NORTHSTAR SULFURIC ACID (93 - 98%)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H314, H330, H335, H402

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical hazards

May be corrosive to metals Category 1 Reacts violently with water

Health hazards

Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Serious eye damage/irritation Category 1 Acute toxicity, Inhalation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 respiratory tract irritation Chronic Exposure Category 2

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 3 acute short term hazard Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 2

Long term hazards

THIS MATERIAL IS HAZARDOUS AS DEFINED BY 49 CFR 172.101 BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.

Signal word

DANGER!

Hazard statements

Causes severe skin burns and serious eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause damage to teeth through prolonged and repeated exposure to sulfuric acid mists. Fatal if inhaled. May be corrosive to metals. Harmful to aquatic life.

Prevention

Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye and face protection. Wash exposed skin thoroughly after handling. Store and use only in a well-ventilated area. Keep containers tightly closed. In case of inadequate ventilation, wear respiratory protection. Do not breathe mist. Avoid release to the environment. Absorb spillage.

Response

IF IN EYES: Rinse continuously with water for several minutes. Continue rinsing and immediately call a poison centre/doctor. Specific treatment is urgent. IF ON SKIN: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. For large area burns, immediately call a poison centre/doctor. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. DO NOT induce vomiting. Get medical attention if you feel unwell.Store in corrosion resistant container with a resistant inner liner.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place and away from water. Keep container tightly closed.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Emergency Overview: A strong mineral acid present as a colorless and odorless oily liquid when pure but may appear yellow to dark brown when impure. Extremely corrosive to all body tissues, causing rapid tissue destruction and serious chemical burns. Skin or eye contact requires immediate first aid. Can decompose at high temperatures, forming toxic gases such as Sulphur oxides. Non-flammable but reacts violently with water, generating large amounts of heat with potential for spattering of the acid. Can react with combustible materials to generate heat and ignition. Reacts with most metals, particularly when diluted with water, to form flammable hydrogen gas which may create an explosion hazard. It is highly toxic to aquatic organisms and plant life.

Potential health effects

Sulfuric acid is not very volatile and workplace exposures are therefore primarily due to accidental splashes or to processes or actions that generate an acid mist. It is extremely corrosive to all body tissues, causing rapid tissue destruction and serious chemical burns on contact with the skin or eyes. Skin or eye contact requires immediate first aid. Inhalation of sulfuric acid mist or fumes may produce irritation of the nose, throat and respiratory tract. High levels of acid mist are also irritating to the skin and eyes. Chronic inhalation of acid mist may cause pitting and erosion of tooth enamel. Sulfuric acid, per se,

Environmental effects

Sulfuric acid is highly toxic to aquatic organisms and terrestrial plant life; however, it does not bio accumulate or bio concentrate through the food chain (see Ecological Information, Section 12).