CKTWH - 98-3303, SULFURIC ACID

Product Identification

Product ID:98-3303, SULFURIC ACID
MSDS Date:01/21/1999
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:D DG
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKTWH

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, RESPIRATORY
TRACT, AND LUNGS. EYES-MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. SKIN-MAY CAUSE
IRRITATION. INGESTION-MAY CAUSE GASTROINTESTINAL DISCOMFORT.
INHALATION-MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO RESPIRATORY TRACT. CHRONIC:
NONE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT LISTED AS CAUSING CANCER BY IARC,
NTP OR OSHA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:CAUSES SEVERE BURNS ON CONTACT WITH
ANY BODY TISSUE. POSSIBLY FATAL BY INHALATION OR INGESTION.
INHALATION OF MIST MAY DAMAGE RESPIRATORY TRACT AND LUNGS.

First Aid

First Aid:EYE-FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINS, RAISING & LOWERING EYELIDS
OCCASIONALLY. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION PERSISTS.
SKIN-THOROUGHLY WASH EXPOSED AREA FOR 15 MINS. REMOVE CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING. LA UNDER 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 CONTROL 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 PERSON WARM & QUIET , GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:USE DRY CHEMICAL, CO2 OR APPROPRIATE FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT AND NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:REACTS WITH MOST METALS TO FORM EXPLOSIVE
HYDROGEN GAS WHICH CAN FORM EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES WITH AIR. MAY IGNITE
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL ON CONTACT.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL. 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 ABSORBANT AND CONTAINERIZE FOR DISPOSAL.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED AND
PROTECTED AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE. KEEP UPRIGHT; SEPARATE FORM ALL
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS, COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS AND OXIDIZING AGENTS.
WHEN DILUTING: ADD ACID TO WATE R; NEVER ADD WATER TO ACID.
Other Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE VAPOR. DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN OR
ON CLOTHING. RETAINING RESIDUE MAY MAKE EMPTY CONTAINERS HAZARDOUS;
USE CAUTION.

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:NEOPRENE, NITRILE 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
PRODUCT CODES: 84-0465, 89-3300, 898-3301, 89-3302, 89-3303, 84-4082.
SIZE:60ML, 125ML, 500ML, 2.5L (9LB).

Chemical Properties

HCC:C1
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-10.C, 14.F
Vapor Pres:1 146C
Spec Gravity:1.844 60/60F
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<1 (H2O=1)
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS VISCOUS LIQUID. SHARP ODOR.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER, BASES, OXIDIZERS, REDUCING AGENTS, METAL POWDERS, CARBIDES,
ACETIC ACID, COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL.
Stability Condition to Avoid:ADDING WATER TO ACID CAN CAUSE VIOLENT,
EXOTHERMIC REACTION, POSSIBLY CAUSING FIRE. CAN REACT VIOLENTLY
WITH ALKALIES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SOX, HYDROGEN (IN PRESENCE OF METALS).
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Disposal

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

Toxicology

Toxicological Information:TOXICITY DATA: ORL-RAT LD50: 2140 MG/KG;
IHL-GPG LC50: 18 MG/M3.

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 NUMBERS: D002.

Transport

Transport Information:DESCRIPTION: SULFURIC ACID, 8, UN1830, II.

Regulatory

SARA Title III Information:HAZARD CATEGORY FOR SARA SECTION 311/312
REPORTING: ACUTE, CHRONIC. SARA EHS SEC. 302 TPQ: SULFURIC
ACID=1000. SARA CHEMICALS NAME LIST: YES.
Federal Regulatory Information:EPA TSCA STATUS: ON TSCA INVENTORY.
CERCLA SEC. 103 RQ LBS.: SULFURIC ACID=1000. RCRA SEC. 261.33:
SULFURIC ACID-NO.