Sulfuric Acid

Hazard categories

Skin Corrosion/Irritation Skin Corr. 1A

2.2 Label elements

DANGER

Hazard statements

May be corrosive to metals. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Precautionary statements

Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wear protective gloves / protective clothing / eye protection / face protection. IF SWALLOWED rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF INHALED Remove victim/person to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. 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. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. Data insufficient for GHS classification but significant enough for mention suggests CANCER HAZARD. STRONG INORGANIC ACID MISTS CONTAINING SULFURIC ACID CAN CAUSE CANCER. Inhalation of low concentrations of sulfuric acid may result in airway irritation such as cough and shortness of breath; high concentrations may result in acute effects such as cough. HMIS: Health: 3 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 2 Protective Equipment: X - See protective equipment, Section 8. NFPA: Health: 3 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 2

Hazard pictograms

Water Reactive

HMIS® ratings

Class D, Division 1, Subdivision A - Very toxic materials (immediate effects) Class D, Division 2, Subdivision A - Very toxic materials (other toxic effects) WHMIS Symbols: Acute Poison Corrosive