Sulfuric Acid
Safety Procedures
Safety should be in the forefront of everyone's mind when handling hazardous products. When an accident or emergency occurs, it is very important to know what safety procedures should be used. We offer safety training and assistance to develop safety programs for your facility. Your health and safety is very important to us!
Physical Data
Vapor Pressure: Not given
Solubility in Water: Complete
Appearance & Odor: Colorless, oily liquid

Health Hazards
Eyes: Immediately flush with water for at least 15 minutes. Flush under lids by lifting them or rolling eyes. See doctor ASAP.
Skin: Flush with water. Remove clothing and continue flushing.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air and restore breathing. Get medical help.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Dilute stomach contents by giving water or milk together with milk of magnesia. Get physician.
Overexposure
Symptoms of overexposure are tissue damage, respiratory tract damage, severe eye damage, and blindness.

Employee Protection
Respiratory: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus if TLV is exceeded. If ventilation is good, vapor from sulfuric acid at ambient temperatures should not exceed the TLV.
Eye: Safety goggles. Emergency eyewash and shower should be available.
Ventilation: Local exhaust and mechanical (general) ventilation as required to maintain exposure levels.
Other: Protective gloves are required. Chemical resistant clothing as necessary to prevent skin contact. Wash hands with soap and water after use.
Fire & Explosion Hazards
Flammable levels: Nonflammable
Flash Point: Nonflammable
Extinguishing Media: Carbon Dioxide, dry chemical
Special Procedures: Do not use water, as an eruption may follow. Dilute sulfuric acid will react with the most metals to liberate Hydrogen gas which can explode if allowed to collect.

Reactivity
Stability: Yes
Materials to Avoid: Bases, Organic materials, Metals
Conditions to Avoid: None

Spill or Leak Procedures
Spills: Minor spills can be diluted and neutralized with soda ash, lime or caustic. Large spills should be contained
Disposal: Prevent waste from contaminating surrounding environment. Discard any product, residue, disposal container or liner in accordance with federal , state and local regulations. Store in shaded, well drained storage area. Do not add water. Do not allow contact with metals.
We are providing this data for informational purposes only. If a person comes in contact with any of the chemicals mentioned, it is imperative to contact your local emergency personnel and/or a physician. This information is intended only as guidance for appropriate precautionary handling of the material and is believed to be accurate. Industrial Resources provides no guarantee of the accuracy or completeness of the data and shall not be liable for any damages. Users of these products are responsible for investigating and verifying the precautions and dangers involved in the application that they have chosen. Federal, state, municipal, and insurance requirements, and national safety codes must be followed and are not to be confused with the precautionary data.
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