Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
231-639-5/7664-93-9
Name of the chemical
sulphuric acid
Concentration
48-52
EC/CAS
231-791-2/7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
48-52
General Information
Revision date
2016-11-28
Product name
Sulfuric Acid 50% UN2796
Product Synonyms
Oil of vitriol, 50%; Hydrogen sulfate, 50%
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Industrial, Manufacturing or Laboratory use
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Hawkins, Inc.
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H314, H330, H350, H370, H372, H412
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H314
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS - Classification Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Dusts/Mists) Category 2 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Category 1A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 3
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements Fatal if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause cancer Causes damage to organs Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
• Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area • Wear respiratory protection • Specific treatment is urgent (see .? on this label) • Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed • 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 • Wash contaminated clothing before reuse • IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing • Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection • 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 • Obtain special instructions before use • Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood • Use personal protective equipment as required • IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention • IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician • Store locked up • Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray • Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling • Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product • Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell • Avoid release to the environment • Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Dusts/Mists) Category 2 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Category 1A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Carcinogenicity: Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 3 Signal Word: Danger Hazard Statements: • Fatal if inhaled • Causes severe skin burns and eye damage • May cause cancer • Causes damage to organs • Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure • Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects