Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7664-93-9
Name of the chemical
sulphuric acid
Concentration
49.0-51.0%
General Information
Revision date
2021-03-05
Product name
Sulfuric Acid 50%
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For Laboratory, Research or Manufacturing Use
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not determined
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300 within US and Canada (24 hrs/day, 7 days/week
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Company Information
company name
Avantor Performance Materials, LLC
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@avantormaterials.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
Physical hazards
Corrosive to metal Category 1
Health hazards
Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 1A Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 31. Single Exposure Target Organs 1. Respiratory tract irritation. Unknown toxicity - Health Acute toxicity, oral 0 % Acute toxicity, dermal 49 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, vapor 49 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, dust 49 % or mist
Environmental hazards
Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 3 Unknown toxicity - Environment Acute hazards to the aquatic 0 % Chronic hazards to the aquatic 49 %
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
May be corrosive to metals. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause cancer by inhalation. May cause respiratory irritation. Harmful to aquatic life.
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Use personal protective equipment as required. Keep only in original packaging. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Avoid release to the environment.
Response
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
Storage
Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a corrosion-resistant container with a resistant inner liner.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal. Hazard(s) not otherwise None.
