F/P/U SERIES NOT LISTED. NOT
LISTED AS A MATERIAL BANNED FROM LAND DISPOSAL ACCORDING TO RCRA.

Toxicological Information:WORKERS EXPOSED TO INDUSTRIAL SULFURIC ACID
MIST SHOWED A STATISTICAL INCREASE IN LARYNGEAL CANCER. THIS DATA
SUGGESTS A POSSIBLE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CARCINOGENISIS AND
INHALATION OF SULFURIC ACID MI ST.

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This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ecological:SULFURIC ACID IS HARMFUL TO AQUATIC LIFE IN VERY LOW
CONCENTRATIONS.IT MAY BE DANGEROUS IF IT ENTERS WATER INTAKES.THE
AQUATIC TOXICITY FOR BLUEGILL IN FRESH WATE WAS 24.5PPM/24HR. WHICH
WAS LETHAL.EN VIRO DATA:NOT AVAI.

Transport Information:DOT SHIPPING NAME:SULFURIC ACID,8,UN1830,PKG
II;IMO/IATA/RID/ADR:NO INFO AVAI.CANADIAN TDG SHIPPING
NAME:SULFURIC ACID,9(9.2),UN1830.

SARA Title III Information:SEC 302 RQ:CAS#7664-93-9 FINAL
RQ=1000LBS(454KG).SEC 302 TPQ:CASE#7664-93-9TPQ= 1000 LBS
(454KG).SARA CODES:CASE#7664-93-9 ACUTE,CHRONIC,REACTIVE.SEC 313
MATL CONTAINS SULFURIC ACID 7664-93-9 95-98% W HICH IS SUBJECT TO
REPORTING REQMTS OF SEC 313 SARA TITLE III AND 40CFRPART 373.
Federal Regulatory Information:TSCA 7664-93-9 LISTED ON TSCA
INVENTORY.NONE OF CHEMS ARE ON HEALTH & SAF REPORTING LIST. CHEM
TEST RULES:NONE OF CHEMS IN PROD ARE UNDER CHEM TEST RULE. SEC
12B:NONE OF CHEMS LISTED UNDER TSCA SEC 12 B.NONE OF CHEMICALS IN
THIS MATL HAVE ASNUR UNDER TSCA.NONE OF CHEMS IN THIS PROD
CONSIDERED HIGHLY HAZ BY OSHA.MATL DOESNT CONTQAIN HAZ AIR
POLLUTANTS;CLASS 1 OR 2 OZONE DEPLETORS.NONE LISTED AS PRIO RITY OR
TOXIC POLLUTANT UNDER CWA.
State Regulatory Information:SULFURIC ACID CAN BE FOUND ON THE
FOLLOWING STATE RIGHT TO KNOW LISTS:CALIFORNIA, NEW JERSEY,
FLORIDA,PENNSYLVANIA,MINNESOTA, MASSACHUSETTS.CALIFORNIA NO SIGNIF
RISK LEVEL:NONE OF CHEMS IN THIE PRODUC T ARE LISTED.