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SULFURIC ACID, 2.01 - 14.6 Normal, 5.6 - 40% (v/v), 9.3 - 50.9% (w/w) Aqueous Solutions
MSDS
Material Safety Data Sheet
83401
Section 1: Chemical Product and Company Identification
Catalog Number:
8150, 8151, 8153, 8154, 8160, 8162, 8165, 8165.1, 8166, 8170, 8172, 8174, 8175, 8176, 8176.3, 8176.5,
8176.6, 8177, 8177.2, 8181, 8311, 8315, 8316, 8320, 8321, 8321.35, 8322, 8325, 8326, 8327, 8330, 8331,
8338, 8340, 8341, 8342, 8343, R8156000, R81700UL, R8173000, R8173260, R8174300, R8176350,
R8176500, R8177300, R8179490, R8333000, R8335000, R8340500, S-612, S-616, S-621, S-627, S-628,
S-662, S-666, S-668, S-670, S-671, S-672, S-687, S-689, S-730, S-735, S090900, S090910, S090930,
S091000, S091100, S091110, S091140, S091160, S091200, S091220, S091300, SS090900, SS090910,
SS090930, SS090960, SS091000, SS091100, SS091110, SS091140, SS091160, SS091200, SS091220,
SS091300, SS091350, SS091370, SX-1033, SX-1035, SX-1325, SX-1326, SX-920, SX-927, SX-988,
TXRC8315, TXRC8315-32
Product Identity:
SULFURIC ACID, 2.01 - 14.6 Normal, 5.6 - 40% (v/v), 9.3 - 50.9% (w/w) Aqueous Solutions
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Manufacturer's Name:
RICCA CHEMICAL COMPANY LLC
Domestic: 800-424-9300
International: 703-527-3887
CAGE Code: 4TCW6, 0V553, 4XZQ2
Address:
448 West Fork Dr
Arlington, TX 76012
Telephone Number For Information:
817-461-5601
Date Prepared:
Revision: 47
6/4/99
Last Revised: 01/23/2015
Date Printed: 02/23/2015 8:31:15 am
Section 2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Component
Sulfuric Acid
Water, Deionized
CAS Registry #
Concentration
ACGIH TLV
7664-93-9
9.3 - 50.9%
(w/w)
Not Available
Balance
Not Available
7732-18-5
1 mg/m3
Not Available
OSHA PEL
Not Available
1 mg/m3
Not Available
Not Available
Section 3: Hazard Identification
Emergency Overview: Corrosive liquid. Causes severe burns. Eye contact causes tissue damage and blindness. Ingestion causes corrosion of the mucosa of
the mouth, throat and esophagus with stomach discomfort and pain. If ingested, dilute with large quantity of water. Do not induce vomiting. Call a physician.
Wash areas of contact with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If possible, wipe off areas of contact with dry cloth before flushing with water , as water
contact will generate heat.
Target Organs: eyes, skin, respiratory system, teeth.
Eye Contact: Eye contact causes tissue damage and blindness.
Inhalation: May cause irritation.
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SULFURIC ACID, 2.01 - 14.6 Normal, 5.6 - 40% (v/v), 9.3 - 50.9% (w/w) Aqueous Solutions
Skin Contact: Skin contact causes burns, blistering, local necrosis, and membrane ulceration. Burns may be 2nd or 3rd degree.
Ingestion: Causes corrosion of the mucosa of the mouth, throat and esophagus with stomach discomfort and pain, nausea, intense thirst, vomiting, circulatory
collapse, clammy skin, weak and rapid pulse, shallow respiration, scanty urine, circulatory shock and subsequent death.
Chronic Effects/Carcinogenicity: May affect the skin, liver, kidneys and blood.
IARC - No.
NTP - No.
OSHA - No.
Reproductive Information: Reproductive effects cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances ' for Sulfuric Acid. Reproductive effects
cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances ' for Sulfuric Acid.
Teratology (Birth Defect) Information: Mutation data cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances ' for Sulfuric Acid. Mutation data cited in
'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances ' for Sulfuric Acid.
Section 4: First Aid Measures - In all cases, seek qualified evaluation.
Eye Contact: Irrigate immediately with large quantity of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention immediately.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Give artificial respiration if necessary. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Skin Contact: If possible, wipe off areas of contact with dry cloth before flushing contact areas with water for at least 15 minutes. Flushing immediately with
water will generate a large amount of heat upon contact with sulfuric acid. Call a physician. Dispose of cloth by soaking in water. Neutralize the soaking solution
with dilute sodium hydroxide solution, then flush the neutralized rinse water down the drain with excess water and treat the cloth as solid refuse.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Give large quantity of water. Call a physician immediately.
Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: Not Available.
Method Used: Not Available.
LFL: Not Available.
UFL: Not Available.
Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, foam, or carbon dioxide. Reacts with water producing heat and toxic fumes.
Fire & Explosion Hazards: Contact with most metals causes formation of flammable and explosive hydrogen gas. However, the risk is reduced due to the
weaker concentration of Sulfuric Acid present .
Fire Fighting Instructions: Use normal procedures/instructions.
Fire Fighting Equipment: Use protective clothing and NIOSH-approved breathing equipment appropriate for the surrounding fire.
Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Cover the spill with Sodium Carbonate or a soda ash-slaked lime mixture (50:50). Mix and add water to form slurry. Decant the liquid to the drain with excess
water. Treat the solid residue as normal refuse . Wash site with soda ash solution. Always dispose of in accordance with local regulations.
Section 7. Handling and Storage
As with all chemicals, wash hands thoroughly after handling. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Protect from freezing and physical damage. Do not mix with
bases. Contact with water will generate heat.
Safety Storage Code: Corrosive
Section 8: Exposure Control/Personal Protection
Engineering Controls: No specific controls are needed. Normal room ventilation is adequate.
Respiratory Protection: Normal room ventilation is adequate.
Skin Protection: Chemical resistant gloves.
Eye Protection: Safety glasses or goggles.
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SULFURIC ACID, 2.01 - 14.6 Normal, 5.6 - 40% (v/v), 9.3 - 50.9% (w/w) Aqueous Solutions
Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
Odor: Odorless
Solubility in Water: Infinite
Specific Gravity: Approximately 1.06 - 1.4
pH: <3
Boiling Point(°C): Not Available.
Melting Point(°C): Below 0
Vapor Pressure: Not Applicable.
Section 10: Stability and Reactivity
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal conditions of use and storage.
Incompatibility: Organics, chlorates, carbides, fulminates, picrates, alkalines, reducing agents, nitrates, Acetic Acid, oxidizing agents, metals.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: When heated to decomposition, Sulfuric Acid can emit highly toxic/poisonous gases and fumes, including toxic oxides
of Sulfur.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Section 11. Toxicological Information
LD50, Oral, Rat: 2140 mg/kg (Sulfuric Acid), details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value . LC50, Inhalation, Rat: (Sulfuric Acid) 510 mg/m3/2H,
No toxic effect noted.
Section 12. Ecological Information
Ecotoxicological Information: Concentrated Sulfuric Acid has moderate acute and chronic toxicity to aquatic life . Insufficient data are available on the
long-term effects of Sulfuric Acid to aquatic life, plants, birds, or land animals.
Chemical Fate Information: Small quantities of acids will be neutralized by the alkalinity in aquatic ecosystems.
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Dilute the solution with water. Neutralize with soda ash or Calcium Carbonate. Wash the resulting solution down the drain with excess water . Treat the solid
residue as normal refuse. Always dispose of in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.
Section 14. Transport Information
Part Numbers: 8150-1, 8150-16, 8150-16G, 8150-2.5, 8150-32, 8150-5, 8150-5PT, 8151-1, 8153-1, 8153-16, 8153-2.5, 8153-32, 8153-5, 8153-55,
8153-5PT, 8154-1, 8154-32, 8160-16, 8160-32, 8162-1, 8162-16, 8162-32, 8162-5, 8165-1, 8165-16, 8165-32, 8165-5, 8165-55, 8165-5HP, 8166-1,
