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Sulfuric acid 98% a.r.

CAS 7664-93-9
EC 231-639-5

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Sulfuric acid 98% a.r.
Product Form
Substance
Product Code
CL00.2637
Chemical Name
Sulfuric acid
Synonyms
battery acid (=sulfuric acid, conc=98%) / BOV, conc=98% / brown acid, conc=98% / brown oil of vitriol, conc=98% / chamber acid, conc=98% / dipping acid, conc=98% / electrolyte acid, conc=98% / fertilizer acid, conc=98% / hydrogensulfate, conc=98% / matting acid, conc=98% / oil of vitriol, conc=98% / OV, conc=98% / purge acid, conc=98% / slop acid, conc=98% / spirit of sulfur, conc=98% / spirit of vitriol, conc=98% / sulfate of hydrogen, conc=98% / sulfuric acid mcw2876acs / sulfuric acid reagent mcw2876 / sulfuric-acid- / sulphuric acid / vitriol brown oil, conc=98% / vitriol oil, conc=98% / vitriolic acid, conc=98%

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
7664-93-9 Check regulations →
EC Number
231-639-5 Check regulations →
REACH No.
01-2119458838-20

Identified Uses

Laboratory chemical

Uses advised against

No additional information available

Manufacturers & Suppliers

Chem-Lab nv logo

Chem-Lab nv

national supplier

Industriezone 'De arend 2', Zedelgem – Belgium

+32 50 288320

https://www.chem-lab.be

Emergency Contacts

Emergency Contact

+32 50 28 83 20

Centre Anti-Poisons/Antigifcentrum c/o Hôpital Militaire Reine Astrid

+32 70 245 245

24/7

Centre Anti-Poisons/Antigifcentrum c/o Hôpital Militaire Reine Astrid

02 264 96 30

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Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Met. Corr. Cat. 1 H290
Skin Corr. Cat. 1A H314

GHS Pictograms

GHS05 - Corrosive

GHS05

Hazard Statements

H290 May be corrosive to metals.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Precautionary Statements

P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P309 + P311 IF exposed or if you feel unwell: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

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Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type substance
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
Sulfuric acid 98% a.r. EC: 231-639-5 7664-93-9 100% Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

Remove the victim into fresh air. Respiratory problems: consult a doctor/medical service.

Symptoms: Dry/sore throat. Coughing. ON CONTINUOUS EXPOSURE/CONTACT: Corrosion of the upper respiratory tract. FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS MAY APPEAR LATER: Possible laryngeal spasm/oedema. Risk of pneumonia. Risk of lung oedema. Respiratory difficulties.

Skin contact

Do not apply (chemical) neutralizing agents without medical advice. Remove clothing while washing. Do not remove clothing if it sticks to the skin. Cover wounds with sterile bandage. Consult a doctor/medical service. If burned surface > 10%: take victim to hospital.

Symptoms: Caustic burns/corrosion of the skin.

Eye contact

Rinse immediately with plenty of water for 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Do not apply (chemical) neutralizing agents without medical advice.

Symptoms: Corrosion of the eye tissue. Permanent eye damage.

Ingestion

Rinse mouth with water. Immediately after ingestion: give lots of water to drink. Do not induce vomiting. Do not apply (chemical) neutralizing agents without medical advice. Immediately consult a doctor/medical service. Call Poison Information Centre (www.big.be/antigif.html). Ingestion of large quantities: immediately to hospital. Take the container/vomit to the doctor/hospital.

Symptoms: Nausea. Abdominal pain. Blood in stool. Blood in vomit. Burns to the gastric/intestinal mucosa. AFTER INGESTION OF HIGH QUANTITIES: Shock.

Immediate Medical Attention

Depending on the victim's condition: doctor/hospital. If burned surface > 10%: take victim to hospital. Ingestion of large quantities: immediately to hospital. Immediately consult a doctor/medical service.

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Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Quick-acting ABC powder extinguisher. Quick-acting BC powder extinguisher. Quick-acting CO2 extinguisher. Class B foam (alcohol-resistant); after consulting specialist.

Unsuitable media

Water (quick-acting extinguisher, reel); risk of puddle expansion. Quick-acting class B foam extinguisher. Water.

Specific hazards

DIRECT FIRE HAZARD: Non combustible. INDIRECT FIRE HAZARD: Reactions involving a fire hazard: see "Reactivity Hazard". INDIRECT EXPLOSION HAZARD: Reactions with explosion hazards: see "Reactivity Hazard".

Instructions

Cool tanks/drums with water spray/remove them into safety. When cooling/extinguishing: no water in the substance. Dilute toxic gases with water spray. Take account of toxic/corrosive precipitation water.

Firefighter Protection

Heat/fire exposure: self-contained breathing apparatus (EN 136 + EN 137).

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Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Mark the danger area. No naked flames. Keep containers closed. Avoid ingress of water in the containers. Wash contaminated clothes. Large spills/in confined spaces: consider evacuation. In case of hazardous reactions: keep upwind. In case of reactivity hazard: consider evacuation. On contact with moisture/water: keep upwind. On contact with moisture/water: consider evacuation.

Large spill

Large spills/in confined spaces: consider evacuation.

Environmental

Prevent soil and water pollution. Prevent spreading in sewers.

Cleanup methods

Liquid spill: neutralize with lime sodium bicarbonate soda (sodium carbonate) or soda ash. Neutralized substance: shovel into closing drums. Carefully collect the spill/leftovers. Damaged/cooled tanks must be emptied. Clean contaminated surfaces with an excess of water. Take collected spill to manufacturer/competent authority. Wash clothing and equipment after handling.

