SIGMA-ALDRICH
Material Safety Data Sheet
Date Printed: 24/MAY/2005
Date Updated: 10/MAY/2005
Version 1.6
According to 91/155/EEC
Classified as Hazardous according to the criteria of EU Annex 1 and
NOHSC.
1 - Product and Company Information
Product Name SULFURIC ACID, 99.999%
Product Number 339741
Company Sigma-Aldrich Pty, Ltd
Unit 2, 14 Anella Avenue
Castle Hill NSW 1765
Australia
Technical Phone # +61 2 9841 0555
Fax +61 2 9841 0500
Emergency Phone # +61 2 9841 0566
2 - Composition/Information on Ingredients
Product Name CAS # EC no Annex I
Index Number
SULFURIC ACID, >= 51% 7664-93-9 231-639-5 016-020-00-8
Formula H2SO4
Molecular Weight 98.08 AMU
Synonyms Acide sulfurique (French) * Acido solforico
(Italian) * Battery acid * BOV * Dihydrogen
sulfate * Dipping acid * Electrolyte acid *
Mattling acid * Oil of vitriol *
Schwefelsaeureloesungen (German) * Strong
inorganic acid mists containing sulfuric acid *
Sulfuric acid (ACGIH:OSHA) * Sulphuric acid *
Vitriol Brown Oil * Zwavelzuuroplossingen (Dutch)
3 - Hazards Identification
SPECIAL INDICATION OF HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Causes severe burns.
4 - First Aid Measures
AFTER INHALATION
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give
artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
AFTER SKIN CONTACT
In case of skin contact, flush with copious amounts of water for
at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes.
Call a physician.
AFTER EYE CONTACT
In case of contact with eyes, flush with copious amounts of
water for at least 15 minutes. Assure adequate flushing by
separating the eyelids with fingers. Call a physician.
AFTER INGESTION
If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is
conscious. Call a physician. Do not induce vomiting.
5 - Fire Fighting Measures
CONDITIONS OF FLAMMABILITY
Strong dehydrating agent which may cause ignition of finely
divided materials on contact.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Suitable: Noncombustible. Use extinguishing media appropriate to
surrounding fire conditions.
Unsuitable: Do not use water.
SPECIAL RISKS
Specific Hazard(s): Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
Contact with other material may cause fire.
SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR FIREFIGHTERS
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing
to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
6 - Accidental Release Measures
PERSONAL PRECAUTION PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED IN CASE OF LEAK OR SPILL
Evacuate area.
PROCEDURE(S) OF PERSONAL PRECAUTION(S)
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus, rubber boots, and heavy
rubber gloves.
METHODS FOR CLEANING UP
Cover with dry lime or soda ash, pick up, keep in a closed
container, and hold for waste disposal. Ventilate area and wash
spill site after material pickup is complete.
7 - Handling and Storage
HANDLING
Directions for Safe Handling: Do not breathe vapor. Do not get
in eyes, on skin, on clothing. Avoid prolonged or repeated
exposure.
STORAGE
Conditions of Storage: Keep tightly closed.
Incompatible Materials: Do not allow contact with water
8 - Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
Safety shower and eye bath. Use only in a chemical fume hood.
GENERAL HYGIENE MEASURES
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Discard contaminated
shoes. Wash thoroughly after handling.
EXPOSURE LIMITS
Country Source Type Value
Poland NDS 1 MG/M3
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Poland NDSCh 3 MG/M3
Poland NDSP -
EXPOSURE LIMITS - DENMARK
Source Type Value
OEL TWA 1 mg/m3
EXPOSURE LIMITS - GERMANY
Source Type Value
TRGS 900 OEL 1 mg/m3, E
Remarks: =1=
EXPOSURE LIMITS - NORWAY
Source Type Value
OEL 0.2 mg/m3
Remarks: K
EXPOSURE LIMITS - SWEDEN
Source Type Value
LLV (Level1 mg/m3
EXPOSURE LIMITS - SWITZERLAND
Source Type Value
OEL OEL 1 mg/m3
Remarks: E
EXPOSURE LIMITS - UNITED KINGDOM
Source Type Value
OEL OEL 1 mg/m3
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Respiratory Protection: Government approved respirator.
Hand Protection: Compatible chemical-resistant gloves.
Eye Protection: Chemical safety goggles.
Special Protective Measures: Faceshield (8-inch minimum).
9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance Physical State: Liquid
Property Value At Temperature or Pressure
pH 1.2 Concentration: 5 g/l
BP/BP Range 100 掳C 760 mmHg
MP/MP Range 10 掳C
Flash Point N/A
Flammability N/A
Autoignition Temp N/A
Oxidizing Properties N/A
Explosive Properties N/A
Explosion Limits N/A
Vapor Pressure 1 mmHg 145.8 掳C
SG/Density 1.84 g/cm3
Partition Coefficient N/A
Viscosity 21 Pas 25 掳C
Vapor Density < 0.3 g/l 25 掳C
Saturated Vapor Conc. N/A
Evaporation Rate N/A
Bulk Density N/A
Decomposition Temp. N/A
Solvent Content N/A
Water Content N/A
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Surface Tension 55.1 mN/m 20 掳C
Conductivity N/A
Miscellaneous Data N/A
Solubility Solubility in Water:Soluble.
