Sulfuric Acid 98%

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EU LABELING AND CLASSIFICATION: This product meets the definition of the following hazard class as defined by the European Economic Community Guidelines.

EU Classification

T] TOXIC. [C] CORROSIVE EU RISK PHRASES R 23 Toxic by inhalation; R24 Toxic in contact with skin; R25 Toxic if swallowed; R35 Causes severe burns; R36 Irritating to eyes; R37 Irritating to respiratory system; R38 Irritating to skin; R49 May cause cancer by inhalation.

Precautionary statements

S23 Do not breath gas/fumes/vapors/spray; S30 Never add water to this product; S36 Wear suitable protective clothing; S37 Wear suitable gloves; S39 Wear eye/face protection; S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately. EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

Product definition

This product is a clear colorless to yellow liquid and is odorless

Health hazards

DANGER! Cuases eye and skin burns. Causes digestive and respiratory tract burns. May be fatal if mist inhaled. Strong inorganic acid mists containing sulfuric acid may cause cancer. Concentrated sulfuric acid reacts violently with water and many other substances under certain conditions. May cause lung damage. Hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from air) Corrosive to metal. Flammability Hazards: This material has a non-flammable rating.

Environmental hazards

Release of this product to the environment is expected to be toxic to aquatic life. If accidentally released, precautions must be taken to protect the environment. Emergency Considerations: In the event of fire or spill, adequate precautions must be taken for surrounding materials. Emergency responders must wear personal protective equipment suitable for the situation to which they are responding. SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE BY ROUTE OF EXPOSURE: The most significant routes of overexposure for this product are by inhalation, skin or eye contact and by ingestion. The symptoms of overexposure are described in the following paragraphs. INHALATION: Inhalation produces damaging effects on the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. Symptoms may include irritation of the nose and throat, and labored breathing. May cause lung edema, a medical emergency. CONTACT WITH SKIN or EYES: Corrosive - Contact may cause redness, pain and severe burn can occur. Contact with eyes may cause blurred vision, redness, pain and severe tissue burns. Can cause blindness. INGESTION: Corrosive – Swallowing can cause severe burns of the mouth, throat and stomach, leading to death. Circulatory shock is often the immediate cause of death.

Potential health effects

OR RISKS FROM EXPOSURE ACUTE: Contact with skin or eyes may cause severe burns. Inhalation will cause severe burns of the upper respiratory tract.

Long term hazards

exposure to mist or vapors may cause damage to teeth. Chronic exposure to mists containing sulfuric acid is a cancer hazard. TARGET ORGANS Acute Skin, eyes, respiratory system. Chronic Skin, eyes and target organs