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ATUL LIMITED
Bulk Chemicals & Intermediates Division
Atul 396020, Gujarat, India
Telephone (91-2632) 233261-5 Telefax 233375, 233024, 233619, 233384
E-mail: bi@atul.co.in Web site www.atul.co.in
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION 1 CHEMICAL PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
TRADE NAME Sulphuric acid 98 %
CHEMICAL NAME Sulphuric acid
EMERGENCY CONTACT NO. (02632) 233261 to 233265
SECTION 2 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENTS CAS #
Sulphuric acid 98 % 8014-95-7
SECTION 3 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Corrosive Poisonous if inhaled or swallowed. Skin contact poisonous. Contact could cause burns to skin and eyes. Fire could produce irritating or
poisonous gases. Runoff from fire-control or dilution water could cause pollution. Contact with skin or eyes will cause burning dependent on
concentration. Breathing high concentrations may cause coughing or sneezing. Ingestion: Serious burns of mouth.REACTION.
SECTION 4 EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
Flush eyes with water for 15 minutes. Hold eyelids open while washing.
EYE CONTACT
Wash off with water. Remove clothing. Shower thoroughly. IMMEDIATELY remove contaminated
SKIN CONTACT
clothing and drench affected area with running water for 20 minutes.
Remove from contaminated area. Give oxygen. CPR if indicated. Move to fresh air.
INHALATION
Do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth. Immediately give plenty of water to drink. Prompt medical
INGESTION attention is vital.
SECTION 5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FIRE
Some of these materials may react violently with water. Move container from fire area if you can do it
without risk. Cool containers that are exposed to flames with water from the side until well after the
fire is out. Stay away from ends of tanks. Keep unnecessary people away; isolate hazard area and
deny entry. Stay upwind; keep out of low areas. Positive- pressure self-contained breathing
apparatus (SCBA) and chemical protective clothing that is specifically recommended by the shipper
or manufacturer may be worn. It will provide little or no thermal protection. Structural firefighter's
protective clothing is NOT effective with these materials.
EXPLOSION Not considered to be an explosion hazard.
SMALL FIRES: Dry chemical, CO2, Halon, water spray or alcohol foam. LARGE FIRES: Water spray,
FIRE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA fog or standard foam is recommended.
SECTION 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal protection: As a minimum use chemical-resistant gloves, eye/face and breathing protection. Environmental precautions: Downwind
evacuation may be necessary. Methods for cleaning up: Contain spillages by damming or construction of barriers. Neutralize with alkali (e.g. soda
ash). If possible absorb with earth or non-organic absorbent material then shovel or pump into dry well-labelled containers for disposal or recovery.
Wash spillage area with large amounts of water.
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SECTION 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not breathe fumes. Provide adequate ventilation. Storage Store in
stainless steel or glass, in well-ventilated area, away from sunlight and moisture. Keep away from strong bases and
organic compounds.
SECTION 8 PERSONAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
Provide self-contained breathing apparatus or an airline mask.
Complete protective body overclothing, rubber hand gloves and shoes.
SKIN PROTECTION
EYE PROTECTION Side covered safety goggles / face shield
Provide sufficient ventilation at the storage place for fumes in case of leakage.
VENTILATION
SECTION 9 PHYSICAL DATA
BOILING POINT (OC) FREEZING POINT (OC)
330 鈥? C 3oC
SPECIFIC GRAVITY SOLUBILITY IN WATER
1.84 Soluble
APPEARANCE AND ODOR Colourless to cloudy oily MOLECULAR WEIGHT 98
liquid
SECTION 10 REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY Chemically stable
INCOMPATIBILITY Water, Steam , Reacts with alkalis generating heat.Diluted acid reacts with most metals and
generates highly flammable hydrogen.
Strong acid generates sulphur dioxide.
OTHER
SECTION 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
LC 50 347 mg/kg
Other Inhalation: May cause corrosion, pain, vomiting, burns to the mouth and throat and perforation of
the oesophagus. Inhalation of the fumes may cause fluid build up on the lung (pulmonary oedema)
up to 24 hours after exposure which could prove fatal.
Skin Contact: May cause severe second and third degree burns.
Eye Contact: May cause corrosion and permanent damage if eye is not immediately irrigated.
Ingestion: No effects except those secondary to tissue damage.
Long Term Exposure: Prolonged/repeated contact may cause redness, cracking and dermatitis of
the skin.
SECTION 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
AQUATIC TOXICITY No ecological problems are expected when the product is handled and used with due care. Users
should ensure that they comply with environmental legislation. Environmental fate and mobility:
May be very dangerous if allowed to enter drinking water intakes. Persistence, degradation and
bioaccumulation: Fish toxicity critical conc. = 10mg/l (7.34 mg/l/48hrs - Lymnaea Palustris 0-100%
mortality) Effect on effluent treatment: Harmful to aquatic life in low concentrations.
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SECTION 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION
There are no uniform EC regulations for the disposal of chemicals or residues. Chemical residues generally count as special waste. The disposal of
the latter is regulated in the EC member countries through corresponding laws and regulations. We recommend that you contact the authorities in
charge or approved waste disposal companies which will advise you on how to dispose of special waste. Disposal in accordance with local legal
provisions.
SECTION 14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN No 1830 Hazchem Code 2p
EAC 59 ERG No. 137
IMDG Code 8220 IMDG-Packaging Group II
Marine Polutant yes Class : Class: 8 Corrosive Group: II
Subsidiary Risks : None
SECTION 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
EC Hazard Classification : Users should ensure that they comply with relevant legislation.
Dangerous Substances Directive 67/548/ECC
Risk Phases: Causes severe burns
Safety Phases: Keep out of reach of children. In case of contact with eyes, rinse
immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
NEVER ADD WATER TO THIS PRODUCT
SECTION 16 OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA HMIS
HEALTH 3
FLAMM. 0
REACT. 2
This document is intended only as a guide to the appropriate precautionary handling of the material by a properly trained person using this
product. Individuals receiving the information must exercise their independent judgment in determining its appropriateness for a particular
purpose. While this information and recommendations set forth are believed to be accurate as of the date hereof, ATUL LIMITED makes no
warranty with respect hereto and disclaims all liability from reliance thereon.
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