Materials: lime, sodium bicarbonate, soda (sodium carbonate), or soda ash

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Keep away from naked flames/heat. Measure the concentration in the air regularly. Carry operations in the open/under local exhaust/ventilation or with respiratory protection. Comply with the legal requirements. Remove contaminated clothing immediately. Clean contaminated clothing. Keep the substance free from contamination. Thoroughly clean/dry the installation before use. Do not discharge the waste into the drain. Never add water to this product. Never dilute by pouring water to the acid. Always add the acid to the water. Avoid contact of substance with water. Keep container tightly closed.

Storage

Store in a dry area. Keep container in a well-ventilated place. Keep locked up. Protect against frost. Store at ambient temperature. Keep out of direct sunlight. Provide for a tub to collect spills. Unauthorized persons are not admitted. Under a shelter/in the open. Aboveground. Keep only in the original container. Store only in a limited quantity. Meet the legal requirements.

Hygiene

Observe very strict hygiene - avoid contact.

Fire prevention

Keep away from naked flames/heat.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Hands

Gloves. Materials for protective clothing: Excellent resistance: fluor rubber. Polyethylene. Tetrafluoroethylene. Less resistance: Butyl rubber. neoprene (chloroprene rubber). Polyvinylchloride (PVC). Viton. Poor resistance: Natural rubber. Nitrile rubber. Polyvinylalcohol (PVA)

Eyes

Face shield (EN 166)

Respiratory

Full face mask with filter type E at conc. in air > exposure limit

Skin/Body

Corrosion-proof clothing (EN 14605)

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Evaporation Rate
---
Solubility In Fat
---
Odor
odourless.
Physical State Data
liquid
Form
---
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Cloud Point
---
Solubility
Exothermically soluble in water. Soluble in ethanol. Water: miscible, EU Method A.6: Water solubility Ethanol: soluble
Physical State
Liquid
Voc Content
Not applicable (inorganic)
Relative Density
1.84 (20 °C, Equivalent or similar to OECD 109)
Flash Point
Not applicable
Colour
Colourless.
Solubility In Water
miscible
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Properties Status
---
Freezing Point
Not available
Ph
< 1
Decomposition Temperature
> 340 °C
Boiling Point
330 °C
Vapor Pressure
0.485 hPa (20 °C, 75 %, Equivalent or similar to OECD 104)
Appearance
Liquid.
Explosive Limits
---
Partition Coefficient
Not available
Melting Point
-15 °C
Colour Intensity
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Solidification Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Bulk Density
---
Flammability
Not available
Lower Explosive Limit
Not available
Molecular Weight
98.08 g/mol
Density
1840 kg/m³ (20 °C, Equivalent or similar to OECD 109)
Softening Point
---
Vapor Density
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
Not applicable
Dynamic Viscosity
22.5 mPa·s (20 °C, 95 %)
Upper Explosive Limit
Not available
Odor Threshold
Not available
Kinematic Viscosity
No data available in the literature
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Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

Unstable on exposure to moisture.

Reactivity

Reacts with many compounds: (increased) risk of fire/explosion. Reacts exothermically with organic material: risk of spontaneous ignition. Reacts violently with combustible materials: (increased) risk of fire/explosion. Reacts violently with (some) bases: heat release resulting in increased fire or explosion risk. Reacts with (strong) reducers: (increased) risk of fire/explosion. Violent exothermic reaction with water (moisture): release of corrosive gases/vapours.

Hazardous reactions

No additional information available

Avoid

No additional information available

Incompatible

No additional information available

Decomposition

Aqueous solution reacts with (some) metals: release of highly flammable gases/vapours (hydrogen).

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Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

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Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

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Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

UN Number
1830
Shipping Name
sulphuric acid
Transport Class
8
Packing Group
II
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Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What other names is Sulfuric acid 98% a.r. known by?

Sulfuric acid 98% a.r. is also known as: battery acid (=sulfuric acid, conc=98%) / BOV, conc=98% / brown acid, conc=98% / brown oil of vitriol, conc=98% / chamber acid, conc=98% / dipping acid, conc=98% / electrolyte acid, conc=98% / fertilizer acid, conc=98% / hydrogensulfate, conc=98% / matting acid, conc=98% / oil of vitriol, conc=98% / OV, conc=98% / purge acid, conc=98% / slop acid, conc=98% / spirit of sulfur, conc=98% / spirit of vitriol, conc=98% / sulfate of hydrogen, conc=98% / sulfuric acid mcw2876acs / sulfuric acid reagent mcw2876 / sulfuric-acid- / sulphuric acid / vitriol brown oil, conc=98% / vitriol oil, conc=98% / vitriolic acid, conc=98%

What is the hazard signal word for Sulfuric acid 98% a.r.?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of Sulfuric acid 98% a.r.?

Sulfuric acid 98% a.r. is a liquid appearing as liquid. with colourless. color. It has odourless. odor.

What is the solubility of Sulfuric acid 98% a.r.?

Exothermically soluble in water. Soluble in ethanol. Water: miscible, EU Method A.6: Water solubility Ethanol: soluble

What is Sulfuric acid 98% a.r. used for?

Laboratory chemical

What are the hazard statements for Sulfuric acid 98% a.r.?

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 98% a.r.?

The melting point is -15 °C and the boiling point is 330 °C.