| Sulfuric Acid | SX1248 | 1/1 |
| Material Safety Data Sheet |
| Sulfuric Acid |
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| 1 . | Product and company identification |
| Product name | : | Sulfuric Acid |
| Product code | : | SX1248 |
| Supplier | : | EMD Chemicals Inc. 480 S. Democrat Rd. Gibbstown, NJ 08027 856-423-6300 Technical Service Monday - Friday: 8:00 - 5:00 PM |
| Synonym | : | Oil Of Vitriol |
| Material uses | : | Other non-specified industry: Analytical reagent. |
| Validation date | : | 03/09/2009 |
| In case of emergency | : | 800-424-9300 CHEMTREC (USA) 613-996-6666 CANUTEC (Canada) 24 Hours/Day: 7 Days/Week |
| 2 . | Hazards identification |
| Emergency overview | : | DANGER! POISON! |
| MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED, ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN OR SWALLOWED. CAUSES SEVERE EYE AND SKIN BURNS. CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT BURNS. OXIDIZER. SUSPECT CANCER HAZARD - MAY CAUSE CANCER. MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS: LUNGS, MUCOUS MEMBRANES, RESPIRATORY TRACT, SKIN, EYES, TEETH. CONTACT WITH OTHER MATERIAL MAY CAUSE FIRE. WATER REACTIVE. |
| WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer. |
| Keep away from combustible material. Do not breathe vapor or mist. Do not ingest. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling. |
| Physical state | : | Liquid. [Clear viscous liquid.] |
| OSHA/HCS status | : | This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). |
| Routes of entry | : | Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion. |
| Potential acute health effects |
| Inhalation | : | Very toxic by inhalation. Corrosive to the respiratory system. |
| Ingestion | : | Very toxic if swallowed. May cause burns to mouth, throat and stomach. |
| Skin | : | Severely corrosive to the skin. Causes severe burns. Very toxic in contact with skin. |
| Eyes | : | Severely corrosive to the eyes. Causes severe burns. |
| Potential chronic health effects |
| Carcinogenicity | : | May cause cancer. Risk of cancer depends on duration and level of exposure. |
| Mutagenicity | : | No known significant effects or critical hazards. |
| Teratogenicity | : | No known significant effects or critical hazards. |
| Developmental effects | : | No known significant effects or critical hazards. |
| Fertility effects | : | No known significant effects or critical hazards. |
| Target organs | : | May cause damage to the following organs: lungs, mucous membranes, upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes, teeth. |
| Medical conditions aggravated by over-exposure | : | Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product. |
| See toxicological information (section 11) |
| 3 . | Composition/information on ingredients |
| Name | CAS number | % by weight |
| Sulfuric Acid | 7664-93-9 | 100 |
| 4 . | First aid measures |
| Eye contact | : | Call medical doctor or poison control center immediately. Check for and remove any contact lenses. Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical attention immediately. |
| Skin contact | : | Call medical doctor or poison control center immediately. In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Clean shoes thoroughly before reuse. Get medical attention immediately. |
| Inhalation | : | Call medical doctor or poison control center immediately. Move exposed person to fresh air. If not breathing, if breathing is irregular or if respiratory arrest occurs, provide artificial respiration or oxygen by trained personnel. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. Get medical attention immediately. |
| Ingestion | : | Call medical doctor or poison control center immediately. Wash out mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention immediately. |
| 5 . | Fire-fighting measures |
| Flammability of the product | : | Contact with combustible material may cause fire. This material increases the risk of fire and may aid combustion. In a fire or if heated, a pressure increase will occur and the container may burst. |
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| Not suitable | : | None known. |
| Special exposure hazards | : | Promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity of the incident if there is a fire. No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. Move containers from fire area if this can be done without risk. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. |
| Hazardous thermal decomposition products | : | Decomposition products may include the following materials: sulfur oxides |
| Special protective equipment for fire-fighters | : | Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode. |
| Special remarks on fire hazards | : | Flammable hydrogen gas may be produced on prolonged contact with metals such as aluminum, tin, lead and zinc. |
| 6 . | Accidental release measures |
| Personal precautions | : | No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. Evacuate surrounding areas. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Shut off all ignition sources. No flares, smoking or flames in hazard area. Do not breathe vapor or mist. Provide adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see section 8). |
| Environmental precautions | : | Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers. Inform the relevant authorities if the product has caused environmental pollution (sewers, waterways, soil or air). |
| Methods for cleaning up |
| Spill | : | Stop leak if without risk. Move containers from spill area. Approach release from upwind. Prevent entry into sewers, water courses, basements or confined areas. Contain and collect spillage with non-combustible, absorbent material e.g. sand, earth, vermiculite or diatomaceous earth and place in container for disposal according to local regulations (see section 13). Do not absorb in sawdust or other combustible material. It may lead to a fire risk when it dries out. Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment. Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor. Contaminated absorbent material may pose the same hazard as the spilled product. Note: see section 1 for emergency contact information and section 13 for waste disposal. Dilute with water and mop up if water-soluble or absorb with an inert dry material and place in an appropriate waste disposal container. |
