Identification
Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information
Product Information
- Product Name
- Sulfuric acid
- Product Code
- 339741
- Chemical Name
- Sulfuric acid
Regulatory Identifiers
- CAS Number
- 7664-93-9 Check regulations →
- REACH No.
- 01-2119458838-20-XXXX
Identified Uses
Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances
Manufacturers & Suppliers
Merck Life Science BV/SRL
manufacturer
Brusselsesteenweg 288, B-3090 OVERIJSE
+32 (0)3 899-1301
Emergency Contacts
CHEMTREC
+(32) 28 083237
Anti-poison centre
070 245245
Hazard Identification
GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements
Hazard Classifications
GHS Pictograms
GHS05
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
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Composition / Information on Ingredients
Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification
| Chemical Name | CAS Number | Concentration | Hazardous |
|---|---|---|---|
| sulphuric acid EC: 231-639-5 | 7664-93-9 | 100% | Yes |
For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
Notes
For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
First Aid Measures
Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents
After inhalation: fresh air. Call in physician.
In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Call a physician immediately.
After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Immediately call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses.
After swallowing: make victim drink water (two glasses at most), avoid vomiting (risk of perforation). Call a physician immediately. Do not attempt to neutralise.
Firefighting Measures
Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection
Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
Sulfur oxides. Not combustible. Ambient fire may liberate hazardous vapours.
Suppress (knock down) gases/vapors/mists with a water spray jet.
Firefighter Protection
Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.
Accidental Release Measures
Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection
Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.
Do not let product enter drains.
Collect, bind, and pump off spills.
Materials: liquid-absorbent and neutralising material (e.g. Chemizorb® H⁺, Merck Art. No. 101595)
Related Products
Similar products with comparable safety profiles
Handling and Storage
Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements
For precautions see section 2.2.
No metal containers. Tightly closed.
Exposure Controls / PPE
Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment
Full contact: Material: Viton®, Minimum layer thickness: 0,7 mm, Break through time: 480 min, Material tested: Vitoject® (KCL 890 / Aldrich Z677698, Size M). Splash contact: Material: butyl-rubber, Minimum layer thickness: 0,7 mm, Break through time: 120 min, Material tested: Butoject® (KCL 898). When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN 16523-1 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves.
Tightly fitting safety goggles. Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Recommended Filter type: Filter type P2. The entrepreneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer.
Acid-resistant protective clothing.
Do not let product enter drains.
Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics
Stability and Reactivity
Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature).
No data available
A risk of explosion and/or of toxic gas formation exists with the following substances: Water, Alkali metals, alkali compounds, Ammonia, Aldehydes, acetonitrile, Alkaline earth metals, alkalines, Acids, alkaline earth compounds, Metals, metal alloys, Oxides of phosphorus, phosphorus, hydrides, halogen-halogen compounds, oxyhalogenic compounds, permanganates, nitrates, carbides, combustible substances, organic solvent, acetylidene, Nitriles, organic nitro compounds, anilines, Peroxides, picrates, nitrides, lithium silicide, iron(III) compounds, bromates, chlorates, Amines, perchlorates, hydrogen peroxide
no information available
animal/vegetable tissues Contact with metals liberates hydrogen gas.
In the event of fire: see section 5
Ecological Information
Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data
The data for this section has not been processed yet.
Disposal Considerations
Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes
No data available
Transport Information
UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements
- UN Number
- 1830
- Shipping Name
- SULPHURIC ACID
- Transport Class
- 8
- Packing Group
- II
No data available
No data available
No data available
Regulatory Information
Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about safety, handling, and properties
What is the hazard signal word for Sulfuric acid?
The signal word is danger.
What is the physical form of Sulfuric acid?
Sulfuric acid is a clear, liquid appearing as clear with colorless color. It has odorless odor.
What is the solubility of Sulfuric acid?
soluble
What is Sulfuric acid used for?
Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances
What are the hazard statements for Sulfuric acid?
This substance has 2 hazard statements:
- H290: May be corrosive to metals.
- H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
What is the melting point of Sulfuric acid?
The melting point is 10,31 °C and the boiling point is 290 °C - lit..