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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
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

M

Merck Life Science BV

national supplier

Ildefonse Vandammestraat 5/7B, B-1560 HOEILAART

+32 (0)3 899-1301

Emergency Contacts

CHEMTREC

+(32) 28 083237

Anti-poison centre

070 245245

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Met. Corr. Cat. 1 H290
Skin Corr. Cat. 1A H314
Eye Dam. Cat. 1 H318

GHS Pictograms

GHS05 - Corrosive

GHS05

Hazard Statements

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

Precautionary Statements

P234 Keep only in original packaging.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.
P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

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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
sulphuric acid EC: 231-639-5 7664-93-9 90 - 100% Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

After inhalation: fresh air. Call in physician.

Skin contact

Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Call a physician immediately.

Eye contact

After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Immediately call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses.

Ingestion

After swallowing: make victim drink water (two glasses at most), avoid vomiting (risk of perforation). Call a physician immediately. Do not attempt to neutralise.

Immediate Medical Attention

Call a physician immediately.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.

Unsuitable media

For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.

Specific hazards

Not combustible. Ambient fire may liberate hazardous vapours.

Instructions

Suppress (knock down) gases/vapours/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.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Do not breathe vapours, aerosols. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains.

Cleanup methods

Take up with liquid-absorbent and neutralising material. Clean up affected area.

Materials: liquid-absorbent and neutralising material (e.g. Chemizorb® H⁺, Merck Art. No. 101595)

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Change contaminated clothing and immerse in water. Preventive skin protection Wash hands and face after working with substance. For precautions see section 2.2.

Storage

Tightly closed.

Hygiene

Change contaminated clothing and immerse in water. Preventive skin protection Wash hands and face after working with substance.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Hands

Material : Viton®, Break through time : 480 min, Glove thickness : 0,7 mm, Protective index : Full contact, Manufacturer : Vitoject® (KCL 890 / Aldrich Z677698, Size M); Material : butyl-rubber, Break through time : 120 min, Glove thickness : 0,7 mm, Protective index : Splash contact, Manufacturer : Butoject® (KCL 898). Remarks : This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. 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 (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de).

Eyes

Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Tightly fitting safety goggles

Respiratory

required when vapours/aerosols are generated. Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system. 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. These measures have to be properly documented.

Skin/Body

Acid-resistant protective clothing

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

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

Partition Coefficient
Not applicable for inorganic substances
Cloud Point
---
Density
1,84 g/cm3 (25 °C)
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Solubility
---
Flash Point
No data available
Form
---
Evaporation Rate
No data available
Vapor Pressure
1,33 hPa (145,8 °C)
Relative Density
No data available
Upper Explosive Limit
No data available
Decomposition Temperature
No data available
Lower Explosive Limit
No data available
Properties Status
---
Freezing Point
---
Colour Intensity
---
Solidification Point
---
Odor Threshold
Not applicable
Metal Corrosion
Corrosive to metals May be corrosive to metals.
Crystallisation Point
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
Not applicable
Colour
colourless
Physical State Data
liquid
Kinematic Viscosity
No data available
Softening Point
---
Vapor Density
---
Bulk Density
---
Ph
1,2
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Boiling Point
290 °C
Physical State
liquid
Odor
odourless
Solubility In Fat
---
Melting Point
10,31 °C
Solubility In Water
soluble
Explosive Limits
---
Appearance
---
Flammability
The product is not flammable.
Voc Content
---
Dynamic Viscosity
23 mPa.s (20 °C)
Molecular Weight
98,08 g/mol
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature).

Reactivity

No data available

Hazardous reactions

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

Avoid

no information available

Incompatible

animal/vegetable tissues, metals

Decomposition

In the event of fire: see section 5

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
1830
Shipping Name
SULPHURIC 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 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 with colourless color. It has odourless odor.

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.