8166-15, 8166-16, 8166-1CT, 8166-32, 8166-5, 8166-5PT, 8170-1, 8170-16, 8170-2.5, 8170-32, 8170-5, 8170-55, 8170-5PT, 8172-1, 8172-5,
8174-1, 8174-16, 8174-32, 8174-5, 8174-55, 8176-16, 8176-30, 8176-5, 8176.3-1, 8176.6-1, 8177-15G, 8177-16, 8177.2-16, 8177.2-32, 8181-16,
8181-5PT, 8315-1, 8315-32, 8315-5, 8320-1, 8320-16, 8320-32, 8320-5, 8321-1, 8321.35-1, 8321.35-5, 8322-1, 8322-16, 8322-2.5, 8322-32,
8322-5, 8322-55, 8322-5PT, 8325-1, 8325-16, 8325-2.5, 8325-32, 8325-5, 8325-55, 8325-5HP, 8325-5PT, 8330-1, 8330-16, 8330-32, 8330-5,
8330-5PT, 8331-1, 8331-16, 8331-2.5, 8331-32, 8331-8, 8338-32, 8338-5PT, 8340-1, 8340-16, 8340-1CT, 8340-32, 8340-32G, 8340-5, 8340-5HP,
8340-5PT, 8340-8, 8341-32, 8342-1, 8342-16, 8342-32, 8342-5, 8342-5PT, R8156000-4A, R81700UL-1A, R8173000-1A, R8173000-4A,
R8173260-20F, R8174300-4A, R8176350-4A, R8176500-20F, R8177300-1A, R8179490-10F, R8333000-1A, R8335000-1A, R8335000-4A,
R8340500-4A, S-612 4-LT, S-612 500ML, S-616 20-LT, S-616 4-LT, S-621 20-LT, S-621 200-LT, S-621 4-LT, S-621 500ML, S-621 LT, S-627 LT,
S-628 20LT, S-628 4-LT, S-628 500ML, S-628 LT, S-662 4-LT, S-666 10-LT, S-666 20-LT, S-666 4-LT, S-666 500ML, S-666 LT, S-668 20-LT, S-668
4-LT, S-668 500ML, S-668 LT, S-670 20-LT, S-670 200-LT, S-670 4-LT, S-670 500ML, S-670 LT, S-671 4-LT, S-671 500ML, S-671 LT, S-672 4-LT,
S-672 500ML, S-672 LT, S-687 20-LT, S-687 LT, S-689 20-LT, S-730 20-LT, S-730 4-LT, S-730 500ML, S-730 LT, S-735 4-LT, S-735 LT,
SS090900-1A, SS090900-4A, SS090910-10F, SS090930-1A, SS090930-20F, SS091000-10F, SS091000-1A, SS091000-20F, SS091000-4A,
SS091000-500A, SS091100-1A, SS091100-500A, SS091110-1A, SS091110-4A, SS091110-500A, SS091140-1A, SS091140-20F, SS091140-4A,
SS091140-500A, SS091160-1A, SS091160-4A, SS091160-55E, SS091200-4A, SS091220-1A, SS091220-4A, SS091220-500A, SS091300-1A,
SS091300-4A, SX-1033 4-LT, SX-1035 4-LT, SX-1325 500ML, SX-1326 LT, SX-920 20-LT, SX-920 4-LT, SX-920 500ML, SX-920 LT, SX-927 20-LT,
SX-927 4-LT, SX-927 500ML, SX-927 LT, SX-988 LT, TXRC8315-32
D.O.T. Shipping Name: Sulphuric Acid Solution
D.O.T. Hazard Class: 8
U.N. / N.A. Number: UN2796
Packing Group: II
D.O.T. Label: 8
Section 15. Regulatory Information (Not meant to be all inclusive - selected regulation represented)
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OSHA Status:These items meet the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) definition of a hazardous material.
TSCA Status:All components of this solution are listed on the TSCA Inventory or are mixtures (hydrates) of items listed on the TSCA Inventory.
Sara Title III:
Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances:Not Applicable.
Section 311/312 Hazardous Catagories:Acute, Chronic, Reactivity: Yes
Fire, Pressure: No
Section 313 Toxic Chemicals:Not Applicable.
California: None Reported.
Pennsylvania: Sulfuric Acid is listed as an Environmental Hazard on the state 's Hazardous Substances List. Sulfuric Acid is listed as an
Environmental Hazard on the state's Hazardous Substances List.
RCRA Status: Not Applicable.
CERCLA Reportable Quantity: Sulfuric Acid - 1,000 pounds. Sulfuric Acid - 1,000 pounds.
WHMIS: E: Corrosive Material.
Section 16. Other Information
NFPA Ratings:
Health: 3
Flammability: 0
Reactivity: 1
Special Notice Key:None
Flammability: 0
Reactivity: 1
Protective Equipment:B (Protective Eyewear, Gloves)
HMIS Ratings:
Health: 3
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Rev 1, 12-10-99: (Section 1) Revised emergency telephone number to CHEMTREC®: 800-424-9300;
Rev 2, 1-18-2000: Reformatted from WordPerfect® to Microsoft Word®; (Section 1) Added catalog numbers 8174, 8181, 8311, 8343; (Section 3) added
Mutation data and Reproductive effects; (Section 5) removed greatly from risk; (Section 7) added storage code; (Section 15) added Florida and Pennsylvania.
