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Sulfuric acid

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Sulfuric acid
Product Code
A468-250, A468-500, A468-1
Chemical Name
Sulfuric acid
Synonyms
Hydrogen sulfate; Vitriol brown oil; Oil of vitriol

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
N/A
UFI Code
XFVC-6VQC-EW0T-S5F3

Identified Uses

Laboratory chemicals. Sector of use: SU3 - Industrial uses: Uses of substances as such or in preparations at industrial sites. Product category: PC21 - Laboratory chemicals. Process categories: PROC15 - Use as a laboratory reagent. Environmental release category: ERC6a - Industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates)

Uses advised against

No Information available

Manufacturers & Suppliers

F

Fisher Scientific UK

national supplier

Bishop Meadow Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 5RG, United Kingdom

T

Thermo Fisher Scientific

distributor

Janssen Pharmaceuticalaan 3a, 2440 Geel, Belgium

Emergency Contacts

Emergency Contact

01509 231166

Chemtrec US

(800) 424-9300

Chemtrec EU

001-703-527-3887

National Poisons Information Centre (NPIC)

01 809 2166

8am-10pm, 7 days a week

Emergency Contact

+356 2395 2000

Emergency Contact

+357 2240 5611

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Skin Corr. Cat. 1A H314
Eye Dam. Cat. 1 H318

GHS Pictograms

GHS05 - Corrosive

GHS05

Hazard Statements

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
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type mixture
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
Sulfuric acid EC: 231-639-5 7664-93-9 90 - 98% Yes
Water EC: 231-791-2 7732-18-5 2 - 10% No
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; give artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device. Immediate medical attention is required.

Skin contact

Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove and wash contaminated clothing and gloves, including the inside, before re-use. Immediate medical attention is required.

Eye contact

Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical attention is required.

Ingestion

Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a physician or poison control center immediately.

Symptoms: Ingestion causes severe swelling, severe damage to the delicate tissue and danger of perforation

Immediate Medical Attention

Immediate medical attention is required.

Medical Treatment

Treat symptomatically.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

CO₂, dry chemical, dry sand, alcohol-resistant foam.

Unsuitable media

No information available.

Specific hazards

Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapors. The product causes burns of eyes, skin and mucous membranes.

Firefighter Protection

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Ensure adequate ventilation. Use personal protective equipment as required. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak.

Environmental

Should not be released into the environment.

Cleanup methods

Soak up with inert absorbent material.

Materials: inert absorbent material

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Wear personal protective equipment/face protection. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Use only under a chemical fume hood. Do not breathe mist/vapors/spray. Do not ingest. If swallowed then seek immediate medical assistance.

Storage

Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.

Hygiene

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Remove and wash contaminated clothing and gloves, including the inside, before re-use. Wash hands before breaks and after work.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Engineering

Use only under a chemical fume hood. Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location. Wherever possible, engineering control measures such as the isolation or enclosure of the process, the introduction of process or equipment changes to minimise release or contact, and the use of properly designed ventilation systems, should be adopted to control hazardous materials at source

Hands

Protective gloves. Glove material: Butyl rubber. Breakthrough time: See manufacturers recommendations. EU standard: EN 374. Glove comments: (minimum requirement).

Eyes

Goggles (European standard - EN 166)

Respiratory

When workers are facing concentrations above the exposure limit they must use appropriate certified respirators. To protect the wearer, respiratory protective equipment must be the correct fit and be used and maintained properly. Large scale/emergency use: Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 136 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced Recommended Filter type: Particulates filter conforming to EN 143 Acid gases filter Type E Yellow conforming to EN14387. Small scale/Laboratory use: Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149:2001 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced. Recommended half mask:- Valve filtering: EN405; or; Half mask: EN140; plus filter, EN 141 When RPE is used a face piece Fit Test should be conducted

Skin/Body

Long sleeved clothing.

Environmental

No information available.

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
---
Appearance
Clear, Colorless to brown
Colour
---
Colour Intensity
---
Form
---
Odor
Odorless
Odor Threshold
No data available
Ph
0.3
Melting Point
10 °C / 50 °F
Boiling Point
290 - 338 °C / 554 - 640.4 °F
Flash Point
Not applicable
Freezing Point
---
Softening Point
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Evaporation Rate
Slower than ether
Vapor Pressure
< 0.001 mmHg @ 20 °C
Vapor Density
3.38 (Air = 1.0)
Relative Density
1.84
Bulk Density
Not applicable
Density
---
Flammability
No data available
Upper Explosive Limit
---
Lower Explosive Limit
---
Explosive Limits
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
---
Decomposition Temperature
340°C
Solubility
---
Partition Coefficient
---
Solubility In Water
Soluble
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
98.08
Voc Content
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Dynamic Viscosity
---
Kinematic Viscosity
---
Properties Status
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

Reacts violently with water. Hygroscopic.

Reactivity

Yes

Hazardous reactions

Hazardous polymerization does not occur. None under normal processing.

Avoid

Incompatible products. Excess heat. Exposure to moist air or water.

Incompatible

Water. Organic materials. Strong acids. Strong bases. Metals. Alcohols. Cyanides. Sulfides.

Decomposition

Sulfur oxides. Hydrogen.

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

14

Transport Information

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

UN Number
UN1830
Shipping Name
SULFURIC ACID
Transport Class
8
Packing Group
II
15

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 known by?

Sulfuric acid is also known as: Hydrogen sulfate; Vitriol brown oil; Oil of vitriol

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 liquid appearing as clear, colorless to brown . It has odorless odor.

What is Sulfuric acid used for?

Laboratory chemicals. Sector of use: SU3 - Industrial uses: Uses of substances as such or in preparations at industrial sites. Product category: PC21 - Laboratory chemicals. Process categories: PROC15 - Use as a laboratory reagent. Environmental release category: ERC6a - Industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates)

What are the hazard statements for Sulfuric acid?

This substance has 1 hazard statement:

  • H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

What is the melting point of Sulfuric acid?

The melting point is 10 °C / 50 °F and the boiling point is 290 - 338 °C / 554 - 640.4 °F.