Product
Sulfuric Acid MSDS
2. COMPOSITION /INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Formula
SNI No
PT Smelting ISO Document
Item/Element
H2SO4
Turbidity
Ignition Residue
Chlorine (Cl)
Iron (Fe)
Lead (Pb)
Arsenic (As)
Copper (Cu)
Selenium (Se)
Zinc (Zn)
Specification
≥ 98.2 %
≤ 60 NTU
≤0.02% b/b ≈ 200 ppm
≤ 5 ppm
≤ 40 ppm
≤ 9 ppm
≤ 0.2 ppm
≤ 1 ppm
≤ 0.5 ppm
≤ 2 ppm
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview :
Sulfuric Acid is clear, colorless, odorless, dense, oily liquid. It can decompose at high temperatures forming toxic gases, such as sulfur oxides. If it contacts with combustible materials may cause fire. Sulfuric acid is highly reactive. Contact with many organic and inorganic chemicals may cause fire or explosion. If it contacts with metals liberates flammable hydrogen gas and if it reacts violently with water it will be very toxic. It may cause fatality if inhaled or swallowed. It is corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. It may cause blindness and permanent scarring. It causes lung injury (effects may be delayed). Strong inorganic acid mists containing sulfuric acid are carcinogenic.
Potential Health Effects
May cause severe and permanent damage to the digestive tract. Causes burns in mouth, pharynx and gastrointestinal tract. Nausea, Vomiting, Abdominal pain. Corrosive and toxic
Harmful if inhaled. May cause severe irritation of the respiratory tract with sore throat, coughing, shortness of breath and delayed lung edema. Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract. May cause respiratory inflammation. Destructive to tissues of mucous membranes. Headache, May cause delayed lung injury. Vomiting. Nausea. Pulmonary edema. Corrosive and toxic.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Get medical aid immediately. Remove the patient from exposure to fresh air immediately. Administer approved oxygen supply if breathing is difficult. Administer artificial respiration or CPR if breathing has ceased. Call a physician.
Do not induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Consult a physician immediately. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Oxidizing material – contributes to combustion of other materials. Reacts violently with water and organic materials with evolution of heat. Emits toxic and corrosive fumes under fire conditions.
Not available.
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Use extinguishing media most appropriate for the surrounding fire. Carbon dioxide. Dry chemical power. Do not use water.
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes. Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) to prevent contact with thermal decomposition products. Contact with water can cause violent liberation of heat and splattering of the material.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Evacuate. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus, rubber boots and heavy rubber gloves. Cover with soda ash or lime. Place in a suitable container and mark for disposal. Use non-sparking tools. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pick-up is complete.
Personal Precaution
Use proper personal protective equipment such as eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles, appropriate protective neoprene or polyethylene gloves, and respirator.
Environmental Precaution
Cover with sand, dry lime or soda ash, and place in a closed container for disposal.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before re-use. Use with adequate ventilation. Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing.
Storage Precaution
Store the material in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, protected from direct sunlight and rainfall. Storage should be equipped with waterproof floor and lightning protection system. Do not store in a damp atmosphere. Store the material in a cool place away from heated areas, sparks and flame. Do not store near alkaline, combustible, organic and flammable material/ substances. Keep container closed when not in use. Do not add any other material to the container. Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing. Do not allow smoking and food consumption while handling. Wash well after use. In accordance with preventing of pollution, any spillage should not be discharge into the environment. Symbol and emergency response equipments should be provided in accordance with applicable regulations.
Work/Hygienic Practices
Always practice good personal hygiene. Refrain from eating, drinking, or smoking in work areas. Thoroughly wash hands before eating, drinking, or smoking in appropriate, designated areas.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles.
Wear appropriate protective clothing such as Apron, and rubber boots to prevent skin exposure.
Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Colorless liquid
Liquid
≤ 38°C
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
50.6°F
Soluble in water and ethanol.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability
The product is stable under normal temperatures and pressures
Condition to Avoid
Incompatible materials, contact with water, metals, excess heat, combustible materials, organic materials, oxidizers, amines, bases.
Incompatible Materials
Acetic Anhydride, Acetone Cyanhydrin, Acetone + Nitric Acid, Acetone + Potassium Dichromate, Acetonitrile + Sulphur Trioxide, Acrolein, Acrylonitrile, Alcohols + Hydrogen Peroxide, Allyl Alcohol, Allyl and Aldehyde compounds, Allyl Chloride, 2-Aminoethanol, Ammonium Hydroxide Ammonium Iron (III) sulfate dodecahydrate, Ammonium Triperchromate, Aniline + Glycerol + Nitrobenzene, Benzyl Alcohol, Bromates + Metals, tert-Butyl-m-xylene + Nitric Acid, 1-Chloro-2,3-epoxypropane, Bromine Pentafluoride, n-Butyraldehyde, Cesium Acetylene Carbide, 4-Chloronitrobenzene + sulphur trioxide, Copper, Dichloromethane + Ethanol + Nitrate or Nitrite, 2-Cyano-4-nitrobenzenediazonium hydrogen sulphate, 2-Cyano-2-propanol, Chlorine Trifluoride, Chlorosulfonic Acid (Cyanides), Cycolpentadiene, Cyclopentanone oxime, 1,3-Diazidobenzene, Diethylamine, Cuprous Nitride, Diisobutylene, Ephchlorohydrin, Ethylene Cyanohydrin, Ethylene Diamine, Ethylene Glycol, Dimethoxydinitroanthraquinone, 4-Dimethylaminobenzaldehyde, 2,5-Dinitro-3-Methylbenzoic acid + Sodium Azide, 1,5-Dinitronaphthalene + Sulfur, Ethoxylated nonylphenol, Fulminates, Halides, Hexalithium disilicide, Ethylenimine, Other Acids, Iodine Heptafluoride, Metals, Isoprene, Hydrofluoric acid, Hydrogen peroxide, Metal acetylides or carbides, Metal Chlorates, Metal Perchlorates, 4-Methuylpyridine, Nitramide, Nitric Acid + Organic materials, Nitric Acid + Toluene, Nitrites, Nitroaryl bases and derivatives, Nitrobenzene, 3-Nitrobenzenesulfonic Acid, Nitromethane, N-Nitromethylamine, 4-Nitrotoluene, Permanganates, Phosphorus, Phosphorus (III) Oxide, Poly(silylene), Mercuric Nitride, Mesityl Oxide, P-Nitrotoluene, Pentasilver Trihydroxydiaminophosphate, Perchlorates, Permanganates + Benzene, Phosphorus Isocyanate, Picrates, Potassium t-Butoxide, Potassium, 3-Propynol, Potassium Chlorate, beta-Propiolactone, Propylene Oxide, Pyridine, Ruybidium Acetylene Carbide and Sodium, Silver Pemanganates, Silver Peroxochromate, Sodium, Sodium Carbonate, Sodium Tetrahydroborate, Sodium Thiocyanate, Sucrose, Tetramethylbenzenes, 1,2,4,5-Tetrazine, Thallium (I) azidodithiocarbonate, 1,3,5-Trinitrosohexahydro-1,3,5-triazine, Water, and Zinc Iodide. Carbonates, sulfides, sulphites, carbides, chlorates.
Hazardous Decomposition
Oxides of Sulphur.
Hazardous Polymerization
Has not been reported.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No information available
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Sulphuricacid is harmful to aquatic life in very low concentrations. It may be dangerous if it enters water intakes. The aquatic toxicity for bluegill in fresh water was 24.5 ppm/24 hr, which was lethal.