Rev 3, 8-15-2000: (Section 1) added Catalog Number 8165.1.
Rev 4, 9-13-2000: (Section 1) added catalog numbers 8172 and 8326.
Rev 5, 10-09-2001: Reformatted to electronic data format.
Rev 6, 12-05-2001: (Section 1) added catalog number 8153.
Rev 7, 12-26-2001: (Section 1) added catalog numbers 8166 and 8177, 8321.35.
Rev 8, 01-09-2002: (Section 1) added catalog number 8176.5.
Rev 9, 09-18-2002: (Section 1) added Solutions Plus catalog number S 091160. Rev 10, 03-13-2003: (Section 1) added Solutions Plus catalog number S091200.
Rev 11, 04-11-2003: (Section 1) added Solutions Plus catalog number S 091100. Rev 12, 09-04-2003: (Section 1) added Solutions Plus catalog number S091000.
Rev 13, 09-19-2003: (Section 1) added Solutions Plus catalog number S090910. Rev 14, 10-13-2003: (Section 1) added Solutions Plus catalog number
S091220. Rev 15, 10-22-2003: (Section 1) added Solutions Plus catalog numbers S090930 and S091300. Rev 16, 11-03-2003: (Section 1) added Solutions Plus
catalog number S091110. Rev 17, 11-17-2003: (Section 1) added catalog number R8335000.
Rev 18, 3-10-04: (Sec 1) added cat no. TXRC8315-32.
Rev 19, 7-15-04: (Sec 1) added Solutions Plus cat. no. S 091140.
Rev 20, 7-28-04: (Sec 1) added Solutions Plus cat no S090900.
Rev 21, 11-09-04: (Sec 1) added cat no. R8156000.
Rev 22, 03-01-2005: revised title.
Rev 23, 05-24-2005: (Sec 1) added catalog numbers 8154 and 8176.3.
Rev 24, 10-07-2005: (Section 1) added Red Bird catalog number S-672.
Rev 25, 12-15-2005: (Section 1) added Red Bird catalog numbers S-612, S-628, S-670 and SX-988.
Rev 26, 01-10-2006: (Section 1) added Red Bird catalog number S-616.
Rev 27, 03-29-2006: (Section 1) added catalog number R8173000 and Red Bird catalog number S-735.
Rev 28, 04-28-2006: (Section 1) added Red Bird catalog number S-671.
Rev 29, 06-08-2006: (Section 1) added catalog number R81700UL.
Rev 30, 07-19-2006: (Section 1) added Red Bird catalog numbers S-627 and S-687.
Rev 31, 09-03-2006: (Section 1) added Red Bird catalog number S-662.
Rev 32, 10-04-2006: (Section 1) added catalog number R8177300 and Red Bird catalog number SX-1035.
Rev 33, 02-12-2007: (Section 1) added catalog number TXRC8315.
Rev 34, 04-03-2007: (Section 1) added Red Bird catalog number SX-1325.
Rev 35, 04-18-2007: (Section 1) added Red Bird catalog number S-730.
Rev 36, 05-01-2007: (Section 1) added Red Bird catalog number SX-1326.
Rev 37, 11-05-2007: (Section 1) added catalog number R8173260.
Rev 38, 12-11-2007: (Section 1) added catalog number R8179490.
Rev 39, 03-31-2008: (Section 1) added Red Bird catalog number SX-1033.
Rev 40, 04-29-2008: (Section 1) added Red Bird catalog number S-689.
Rev 41, 03-31-2009: (Section 1) added catalog number 8177.2.
Rev 42, 05-13-2009: (Section 1) added catalog number 8176.6.
Rev 43, 03-01-2010: (Section 1) added catalog number R8174300.
Rev 44, 05-06-2011: (Section 1) added catalog number R8340500.
Rev 45, 03-20-2014: (Section 1) added catalog number R8176500.
Rev 46, 12-24-2014: (Section 1) added catalog number R8333000.
Rev 47, 01-23-2015: (Section 1) added catalog number R8176350.
When handled properly by qualified personnel, the product described herein does not present a significant health or safety hazard. Alteration of
its characteristics by concentration, evaporation, addition of other substances, or other means may present hazards not specifically addressed
herein and which must be evaluated by the user. The information furnished herein is believed to be accurate and represents the best data
currently available to us. No warranty, expressed or implied, is made and RICCA CHEMICAL COMPANY assumes no legal responsibility or
liability whatsoever resulting from its use.
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