===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:SULFURIC ACID 93%
NIIN:00-368-7991
MSDS Number: CBRZC
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:ASHLAND CHEMICAL CO IC AND S DIV
Address:5200 BLAZER PKY
City:DUBLIN
State:OH
ZIP:43017
Country:US
Info Phone Num:614-889-3844
Emergency Phone Num:614-889-3844
CAGE:5A188
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:ASHLAND CHEMICAL CO
Address:5200 PAUL BLAZEL MEMORIAL PARKWAY
Box:City:DUBLIN
State:OH
ZIP:43017
Country:US
Phone:614-889-4505
CAGE:5A188
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:SULFURIC ACID (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7664-93-9
RTECS #:WS5600000
Fraction by Wt: 93%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3/3 STEL; 9596
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 4.8-9%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION OF VAPOR/MIST MAY CAUSE
SEVERE IRRITATION & BURNS TO NOSE,THROAT & RESPIRATORY
TRACT.INGESTION MAY BE FATAL OR HARMFUL;CAUSES SEVERE STOMACH &
INTESTINAL IRRITATION.EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE IRREV ERSIBLE DAMAGE TO
SKIN & EYES.PROLONGEDEXPOSURE TO STRONG-INORGANIC MISTS OF SULFURIC
ACID MAY CAUSE CANCER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:IARC LISTS STRONG-INORGANIC-ACXID MISTS
CONTAINING SULFURIC ACID AS A SUSPECTED (2A) CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALED-SEVERE IRRITATION & BURNS TO
NOSE,THROAT,RESPIRATORY
TRACT.EYES-STINGING,TEARING,REDNESS,SWELLING,CORNEAL
DAMAGE,BLINDNESS.SKIN-REDNESS,SWELLING,BURNS,SEVERE SKIN
DAMAGE.INGESTED-NAUSEA,VOMITI NG,DIARRHEA,ABDOMINAL PAIN,VOMITING
OF BLOOD,BURNS/TISSUE DESTRUCTION IN MOUTH/THROAT/DIGESTIVE
TRACT,LOW BLOOD PRESSURE
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:EYES-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, HOLD LIDS
APART. SEEK MEDICAL ATTN. SKIN-REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHES. FLUSH
WITH LOTS OF WATER. SEEK MEDICAL ATTN. INHALED-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
ADMINI STER OXYGEN OR ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION AS NEEDED. SEEK
MEDICAL ATTN. INGESTED-DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING! SEEK IMMEDIATE
MEDICAL ATTN. IF CONSCIOUS, RINSE MOUTH & GIVE WATER OR MILK TO
DRINK.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
FULL FIRE FIGHTER'S PROTECTIVE GEAR/CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE GEAR. USE
WATER TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEVER USE WELDING OR CUTTING TORCH ON OR
NEAR DRUM (EVEN EMPTY) BECAUSE PRODUCT (EVEN RESIDUE) CAN IGNITE
EXPLOSIVELY.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:COVER WITH SODIUM BICARBONATE OR SODA
ASH/FLAKED LIME MIXTURE (50-50). MIX AND ADD WATER IF NEEDED. SCOOP
UP SLURRY AND WASH SITE WITH SODA ASH SOLUTION. PROPER MIXING
PROCEDURES ARE ESSENTIAL. ONLY T RAINED PERSONNEL SHOULD PERFORM
THIS TASK.
Neutralizing Agent:SODIUM BICARBONATE OR SODA ASH/FLAKED LIME MIXTURE.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE AWAY FROM
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:CONTAINERS OF THIS PRODUCT MAY BE HAZARDOUS WHEN
EMPTIED. SINCE EMPTYS MAY CONTAIN RESIDUE, ALL HAZARD PRECAUTIONS
MUST BE OBSERVED. ADDITION OF WATER RELEASES HEAT WHICH CAN CAUSE
VIOLENT BOILING & S PUTTERING. ADD SLOWLY & IN SMALL AMOUNTS
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE
OR AN EMERGENCY OCCURS; WEAR AN MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR WITH
ACID MIST CARTRIDGE OR AN AIR-SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR OR SCBA, AS
REQUIRED. USE IAW 29 C FR 1910.134.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR LOCAL EXHAUST TO
MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE, PVC.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. DLA-HMIS:
EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS PRESENTED BY CAGE 5A188 FOR CONTRACT NUMBER SP0450-96-ML905.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F,100C
Vapor Pres:17.5
Spec Gravity:1.837
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<1 (ETHYL ETHER=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR & SYRUPY LIQUID.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:5-10
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ALKALIS, METALS (RELEASES FLAMMABLE/EXPLOSIVE HYDROGEN GAS).
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:ACID VAPORS.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:PRODUCT WILL NOT UNDERGO HAZARDOUS
POLYMERIZATION.
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.
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