MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Revised: 05/15/08
SULFURIC ACID, FUMING Replaces: 04/10/08
CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL Printed: 05/20/08
1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Product Name: Sulfuric Acid, Fuming
Product Code(s): 89-3340
Size: 500 ml
Chemical Name: Sulfuric Acid, Fuming
CAS Number: 8014-95-7
Formula: H2SO4 + SO3
Synonyms: Oleum; Disulfuric Acid; Pyrosulfphuric Acid
Distributor: Carolina Biological Supply Company
2700 York Road
Burlington, NC 27215
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2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Principal Hazardous Components: Sulfuric Acid (CAS#7664-93-9) 65-88%
Sulfur Trioxide (cas#7446-11-9) 12-35%
TLV and PEL units: Sulfuric Acid
ACGIH-TLV 0.2 mg/m3 TWA (thoracic fraction)
OSHA-PEL 1 mg/m3 TWA
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview: Avoid contact with eyes. After contact with skin,
wash immediately with plenty of water. Keep container tightly closed.
Potential Health Effects:
Eyes: May cause severe irritation and possible damage to eye tissues.
Skin: May cause extreme irritation and destruction of skin in case of
prolonged contact.
Ingestion: May cause extreme gastrointestinal discomfort; corrosive to
esophagus, stomach, digestive tract.
Inhalation: May cause severe irritation or burns to respiratory tract.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Emergency and First Aid Procedures:
Eyes - Flush with water for at least 15 minutes, raising and lowering
eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention at once.
Skin - Thoroughly wash exposed area for at least 15 minutes. Remove
contaminated clothing. Launder contaminated clothing before reuse. Get
medical attention at once.
Ingestion - Do not induce vomiting. If swallowed, if conscious, give
water immediately and get medical attention at once. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Inhalation - Remove to fresh air. Give oxygen if breathing is
difficult; give artificial respiration if breathing has stopped. Keep
person warm and quiet, and get medical attention at once.
5. FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES
Flash Point(Method Used): N/A
NFPA Rating: Health: 3
Fire: 0
Reactivity: 2
Extinguisher Media:
Use dry chemical, CO2 or appropriate foam.
Flammable Limits in Air % by Volume: N/A
Autoignition Temperature: N/A
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CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL Printed: 05/20/08
Special Firefighting Procedures:
Firefighters should wear full protective equipment and NIOSH approved
self-contained breathing apparatus.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: A violent exothermic reaction
occurs with water. Sufficient heat may be produced to ignite
combustible materials. Strong oxidizer. Contact with combustible
materials, flammable materials, or powdered metals can cause fire or
explosion. Reacts with most metals to produce hydrogen gas, which can
form an explosive mixture with air.
6. SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled:
Ventilate area of spill. Eliminate all sources of ignition.
Remove all non-essential personnel from area. Clean-up personnel should
wear proper protective equipment and clothing. Absorb material with
suitable absorbent and containerize for disposal.
7. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Precautions to be Taken in Handling or Storing: Keep container tightly
closed. Store in corrosion-proof area. Keep containers out of sun and
away from heat.
Other Precautions: Store above 22 C (72 F).
8. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Respiratory Protection(Specify Type):
A NIOSH/MSHA chemical cartridge respirator should be worn if PEL or
TLV is exceeded.
Ventilation:
Local Exhaust: Yes
Mechanical(General): Yes
Special: No
Other: No
Protective Gloves:
Neoprene, nitrile or equivalent
Eye Protection:
Splash proof chemical safety goggles should be worn at all times.
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment:
Lab apron, eye wash, and safety shower.
9. PHYSICAL DATA
Molecular Weight: 178.14
Melting Point: N/A
Boiling Point: Decomposes
Vapor Pressure: N/A
Vapor Density(Air=1): N/A
Specific Gravity(H2O=1): 1.92
Percent Volatile by Volume: N/A
Evaporation Rate(H2O=1): N/A
Solubility in Water: 100%
Appearance and Odor: Colorless viscous liquid, Suffocating odor
10. REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Stable
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, Moisture
Incompatibility(Materials to Avoid): Strong reducing agents, organic
materials, combustible materials, most common metals, water, strong
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bases, strong oxidizing agents, cyanides.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Oxides of Sulfur
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
11. TOXICITY DATA
Toxicity Data: Inhalation Rat LC50: 347 ppm/1 hour
For Sulfuric Acid: Oral Rat LD50: 2140 mg/kg;
Inhalation Rat LC50: 510 mg/m3/2H.
Effects of Overexposure:
Acute: See section 3
Chronic: Lung damage
Conditions Aggravated by Overexposure: Severe irritation of respiratory
system. Burns to the skin and eyes. Causes nausea, vomiting, severe
burns to mouth, throat, and stomach, kidney dysfunction.
Target Organs: Respiratory system, eyes, skin teeth, kidneys, lungs,
stomach, throat, mouth
Primary Route(s) of Entry: Inhalation, ingestion, eye and skin contact.
12. ECOLOGICAL DATA
EPA Waste Numbers: D001, D002, D003 (ignitable, corrosive, reactive
waste)
13. DISPOSAL INFORMATION
Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose in accordance with all applicable
Federal, State and Local regulations.
Always contact a permitted waste disposer (TSD) to assure compliance.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Description: Sulfuric Acid, 8, UN1831, I
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EPA TSCA Status: On TSCA Inventory
Hazard Category for SARA Section 311/312 Reporting: Acute, Chronic
SARA Sec. 313
SARA EHS Chemicals CERCLA RCRA
Product or Sec. 302 Name Chemical Sec. 103 Sec.
Components TPQ List Category RQ lbs. 261.33
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Sulfuric Acid- 1,000 Yes No 1,000 lbs No
Fuming
Sulfur Trioxide 100 lbs Yes No 1 lb No
16. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The information provided in this Material Safety Data Sheet represents a
compilation of data drawn directly from various sources available to us.
Carolina Biological Supply makes no representation or guarantee as to
the suitability of this information to a particular application of the
substance covered in the Material Safety Data Sheet. Any employer must
carefully assess the applicability of any information contained herein
in regards to the particular use to which the employer puts the
material.
Glossary
ACGIH.......American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
CAS Number..Chemical Abstracts Service Number
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CERCLA......Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act
DOT.........U.S. Department of Transportation
IARC........International Agency of Research on Cancer
mppcf......million particles per cubic foot
N/A.........Not Available
NTP.........National Toxicology Program
OSHA........Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PEL.........Permissible Exposure Limit
ppm.........parts per million
RCRA........Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
SARA........Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act
TLV.........Threshold Limit Value
TSCA........Toxic Substances Control Act
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