| 7 . | Handling and storage |
| Handling | : | Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Do not breathe vapor or mist. Do not ingest. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Keep in the original container or an approved alternative made from a compatible material, kept tightly closed when not in use. Keep away from combustible material. Empty containers retain product residue and can be hazardous. Do not reuse container. |
| Storage | : | Store in accordance with local regulations. Store in original container, protected from direct sunlight. Separate from reducing agents and combustible materials. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Containers that have been opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. |
| 8 . | Exposure controls/personal protection |
| Ingredient | Exposure limits |
| Sulfuric Acid | ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2008). TWA: 0.2 mg/m³ 8 hour(s). OSHA PEL 1989 (United States, 3/1989). TWA: 1 mg/m³ 8 hour(s). NIOSH REL (United States, 6/2008). TWA: 1 mg/m³ 10 hour(s). OSHA PEL (United States, 11/2006). TWA: 1 mg/m³ 8 hour(s). |
| Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits. |
| Engineering measures | : | Use only with adequate ventilation. Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep worker exposure to airborne contaminants below any recommended or statutory limits. |
| Hygiene measures | : | Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling chemical products, before eating, smoking and using the lavatory and at the end of the working period. Appropriate techniques should be used to remove potentially contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reusing. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location. |
| Personal protection |
| Respiratory | : | Use a properly fitted, air-purifying or air-fed respirator complying with an approved standard if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary. Respirator selection must be based on known or anticipated exposure levels, the hazards of the product and the safe working limits of the selected respirator. |
| Hands | : | Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves complying with an approved standard should be worn at all times when handling chemical products if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary. Recommended: neoprene |
| Eyes | : | Safety eyewear complying with an approved standard should be used when a risk assessment indicates this is necessary to avoid exposure to liquid splashes, mists or dusts. Recommended: splash goggles , face shield |
| Skin | : | Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected based on the task being performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a specialist before handling this product. Recommended: chemical-resistant protective suit |
| Environmental exposure controls | : | Emissions from ventilation or work process equipment should be checked to ensure they comply with the requirements of environmental protection legislation. In some cases, fume scrubbers, filters or engineering modifications to the process equipment will be necessary to reduce emissions to acceptable levels. |
| 9 . | Physical and chemical properties |
| Physical state | : | Liquid. [Clear viscous liquid.] |
| Color | : | Colorless. |
| Odor | : | Odorless. |
| Molecular weight | : | 98.08 g/mole |
| Molecular formula | : | H2-O4-S |
| pH | : | Not available. |
| Boiling/condensation point | : | 290°C (554°F) |
| Melting/freezing point | : | 10.6°C (51.1°F) |
| Relative density | : | 1.84 |
| Vapor pressure | : | 0.13 kPa (1 mm Hg) |
| Vapor density | : | Not available. |
| Odor threshold | : | >1 ppm |
| Evaporation rate | : | <1 (Butyl acetate. = 1) |
| Solubility | : | Soluble in the following materials: water (Generates much heat.) |
| 10 . | Stability and reactivity |
| Chemical stability | : | The product is stable. |
| Possibility of hazardous reactions | : | Hazardous reactions or instability may occur under certain conditions of storage or use. Conditions may include the following: contact with combustible materials Reactions may include the following: risk of causing or intensifying fire |
| Hazardous polymerization | : | Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous polymerization will not occur. |
| Conditions to avoid | : | Drying on clothing or other combustible materials may cause fire. Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use. |
| Materials to avoid | : | Highly reactive or incompatible with the following materials: oxidizing materials, reducing materials, combustible materials, metals, acids, alkalis and moisture. An acidic oxidizer which can ignite or explode on contact with many materials, i.e., acetic acid, acetonitrile, acetone cyanhydrin. Concentrated acid oxidizes, dehydrates, or sulfonates most organic compounds. |
| Hazardous decomposition products | : | Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products should not be produced. |
| Conditions of reactivity | : | Flammable in the presence of combustible materials |
| 11 . | Toxicological information |
| Acute toxicity |
| Product/ingredient name | Test Route | Species | Result |
| Sulfuric Acid | LD50 Oral | Rat | 2140 mg/kg |
| LD50 Oral | Rat | 2140 mg/kg |
| LD50 Oral | Rat | 2140 mg/kg |
| LD50 Oral | Rat | 350 mg/kg |
| LC50 Inhalation Vapor | Rat | 510 mg/m3 |
| LC50 Inhalation Vapor | Mouse | 320 mg/m³ |
| Carcinogenicity |
| Classification |
| Product/ingredient name | ACGIH | IARC | EPA | NIOSH | NTP | OSHA |
| Sulfuric Acid | A2 | 1 | - | - | Proven. | - |
| May cause cancer. Risk of cancer depends on duration and level of exposure. |
| Mutagenicity |
| No known significant effects or critical hazards. |
| Teratogenicity |
