Sulphuric Acid

Physical hazards

Corrosive to metals Category 1

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 2 Skin corrosion Category 1A Serious eye damage Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 1A Specific target organ toxicity, single Category 3 respiratory tract exposure irritation

Environmental hazards

Not currently regulated by OSHA, refer to Section 12 for additional information. OSHA defined hazards This mixture does not meet the classification criteria according to OSHA HazCom 2012.

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Danger

Hazard statements

May be corrosive to metals. Fatal if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause cancer. May cause respiratory irritation.

Prevention

Keep only in original container. Do not breathe dust, fume, gas, mist, vapors, spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear respiratory protection. Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection. Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.

Response

Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (OR HAIR): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/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. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise No OSHA defined hazard classes.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Contact with most metals will generate flammable hydrogen gas. Reacts violently with water with evolution of heat. Reacts violently with a wide variety of organic and inorganic chemicals including alcohol, carbides, chlorates, picrates, nitrates and metals. In extreme cases, tooth erosion could result. Chronic skin contact with low concentrations may cause dermatitis.

Additional information

Ventilate the area. Keep away from heat. Remove sources of ignition. Use a non-combustible material like vermiculite, sand or earth to soak up the product and place into a container for later disposal. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Do not taste or swallow. Keep away from metals and other incompatibles. When preparing or diluting solution, always add to water, slowly and with stirring. When diluting, always add the product to water. Never add water to the product. Label containers appropriately In case of fire: Use media suitable to the surrounding fire such as water fog or fine spray, alcohol foams, carbon dioxide and dry chemical. Use water with caution. Contact with water will generate considerable heat. Use chemical extinguishing agents with caution. Some chemical extinguishing agents may react with this material. In case of spills or leaks: Contact the proper local authorities.