10 - Stability and Reactivity
STABILITY
Stable: Stable.
Conditions to Avoid: Moisture. Do not allow water to enter
container.
Materials to Avoid: Bases, Halides, Organic materials Incompatible
with carbides, chlorates, fulminates, nitrates, picrates,
cyanides, alkali halides, zinc iodide, permanganates, hydrogen
peroxide, azides, perchlorates, nitromethane, phosphorous, and
nitrites. Violent reaction with: cyclopentadiene, cyclopentanone
oxime, nitroaryl amines, hexalithium disilicide, and
phosphorous(III) oxide, Finely powdered metals
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Sulfur oxides, Hydrogen sulfide
gas.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
11 - Toxicological Information
RTECS NUMBER: WS5600000
ACUTE TOXICITY
LD50
Oral
Rat
2140 mg/kg
LC50
Inhalation
Rat
510 mg/m3
2H
LC50
Inhalation
Mouse
320 mg/m3
2H
LC50
Inhalation
Guinea pig
18 mg/m3
Remarks: Lungs, Thorax, or Respiration:Other changes.
IRRITATION DATA
Eyes
Rabbit
0.25 mg
Remarks: Severe irritation effect
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Eyes
Rabbit
5 mg
30S
Remarks: Rinsed
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE
Material is extremely destructive to tissue of the mucous
membranes and upper respiratory tract, eyes, and skin.
Inhalation may result in spasm, inflammation and edema of the
larynxand bronchi, chemical pneumonitis, and pulmonary edema.
Symptoms of exposure may include burning sensation, coughing,
wheezing, laryngitis, shortness of breath, headache, nausea, and
vomiting. To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical,
and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly
investigated.
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE
Skin Contact: Causes severe burns.
Skin Absorption: May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Eye Contact: Causes severe burns.
Inhalation: Material is extremely destructive to the tissue of
the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. May be harmful
if inhaled.
Ingestion: Ingestion can cause immediate burning pain in the
mouth, throat, abdomen; severe swelling of the larynx and
skeletal paralysis affecting the ability to breathe, circulatory
shock and convulsions. May be harmful if swallowed.
CHRONIC EXPOSURE - CARCINOGEN
Result: The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)
has determined that occupational exposure to
strong-inorganic-acid mists containing sulfuric acid is
carcinogenic to humans (group 1).
IARC CARCINOGEN LIST
Rating: Group 1
CHRONIC EXPOSURE - MUTAGEN
Hamster
4 MMOL/L
Cell Type: ovary
Cytogenetic analysis
CHRONIC EXPOSURE - TERATOGEN
Species: Rabbit
Dose: 20 MG/M3/7H
Route of Application: Inhalation
Exposure Time: (6-18D PREG)
Result: Specific Developmental Abnormalities: Musculoskeletal
system.
12 - Ecological Information
No data available.
13 - Disposal Considerations
SUBSTANCE DISPOSAL
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Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn
in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and
scrubber. Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service
to dispose of this material. Observe all federal, state, and local
environmental regulations.
14 - Transport Information
RID/ADR
UN#: 1830
Class: 8
PG: II
Proper Shipping Name: Sulphuric acid
IMDG
UN#: 1830
Class: 8
PG: II
Proper Shipping Name: Sulphuric acid
Marine Pollutant: No
Severe Marine Pollutant: No
IATA
UN#: 1830
Class: 8
PG: II
Proper Shipping Name: Sulphuric acid
Inhalation Packing Group I: No
15 - Regulatory Information
CLASSIFICATION AND LABELING ACCORDING TO EU DIRECTIVES
ANNEX I INDEX NUMBER: 016-020-00-8
NOTA: B
INDICATION OF DANGER: C
Corrosive.
R-PHRASES: 35
Causes severe burns.
S-PHRASES: 26 30 45
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of
water and seek medical advice. Never add water to this product.
In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice
immediately (show the label where possible).
COUNTRY SPECIFIC INFORMATION
Germany
WGK: 1
SWITZERLAND
SWISS POISON CLASS: 2
NORWAY
Declaration Number: 67082
16 - Other Information
WARRANTY
The above information is believed to be correct but does not
purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The
information in this document is based on the present state of our
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knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to
appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any
guarantee of the properties of the product. Sigma-Aldrich Inc.,
shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or
from contact with the above product. See reverse side of invoice
or packing slip for additional terms and conditions of sale.
Copyright 2005 Sigma-Aldrich Co. License granted to make unlimited
paper copies for internal use only.
DISCLAIMER
For R&D use only. Not for drug, household or other uses.
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