| No known significant effects or critical hazards. |
| 12 . | Ecological information |
| Aquatic ecotoxicity |
| Product/ingredient name | Result | Species | Exposure |
| Sulfuric Acid | Acute LC50 70000 to 80000 ug/L Marine water | Crustaceans - Common shrimp, sand shrimp - Crangon crangon - Adult | 48 hours |
| Acute LC50 42500 ug/L Marine water | Crustaceans - Aesop shrimp - Pandalus montagui - Adult | 48 hours |
| Acute LC50 42000 ug/L Fresh water | Fish - Western mosquitofish - Gambusia affinis - Adult | 96 hours |
| Environmental effects | : | No known significant effects or critical hazards. |
| Other adverse effects | : | No known significant effects or critical hazards. |
| 13 . | Disposal considerations |
| The information presented only applies to the material as supplied. The identification based on characteristic(s) or listing may not apply if the material has been used or otherwise contaminated. It is the responsibility of the waste generator to determine the toxicity and physical properties of the material generated to determine the proper waste identification and disposal methods in compliance with applicable regulations. Disposal should be in accordance with applicable regional, national and local laws and regulations. |
| 14 . | Transport information |
| Regulatory information | UN number | Proper shipping name | Classes | PG* | Label | Additional information |
| DOT Classification | UN1830 | SULFURIC ACID | 8 | II |  |
Reportable quantity 1000 lbs. (454 kg) |
| PG* : Packing group |
| 15 . | Regulatory information |
| United States |
| HCS Classification | : | Oxidizing material Highly toxic material Corrosive material Carcinogen Target organ effects |
| U.S. Federal regulations | : | United States inventory (TSCA 8b): This material is listed or exempted. |
| TSCA (Toxic Substance Control Act): This product is listed on the TSCA Inventory. |
| SARA 302/304/311/312 extremely hazardous substances: Sulfuric Acid SARA 302/304 emergency planning and notification: Sulfuric Acid SARA 302/304/311/312 hazardous chemicals: Sulfuric Acid SARA 311/312 MSDS distribution - chemical inventory - hazard identification: Sulfuric Acid: reactive, Immediate (acute) health hazard, Delayed (chronic) health hazard |
| Clean Water Act (CWA) 307: No products were found. |
| Clean Water Act (CWA) 311: Sulfuric Acid |
| Clean Air Act (CAA) 112 accidental release prevention: No products were found. |
| Clean Air Act (CAA) 112 regulated flammable substances: No products were found. |
| Clean Air Act (CAA) 112 regulated toxic substances: No products were found. |
| DEA List I Chemicals (Precursor Chemicals) | : | Not listed |
| DEA List II Chemicals (Essential Chemicals) | : | Listed |
| SARA 313 |
| Product name | CAS number | Concentration |
| Form R - Reporting requirements | : |
| Sulfuric Acid | 7664-93-9 | 100 |
| Supplier notification | : |
| Sulfuric Acid | 7664-93-9 | 100 |
| SARA 313 notifications must not be detached from the MSDS and any copying and redistribution of the MSDS shall include copying and redistribution of the notice attached to copies of the MSDS subsequently redistributed. |
| Massachusetts Substances | : | This material is listed. |
| New Jersey Hazardous Substances | : | This material is listed. |
| New York Acutely Hazardous Substances | : | This material is listed. |
| Pennsylvania RTK Hazardous Substances | : | This material is listed. |
| California Prop. 65 |
| WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer. |
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| Sulfuric Acid | Yes. | No. | No. | No. |
| Canada |
| WHMIS (Canada) | : | Class C: Oxidizing material. Class D-1A: Material causing immediate and serious toxic effects (Very toxic). Class E: Corrosive material |
| Canadian lists | : | CEPA Toxic substances: This material is not listed. Canadian ARET: This material is not listed. Canadian NPRI: This material is listed. Alberta Designated Substances: This material is not listed. Ontario Designated Substances: This material is not listed. Quebec Designated Substances: This material is not listed. |
| CEPA DSL / CEPA NDSL | : | This material is listed or exempted. |
| This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all the information required by the Controlled Products Regulations. |
| EU regulations |
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| Risk phrases | : | R22- Harmful if swallowed. |
| Safety phrases | : | S2- Keep out of the reach of children. S46- If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. |
| International regulations |
| International lists | : | Australia inventory (AICS): This material is listed or exempted. China inventory (IECSC): This material is listed or exempted. Japan inventory (ENCS): This material is listed or exempted. Japan inventory (ISHL): Not determined. Korea inventory (KECI): This material is listed or exempted. New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals (NZIoC): This material is listed or exempted. Philippines inventory (PICCS): This material is listed or exempted. |
| 16 . | Other information |
| National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.) | : |
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| Notice to reader |
| The statements contained herein are based upon technical data that EMD Chemicals Inc. believes to be reliable, are offered for information purposes only and as a guide to the appropriate precautionary and emergency handling of the material by a properly trained person having the necessary technical skills. Users should consider these data only as a supplement to other information gathered by them and must make independent determinations of suitability and completeness of information from all sources to assure proper use, storage and disposal of these materials and the safety and health of employees and customers and the protection of the environment. EMD CHEMICALS INC. MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE, WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION HEREIN OR THE PRODUCT TO WHICH THE INFORMATION REFERS. |
