Sulfuric Acid N/5

Company Details:

RX MARINE INTERNATIONAL
105, A wing , BSEL , TECH PARK.
VASHI ,NEW BOMBAY 400703 INDIA  

Causes severe irritation and burns. May Be harmful if swallowed. Avoid breathing vapor or dust. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothes. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container closed.

Emergency Overview:Poison! Danger! Corrosive. Liquid and mist cause severe burns to all body tissue. May be fatal if swallowed or contacted with skin. Harmful if inhaled. Affects teeth. Water reactive. Cancer hazard. Strong inorganic acid mists containing sulfuric acid can cause cancer. Risk of cancer depends on duration and level of exposure.

Inhalation:Corrosive! Effects should be less severe than from exposure to higer concentrations of sulfuric acid. Symptoms may include irritation of the nose and throat, labored breathing, as
well as lung edema, damage to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. Ingestion:Corrosive! Effects should be less severe than from exposure to higher concentrations of sulfuric acid. Symptoms include severe burns of the mouth, throat, and stomach. Circulatory collapse with clammy skin, weak and rapid pulse, shallow respirations, and scanty urine may follow ingestion or skin contact. Circulatory shock is often the immediate cause of death.
Skin:Corrosive! Can cause Redness, Pain, and Severe Skin Burns. Circulatory Collapse with
Clammy Skin, Weak and Rapid Pulse, Shallow Respirations, and Scanty Urine may Follow Skin Contact or Ingestion. Circulatory Shock is Often the Immediate cause of Death.        

Eye Contact:Corrosive! Contact can cause Blurred Vision, Redness, Pain and Severe Tissue
Burns. Can Cause Blindness.
Chronic Exposure:Long-Term Exposure to Mist or Vapors may Cause Damage to Teeth. Chronic Exposure to Mists Containing Sulfuric Acid is a Cancer Hazard.
Aggravated by Exposure:Persons with Pre-Existing skin Disorders or Eye Disease May be more Susceptable to the Effects ot this Substance.

Absorb spill with inert material, then place in a chemical waste container. Neutralize with a weak base.

Accidental Release: Ventilate area of Leak or Spill. Wear Appropritate Personal Protective Equipment as Specified in Section 8. Isolate Hazard Area. Keep Unnecessary and Unprotected Personnel from Entering.

Contain and Recover Liquid when Possible. Neutralize with Alkaline Material (Soda- Ash, Lime), then Absorb with an Inert Material (e.g., Vermiculite, Dry Sand, Earth), and place in a Chemical Waste Container.

Do not get in eyes, on skin, on clothing. Avoid breathing vapors or mist. Wash thoroughly after handling.

Carcenogenic References The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has Classified “Strong Inorganic Acid Mists Containing Sulfuric Acid” as a known Human Carcinogen. This Classification applies only

Environmental Fate:When released into the soil, this material may leach into groundwater. When released into the air, this material may be removed from the atmosphere to a moderate extent by wet deposition. When released into the air, this material may be removed from the atmosphere to a moderate extent by dry deposition.
Environmental Toxicity:LC50 Flounder 100 to 330 mg/l/48 hr aerated water/Conditions of bioassay not specified; LC50 Shrimp 80 to 90 mg/l/48 hr aerated water /Conditions of bioassay not specified; LC50 Prawn 42.5 ppm/48 hr salt water /Conditions of bioassay not specified. This material may be toxic to aquatic life.

 Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be handled as hazardous waste and sent to a RCRA approved incinerator or disposed in a RCRA approved waste facility. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options.  State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations. Dispose of  container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements. 

Causes severe irritation and burns. May Be harmful if swallowed. Avoid breathing vapor or dust. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothes. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container closed.

DOT Classification: UN2796, Sulfuric Acid Solution, 8, PG II

DOT Regulations may change from time to time. Please consult the most recent D.O.T. regulations.

Chemical Inventory Status –
Part 1:Ingrdient
Sulfuric Acid (7664-93-9)
TSCA Yes
EC Yes
Japan YES
Australia Yes

Chemical Inventory Status –
Part 2:Ingredient
Sulfuric Acid (7664-93-9)
Korea Yes
DSL Yes
NDSL No
Phil. Yes

Federal, State & International Regulations –
Part 1: Ingredient.
Sulfuric Acid (7664-93-9)
RQ 1000
TPQ 1000
List YES
Chemical Catg No .

Federal, State &
International Regulations –
Part 2:Ingredient
Sulfuric Acid (7664-93-9)
CERCLA 1000
261.33 No
8(d) No

Chemical Weapons Convention: No
TSCA 12 (b):No
CDTA:YES PURE/LIQUID
SARA 311/312: Acute: YES
Chronic: YES
Fire: No
Pressure: No
Reactivity: YES
Australian Hazchem Code: 2P
Poison Schedule: None allocated

Conditions aggravated/target organs: Persons with pre-existing respiratory conditions may be more susceptible. Acute: Irritation and burns to skin, eyes, and GI tract. Mists may cause respiratory irritation. Chronic: Dermatitis, eye damage, skin damage. Mists may cause lung damage. Animal tests suggest strong inorganic mists of sulfuric acid may act as a carcinogen.

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The information herein is believed to be accurate and is offered in good faith for the user's consideration and investigation. No warranty either expressed or implied is made for the completeness or accuracy of the information whether originating from the above mentioned company or not. Users of this material should satisfy themselves by independent investigation of current scientific and medical knowledge that the material

DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY :The information in this SDS was obtained from sources which we believe are reliable. However, the information is provided without any warranty, express or implied, regarding its correctness. The conditions or methods of handling, storage, use or disposal of the product are beyond our control and may be beyond our knowledge. For this and other reasons, we do not assume responsibility and expressly disclaim liability for loss, damage or expense arising out of or in any way connected with the handling, storage, use or disposal of the product. This MSDS was prepared and is to be used only for this product. If the product is used as a component in another product, this MSDS information may not be applicable.