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Sulfuric acid

CAS 7664-93-9

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Sulfuric acid
Product Code
SLS2539, SLS1741, SLS3166, SLS2371, SLS3793
Chemical Name
Hydrogen sulfate
Synonyms
Oil of Vitriol; Sulfuric Acid

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
7664-93-9 Check regulations →

Manufacturers & Suppliers

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Emergency Contacts

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02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified no signal word

GHS Pictograms

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type substance
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
Sulfuric acid 7664-93-9 95 - 98% Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention immediately. Evacuate the victim to a safe area as soon as possible. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. If the victim is not breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Seek immediate medical attention.

Skin contact

In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Cold water may be used. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical attention immediately. Wash with a disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial cream. Seek immediate medical attention.

Symptoms: irritated skin

Eye contact

Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Cold water may be used. Get medical attention immediately.

Ingestion

Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. Get medical attention if symptoms appear.

Immediate Medical Attention

Get medical attention immediately.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Specific hazards

Will react with water or steam to produce toxic and corrosive fumes. Reacts with carbonates to generate carbon dioxide gas. Reacts with cyanides and sulfides to form poisonous hydrogen cyanide and hydrogen sulfide respectively.

Instructions

Not applicable.

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Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Stop leak if without risk. Do not get water inside container. Do not touch spilled material. Use water spray curtain to divert vapor drift. Use water spray to reduce vapors.

Small spill

Dilute with water and mop up, or absorb with an inert dry material and place in an appropriate waste disposal container. If necessary: Neutralize the residue with a dilute solution of sodium carbonate.

Large spill

Corrosive liquid. Poisonous liquid. Stop leak if without risk. Absorb with DRY earth, sand or other non-combustible material. Do not get water inside container. Do not touch spilled material. Use water spray curtain to divert vapor drift. Use water spray to reduce vapors. Prevent entry into sewers, basements or confined areas; dike if needed. Call for assistance on disposal. Neutralize the residue with a dilute solution of sodium carbonate. Be careful that the product is not present at a concentration level above TLV. Check TLV on the MSDS and with local authorities.

Environmental

Prevent entry into sewers, basements or confined areas; dike if needed.

Cleanup methods

Dilute with water and mop up, or absorb with an inert dry material and place in an appropriate waste disposal container. Absorb with DRY earth, sand or other non-combustible material.

Materials: water, inert dry material, DRY earth, sand or other non-combustible material, dilute solution of sodium carbonate

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07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Keep locked up.. Keep container dry. Do not ingest. Do not breathe gas/fumes/ vapor/spray. Never add water to this product. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the container or the label. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Storage

Hygroscopic. Reacts violently with water. Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Do not store above 23°C (73.4°F).

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Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Engineering

Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapors below their respective threshold limit value.

Hands

Gloves.

Eyes

Face shield. Splash goggles.

Respiratory

Vapor respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. A self contained breathing apparatus should be used to avoid inhalation of the product.

Skin/Body

Full suit. Boots.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

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

Physical State
Liquid
Physical State Data
liquid
State Under Standard Conditions
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Appearance
Thick oily liquid.
Colour
Colorless.
Colour Intensity
---
Form
---
Odor
Odorless, but has a choking odor when hot.
Odor Threshold
---
Ph
Acidic.
Melting Point
-35°C (-31°F) to 10.36 deg. C
Boiling Point
270°C (518°F) - 340 deg. C
Flash Point
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Freezing Point
---
Softening Point
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Evaporation Rate
---
Vapor Pressure
---
Vapor Density
3.4
Relative Density
1.84
Bulk Density
---
Density
---
Flammability
---
Upper Explosive Limit
---
Lower Explosive Limit
---
Explosive Limits
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Auto Ignition Temperature
---
Decomposition Temperature
340 deg. C
Solubility
Easily soluble in cold water. Sulfuric is soluble in water with liberation of much heat. Soluble in ethyl alcohol.
Partition Coefficient
---
Solubility In Water
---
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
98.08 g/mole
Voc Content
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Dynamic Viscosity
---
Kinematic Viscosity
---
Properties Status
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10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

The product is stable.

