CKSYW - SULFURIC ACID, 0.5M

Product Identification

Product ID:SULFURIC ACID, 0.5M
MSDS Date:01/02/1998
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:D DG
Status Code:A
Kit Part:Y
MSDS Number: CKSYW

Responsible Party
CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY
2700 YORK RD
BURLINGTON, NC 27215-3387
US

Emergency Phone: 800-227-1150

Info Phone: 800-227-1150/800-424-9300

Cage: 59896

Contractor
CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO
BURLINGTON, NC 27215-3387 US

Telephone: 800-227-1150/910-584-0381

Cage: 59896

Ingredients

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

Hazards

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:TARGET ORGANS: SKIN, NOSE, THROAT, AND
SKIN. EYES-MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. SKIN-MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.
INGESTION-MAY CAUSE GASTROINTESTINAL DISCOMFORT. INHALATION-MAY
CAUSE IRRITATION TO RESPIRATORY TRACT . CHRONIC: NO CHRONIC EFFECTS
DATA FOUND.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT LISTED AS CAUSING CANCER BY IARC,
NTP OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:ACUTE: EYE: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. SKIN: MAY
CAUSE IRRITATION. INGESTION: MAY CAUSE CHRONIC: NONE
IDENTIFIED.GASTROINTESTINAL DISCOMFORT. INHALATION: MAY CAUSE
IRRITATION TO RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS OF SKIN,
NOSE, THROAT, AND SKIN.

First Aid

First Aid:EYE: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. RAISING &
LOWERING EYELIDS. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION PERSISTS.
SKIN: THOROUGHLY WASH EXPOSED AREA FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CL OTHING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. INGEST: IF
SWALLOWED, IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE PLENTY OF WATER. IMMEDIATELY CALL A
PHYSICIAN OR POISON CON TROL CENTER. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH
TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. INHALE: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN
IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF
BREATHING HAS STOPPED. KEEP PER SON WARM & QUIET, GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA SUITABLE TO EXTINGUISH SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT AND NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCES TOXIC
FUMES. IS A STRONG OXIDANT; AND IN CONTACT WITH ORGHANIC MATERIALS
(E.G. CHLORATES, CARBIDES, FULMINATES, PICRATES) MAY CAUSE FIRES
AND EXPLOSION. REACTS VIOLENTL Y WITH MANY SUBSTANCES WITH
GENERATION OF HEAT. ATTACKS BASE METALS (EXCEPT LEAD) FORMING
COMBUSTIBLE HYDROGEN GAS.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE SPILL AREA. ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES OF
IGNITION. REMOVE ALL NON-ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL FROM AREA. CLEAN-UP
PERSONNEL SHOULD WEAR PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE GEAR. ABSORB
MATERIAL WITH SUITABLE ABS ORBANT AND CONTAINERIZE FOR DISPOSAL.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CONTAINER CLOSED.
STORE IN A COOL, DRY AREA. DO NOT STORE NEAR METAL POWDERS OR OTHER
REDUCING MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN OR ON CLOTHING.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:A NIOSH/MSHA CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR
SHOULD BE WORN IF PEL OR TLV IS EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: YES. MECHANICAL (GENERAL): YES.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER, NEOPRENE, PVC OR EQUIVALENT.
Eye Protection:SPLASH PROOF CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES SHOULD BE WORN AT
ALL TIMES
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT, EYE WASH, SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
OTHER PRODUCT CODES: 89-3411, 89-3413, 74-6430, 74-6432, 74-6435,
84-0996, 84-0520, 84-0465 (500ML, 1L).

Chemical Properties

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:=-2.C, 28.4F
Spec Gravity:1.03 (H20=1)
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID. SULFURIC ACID IS OILY.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
BASES, OXIDIZERS, ORGANIC MATERIAL, HALOGENS OR INTERHALOGENS, LITHIUM
NITRATE, METAL ACETALDHYDES, METAL OXIDES, METALS, POTASSIUM
CHLORATE, SODIUM HYDRIDE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:CAN REACT WITH POWDERED METALS TO FORM
FLAMMABLE HYDROGEN GAS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SOX, WILL REACT WITH WATER OR STEAM TO
PRODUCE TOXIC AND CORROSIVE FUMES.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. ALWAYS CONTACT A PERMITTED WAST
DISPOSER (TSD) TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE.

Toxicology

Toxicological Information:ORAL-RAT LD50: 2140 MG/KG; INHL-GPG LC50: 510
MG/M3/2H.

Other Information

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
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.

Ecology

Ecological:EPA WASTE NUMBER: NONE.

Transport

Transport Information:SULFURIC ACID SOLUTION, UN1830.

Regulatory

SARA Title III Information:HAZARD CATEGORY SECTION 311/312 REPORTING:
ACUTE. SULFURIC ACID: NAME LIST: YES. SECTION 302: 1000 TPQ.
Federal Regulatory Information:ON TSCA INVENTORY. CERCLA SEC. 103: 1000
LBS.