Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
General Information
Revision date
2012-02-13
Product name
Sulfuric Acid, GR
Product Synonyms
Oil Of Vitriol
CAS No.
7664-93-9
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Other non-specified industry: Analytical reagent
supplier name
EMD Millipore Corp
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300
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Company Information
company name
EMD Millipore Corp
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
(29 CFR 1910.1200) Emergency overview : DANGER! POISON! CAUSES SEVERE EYE AND SKIN BURNS. CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT BURNS. MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED, ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN OR SWALLOWED. SUSPECT CANCER HAZARD - MAY CAUSE CANCER. MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS: LUNGS, MUCOUS MEMBRANES, RESPIRATORY TRACT, SKIN, EYES, TEETH. OXIDIZER. CONTACT WITH OTHER MATERIAL MAY CAUSE FIRE. WATER REACTIVE. WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer. Keep away from combustible material. Do not breathe vapor or mist. Do not ingest. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling. Physical state : Liquid. [Clear viscous liquid.]
Principle Routes of Exposure
Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.
Potential Acute Health Effects
Inhalation : Very toxic by inhalation. Corrosive to the respiratory system. Ingestion : Very toxic if swallowed. May cause burns to mouth, throat and stomach. Skin : Severely corrosive to the skin. Causes severe burns. Very toxic in contact with skin. Eyes : Severely corrosive to the eyes. Causes severe burns. Potential chronic health effects Carcinogenicity : May cause cancer. Risk of cancer depends on duration and level of exposure. Mutagenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Teratogenic Effects
No known significant effects or critical hazards. Developmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Fertility effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Target organs : May cause damage to the following organs: lungs, mucous membranes, upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes, teeth. Medical conditions aggravated by over- exposure : Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product. See toxicological information (section 11)