Reactivity

Strong oxidizer. Reacts violently with water and alcohol especially when water is added to the product. Hygroscopic. Reactive with oxidizing agents, reducing agents, combustible materials, organic materials, metals, acids, alkalis, moisture.

Hazardous reactions

Will not occur.

Avoid

Incompatible materials, excess heat, combustible material materials, organic materials, exposure to moist air or water, oxidizers, amines, bases. Always add the acid to water, never the reverse.

Incompatible

Oxidizing agents, reducing agents, combustible materials, organic materials, metals, acids, alkalis, moisture, ACETIC ACID, ACRYLIC ACID, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, CRESOL, CUMENE, DICHLOROETHYL ETHER, ETHYLENE CYANOHYDRIN, ETHYLENEIMINE, NITRIC ACID, 2-NITROPROPANE, PROPYLENE OXIDE, SULFOLANE, VINYLIDENE CHLORIDE, DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOMETHYL ETHER, ETHYL ACETATE, GLYOXAL, METHYL ETHYL KETONE, dehydrating agents, Acetic anhydride, Acetone, cyanohydrin, Acetonitrile, Acrolein, Acrylonitrile, Alcohols + hydrogen peroxide, ally compounds, 2-Aminoethanol, Ammonium triperchromate, Aniline, Bromate + metals, Bromine pentafluoride, n-Butyraldehyde, Carbides, Cesium acetylene carbide, Chlorates, Cyclopentanone oxime, Chlorine trifluoride, Chlorosulfonic acid, 2-cyano-4-nitrobenzenediazonium hydrogen sulfate, Cuprous nitride, p-chloronitrobenzene, 1,5-Dinitronaphthlene + sulfur, Diisobutylene, p-dimethylaminobenzaldehyde, 1,3-Diazidobenzene, Dimethylbenzylcarbinol + hydrogen peroxide, Epichlorohydrin, Ethyl alcohol + hydrogen peroxide, Ethylene diamine, Ethylene glycol and other glycols, Ethylenimine, Fulminates, hydrogen peroxide, Hydrochloric acid, Hydrofluoric acid, Iodine heptafluoride, Indane + nitric acid, Iron, Isoprene, Lithium silicide, Mercuric nitride, Mesityl oxide, Mercury nitride, Metals (powdered), Nitromethane, Nitric acid + glycerides, p-Nitrotoluene, Pentasilver trihydroxydiaminophosphate, Perchlorates, Perchloric acid, Permanganates + benzene, 1-Phenyl-2-methylpropyl alcohol + hydrogen peroxide, Phosphorus, Phosphorus isocyanate, Picrotes, Potassium tert-butoxide, Potassium chlorate, Potassium Permanganate, halogens, amines, Propiolactone (beta)-, Pyridine, Rubidium acetylene carbide, Silver permanganate, Sodium, Sodium carbonate, sodium hydroxide, Steel, styrene monomer, toluene + nitric acid, Vinyl acetate, Thalium (I) azidodithiocarbonate, Zinc chlorate, Zinc Iodide, azides, carbonates, cyanides, sulfides, sulfites, alkali hydrides, carboxylic acid anhydrides, nitriles, olefinic organics, aqueous acids, cyclopentadiene, cyano-alcohols, metal acetylides.

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Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

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Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

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Transport Information

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

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

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What other names is Sulfuric acid known by?

Sulfuric acid is also known as: Oil of Vitriol; Sulfuric Acid

What is the hazard signal word for Sulfuric acid?

The signal word is no signal word.

What is the physical form of Sulfuric acid?

Sulfuric acid is a liquid appearing as thick oily liquid. with colorless. color. It has odorless, but has a choking odor when hot. odor.

What is the solubility of Sulfuric acid?

Easily soluble in cold water. Sulfuric is soluble in water with liberation of much heat. Soluble in ethyl alcohol.

What is the melting point of Sulfuric acid?

The melting point is -35°C (-31°F) to 10.36 deg. C and the boiling point is 270°C (518°F) - 340 deg. C.