Nitrosylsulfuric acid (40% in sulfuric acid)

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Corrosive to metals Category 1 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 1 Skin Corrosion/irritation Category 1 A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 1A

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Danger

Hazard statements

May intensify fire; oxidizer May be corrosive to metals Fatal if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause cancer

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking Keep/Store away from clothing/ other combustible materials Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles Keep only in original container

Response

IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention/advice Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Skin IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower Wash contaminated clothing before reuse Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Ingestion IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. DO NOT induce vomiting Fire Explosion risk in case of fire In case of fire: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion Evacuate area

Storage

Store locked up Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool Store in corrosive resistant polypropylene container with a resistant inliner

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

Reacts violently with water Contact with water liberates toxic gas WARNING Cancer - https //www.p65warnings.ca.gov/. Unknown Acute Toxicity 40 percent of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown acute toxicity