PRO-LAB DIAGNOSTICS
Unit 7, Westwood Court, Clayhill Industrial Estate, Neston, South Wirral, Cheshire, CH64 3UJ
Tel. 0151 353 1613 Fax. 0151 353 1614
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ISO 13485:2003 REGISTERED CERTIFICATE NUMBER 9190-3
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Section 1. Chemical Identification
Product Code: PL7100.
Product Name: Sulphuric Acid 20%.
Supplier: Pro-Lab Diagnostics
7 Westwood Court
Clayhill Industrial estate
Neston
Cheshire
CH64 3UJ
Telephone: 0151 353 1613
Fax: 0151 353 1614
Email/Website: support@pro-lab.com/www.pro-lab.com
Section 2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Name: Sulphuric Acid
EC No: 231-639-5
CAS-No: 7664-93-9
Content: 20.0%
Classification: C;R35
The full text for all R-phrases are displayed in section 16
Section 3. Hazards Identification
Causes severe burns.
Classification: C;R35.
Section 4. First Aid Measures
INHALATION
Move the exposed person to fresh air at once. Provide rest, warmth and fresh air. Get
medical attention.
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INGESTION
Rinse mouth thoroughly. Drink plenty of water. Get medical attention immediately.
Provide rest, warmth and fresh air.
SKIN CONTACT
Remove contaminated clothing and launder before reuse. Wash the skin
immediately with soap and water. Get medical attention immediately.
EYE CONTACT
Make sure to remove any contact lenses from the eyes before rinsing. Promptly wash
eyes with plenty of water while lifting the eyelids. Continue to rinse for at least 15
minutes and get medical attention.
Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
Use fire-extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding materials.
SPECIFIC HAZARDS:
May involve toxic fumes in fire.
PROTECTIVE MEASURES IN FIRE:
Self contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing must be worn in case of
fire.
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
Wear protective clothing as described in Section 8 of this safety data sheet.
SPILL CLEAN UP METHODS
Stop leak if possible without risk. Neutralise spilled material with crushed limestone,
soda ash or lime. Absorb in vermiculite, dry sand or earth and place into containers.
Flush with plenty of water to clean spillage area. Containers with collected spillage
must be properly labelled with correct contents and hazard symbol
Section 7. Handling and Storage
USAGE PRECAUTIONS
Avoid spilling, skin and eye contact. Do not add water to acid.
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
Store in tightly closed original container in a dry and cool place.
STORAGE CLASS
Corrosive storage.
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Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
INGREDIENT COMMENTS
OES = Occupational Exposure Standards
ENGINEERING MEASURES
Provide additional ventilation, including appropriate local extraction, to ensure that the
defined occupational exposure limit is not exceeded.
RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT
No specific recommendation made, but respiratory protection must be used if the
general level exceeds the Recommended Workplace Exposure Limit.
HAND PROTECTION
Use protective gloves made of rubber or plastic. The most suitable glove must be
chosen in consultation with the gloves supplier, who can inform about the breakthrough
time of the glove material.
EYE PROTECTION
Wear approved safety goggles.
HYGIENE MEASURES
Do not smoke in work area. Promptly remove any clothing that becomes contaminated.
Wash promptly if skin becomes contaminated.
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
APPEARANCE
Liquid.
COLOUR
Colourless.
SOLUBILITY
Miscible with water.
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Section 10. Stability and Reactivity
STABILITY
Stable under normal temperature conditions and recommended use.
Section 11. Toxicological Information
INHALATION
No specific health warnings noted.
INGESTION
Causes burns. May cause stomach pain or vomiting. May cause internal injury.
SKIN CONTACT
Causes burns.
EYE CONTACT
Causes burns. Contact with concentrated chemical may very rapidly cause severe eye
damage, possible loss of sight.
Section 12. Ecological Information
ECOTOXICITY
Not regarded as dangerous for the environment.
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
DISPOSAL METHODS
Dispose of waste and residues in accordance with local authority requirements.
Section 14. Transport Information
UK ROAD CLASS: 8
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Sulphuric Acid
UN NO. ROAD 2796 UK ROAD PACK GR. II
ADR CLASS NO. 8 ADR CLASS Class 8: Corrosive
subs.
ADR PACK GROUP II ADR LABEL NO. 8
RID CLASS NO. 8 RID PACK GROUP II
UN NO. AT SEA 2796 IMDG CLASS 8
IMDG PAGE NO. 8 IMDG PACK GR. II
MARINE POLLUTANT No UN NO. AIR 2796
AIR CLASS 8 AIR PACK GR. II
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Section 15. Regulatory Information
LABELLING
Corrosive
RISK PHRASES
R35 Causes severe burns.
SAFETY PHRASES
S24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and
seek medical advice.
S36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately
(show label where possible).
S60 This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS
Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging) Regulations. Control of Substances
Hazardous to Health.
APPROVED CODE OF PRACTICE
Classification and Labelling of Substances and Preparations Dangerous for Supply.
COSHH essentials: Easy steps to control chemicals.
GUIDANCE NOTES
Occupational Exposure Limits EH40. CHIP for everyone HSG (108).
NATIONAL REGULATIONS
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1999.
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Section 16._Other information
GENERAL INFORMATION
This safety data sheet covers all codes for this product.
REVISION DATE
2006 06.
REV. NO./REPL. MSDS GENERATED
3 / 2003 06.
RISK PHRASES IN FULL
R35 Causes severe burns.
REVISION COMMENTS
The information supplied in this MSDS is correct to the best of our knowledge. We do
not accept any liability for loss, injury or damage which may result from its use.
JUNE 2006
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