Material Safety Data Sheet
SULPHURIC ACID
1. CHEMICAL IDENTITY
Chemical Name : SULPHURIC ACID Chemical Classification : Toxic / Corrosive
Synonyms: Oil of vitrol Trade Name : Sulphuric Acid
Formula H2SO4 C.A.S. NO. 7664-93-9 UN: No.1830
Regulated Shipping Name : Sulphuric Acid
Identification
Codes/Label : Corrosive, Class 8
Hazardous waste I.D. No: 16
Hazchem Code : 2P
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS C.A.S. No. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS C.A.S. No.
1. Sulphuric acid 7664-93-9
2. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL DATA
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Boiling Point /Range C 330.0 Physical State : Liquid Appearance : Colourless / Oily
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Melting / Freezing C 10.49 Vapour pressure Odour : Odourless
Point @ 35 oC 1.0 mm Hg
Vapour Density Not applicable Solubility in water @ 30 oC Others: Soluble in ethyl alcohol
(Air = 1) 100%
Specific Gravity 1.84 pH Highly acidic
(Water = 1)
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3. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Flammability No LEL Not Pertinent Flash Point oC Not Pertinent (OC)
TDG Flammability Not Pertinent UEL Not Pertinent Flash Point oC Not Pertinent (CC)
Autoignition Temperature oC Not Pertinent
Explosion Sensitivity to Impact Nil
Explosion Sensitivity to Static Nil
Electricity
Hazardous Combustion products Nil
Hazardous Polymerization
Combustible Liquid No Explosive Material No Corrosive Material Yes
Flammable Material No Oxidiser Yes Others
Pyrophoric Material No Organic Peroxide No
4. REACTIVITY DATA
Chemical Stability Moderate
Incompatibility with other material. Carbides, water, chlorates, fluminates and powdered metals.
Reactivity Reacts with water and organic materials with evolution of heat.
Hazardous Reaction Reacts with water and to produce heat toxic and corrosive fumes.
from Reacts
products with metals to flammable hydrogen gas.
5. HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Routes of Entry Inhalation, contact, ingestion
Effects of Exposure / Irritates eyes, nose, throat, dental erosion, skin and eyes, burn. Causes deep burn
Symptoms to tissue. Very dilute solution causes dermatitis. Exposures cause bronchitis.
Emergency
Respiratory support and medical attention.
Treatment
L.D50 2140 mg/m3 L.D50
Permissible N.A. ppm mg/m3 Odour Threshold N.A. ppm mg/m3
Exposure Limit
TLV (ACCGIH) N.A. ppm 1mg/m3 STEEL ppm 3 mg/m3
NFPA Hazard Signals Health Flammability Reactivity / Stability Special
3 0 2
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6. PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Personal Protective Equipment Rubber gloves, safety goggles, acid proof overalls. Provide safety
shower, eyewash Fountain, self contained breathing apparatus.
Handling and Storage To be stored in non-corrosive non-metallic containers. Add acid to
Precautions water gradually for dilution. Store away from incompatible material.
7. EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID MEASURES
FIRE Fire Extinguishing media Dry chemical powder , carbon dioxide
Special procedure N. A.
Unusual Hazards Water applied directly result in evolution of Heat
causes splattering.
EXPOSURE First Aid Measure Wash eye and affected area of body with plenty
of water immediately.
Antidotes / Dosage Give milk of magnesia , water and soda water or
cold milk to drink if ingested
SPILLS Step to be taken Wash with running water. Neutralise with lime in
case of large spills.
Waste Disposal Method Add slowly into a large amount of soda ash and
slaked lime by stirring. Discharge the solution
with large amount of water into a sink lined with
protective matting and filled with chipped marble.
8. DISCLAIMER
Information contained in this material safety data sheet is believed to be reliable but no representation
guarantee or warranties of any kind are made as to its accuracy, suitability for a particular application or
results to be obtained from them.
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