MSDS NAME:311/312/313/315/322 SULFURIC ACID
NIIN:00F036305
MSDS Number: BVRMC
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:UNION OIL CO OF CALIF/UNOCAL CHEM DIV
Address:1201 W 5TH ST
Box:60455
City:LOS ANGELES
State:CA
ZIP:90017
Country:US
Info Phone Num:213-977-7589
Emergency Phone Num:213-977-7589
CAGE:23034
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:76 PRODUCTS CO
Address:1201 W 5TH ST
Box:City:LOS ANGELES
State:CA
ZIP:90017
Country:US
Phone:213-977-7589
CAGE:23034
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: SEVERE BURNS,
CORNEAL/IRREVERSIBLE DAMAGE. SKIN: SEVERE BURNS/IRRITATING/DAMAGE.
INHALATION: SEVERE IRRITATION/BURNS OF THE NOSE, THROAT/RESPIRATORY
TRACT. INGESTION: HARMFUL/FATAL. SEVERE IRRIT ATION/BURNS OF THE
MOUTH, THROAT & DIGESTIVE TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SEE INGREDIENTS.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, BURNS, STINGING, TEARING, REDNESS,
SWELLING. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: INGESTION- LONG TERM COMPLICATIONS MAY
INCLUDE ESOPHAGEAL, GASTRIC/PYLORIC STRICTURES & STENOSIS. CASE
STUDIES SUGGEST THAT ACID INGESTION MAY INCREASE THE RISK
OFSTOMACH CANCER.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING SKIN & LUNG DISORDERS.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
Eyes: MOVE TO FRESH AIR. FLUSH W/CLEAN WATER FOR 30 MINS.
SKIN: FLUSH W/LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. IF DAMAGED, APPLY A CLEAN
DRESSING. IF NOT DAMAGED, WASH W/MILD SOAP/WATER. INHALATION: MOVE
TO FRESH AI R. APPLY CPR/OXYGEN IF NECESSARY. INGESTION: DON'T
INDUCE VOMITING. IF CONSCIOUS RINSE MOUTH W/WATER & DILUTE W/GLASS
OF MILK/WATER. DON'T LEAVE UNATTENDED. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN
ALL CASES.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:NONE TO BOILING
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL/CO2
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT W/RESPIRATOR. STOP
RELEASE/MOVE UNDAMAGED CONTAINERS SAFELY. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL
EQUIPMENT/MINIMIZE VAPORS. (SEE SUPP)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MATERIAL MAY IGNITE COMBUSTIBLES &
ATTACKS COMMON METALS. CLOSED CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO EXTREME HEAT
MAY RUPTURE. VAPORS ARE > AIR & ACCUMULATE IN LOW AREAS.
Spill Release Procedures:STAY UPWIND/AWAY. ISOLATE AREA. STOP RELEASE
W/O RISK. KEEP COMBUSTIBLES AWAY. WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
PREVENT FROM ENTERING WATERWAYS/DRAINAGE SYSTEMS. DIKE. ABSORB
W/INERT NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIA L/PLACE IN SEALED CONTAINERS.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:USE/STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL
VENTILATED AREA. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED. STORE ONLY IN APPROVED
CONTAINERS. PROTECT CONTAINERS FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:DON'T GET IN EYES/SKIN/CLOTHING. DON'T BREATHE
VAPOR/MIST. DON'T TASTE/SWALLOW. THIS PRODUCT HAS A GREAT AFFINITY
FOR WATER. ABSTRACTING IT FROM THE AIR/ORGANIC SUBSTANCES, WILL
CHAR WOOD.
Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATORY PROTECTION WHEN CONCENTRATIONS
EXCEED THE EXPOSURE LIMITS. DEPENDING ON THE AIRBORNE
CONCENTRATION, USE A RESPIRATOR/GAS MASK W/APPROPRIATE CARTRIDGES &
CANISTERS/SUPPLIED AIR EQUIPMENT. N IOSH APPROVED IF AVAILABLE.
Ventilation:IF CURRENT PRACTICES ARE NOT ADEQUATE TO MAINTAIN
CONCENTRATIONS < EXPOSURE LIMITS, ADDITIONAL EXHAUST IS REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:IMPERMEABLE
Eye Protection:FACE SHIELD/CHEMICAL GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING, EYE WASH & QUICK DRENCH
SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. USE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE
PRACTICE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRE PROCEDURES CONT'D: SMALL COMBUSTIBLES MAY BE SMOTHERED W/SUITABLE
DRY CHEMICALS/WATER. AVOID WATER ON ACID. MAT TO AVOID CONT'D:
ALKALINE/ORGANIC MATERIALS, COMBUSTIBLES/STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: ACID INGESTION MAY CAUSE GASTROESOPHAGEAL
PERFORATION/ABSCESS FORMATION W/IN 72 HOURS/WEEKS LATER.
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text: 260-538F
Vapor Density:3.4
Spec Gravity:1.82-1.84
Evaporation Rate & Reference:(N-BU AC=1): <1
Solubility in Water:100%
Appearance and Odor:EXTREMELY SLIPPERY CLEAR VISCOUS LIQUID W/ODORLESS
TO SHARP PUNGENT.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NEGLI
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER/CARBIDES/CHLORATES/FULMINATES/NITRATES/PICRATES/METALS/HYPOCHLORI
TES/SULFIDES/CYANIDES (SEE SUPP)
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF SULFUR, SULFUR TRIOXIDE
Waste Disposal Methods:USE WATER SPRAY TO REDUCE VAPORS. SULFURIC ACID
IS EXTREMELY SLIPPERY. DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE &
FEDERAL REGULATIONS. CORROSIVE UN1830.
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