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General Information
Version
1.09
Revision date
2025-12-12
Product name
Sulfuric Acid
Chemical name
Sulfuric Acid
supplier name
Rio Tinto Commercial Americas Inc
Emergency telephone
+1 773-270-6500, +1 801 204 2000, +1 800-424-9300, +1 703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Rio Tinto Commercial Americas Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
kucmsds@riotinto.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H314, H335, H350
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
May be corrosive to metals. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause cancer.
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection. Keep only in original packaging. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid breathing vapor. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Response
Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice or attention. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. 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.
Storage
Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a corrosion resistant container with a resistant inner liner.
Disposal
Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.
Supplemental label elements
Do not taste or swallow. Wash thoroughly after handling.
2.3 Other hazards
Causes severe digestive tract burns. Hazards identified when used : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
SKIN CORROSION - Category 1 SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE - Category 1 CARCINOGENICITY - Category 1A SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (SINGLE EXPOSURE) (Respiratory tract irritation) - Category 3
