Sulphuric Acid 0.1N

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

Toxicological Data on Ingredients : Sulfuric acid: ORAL (LD50): Acute: 2140 mg/kg [Rat.]. VAPOR (LC50): Acute: 255 ppm 4 hour(s) [Rat.].

Eye Contact:
Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Cold water may be used. Get medical attention.

Skin Contact:
If the chemical got onto the clothed portion of the body, remove the contaminated clothes as quickly as possible, protecting your own hands and body. Place the victim under a deluge shower. If the chemical got on the victim's exposed skin, such as the hands : Gently and thoroughly wash the contaminated skin with running water and non-abrasive soap. Be particularly careful to clean folds, crevices, creases and groin. Cold water may be used. If irritation persists, seek medical attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reusing.

Serious Skin Contact:
Wash with a disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial cream. Seek medical attention.

Inhalation:
Allow the victim to rest in a well ventilated area. Seek immediate medical attention.

Serious Inhalation: 
Evacuate the victim to a safe area as soon as possible. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. If the victim is not breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. WARNING: It may be hazardous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation when the inhaled material is toxic, infectious or corrosive. Seek immediate medical attention.

Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. If the victim is not breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Seek immediate medical attention.

Serious Ingestion: Not available.

Small Spill:
Dilute with water and mop up, or absorb with an inert dry material and place in an appropriate waste disposal container. If necessary: Neutralize the residue with a dilute solution of sodium carbonate.

Large Spill:
Corrosive liquid. Stop leak if without risk. Absorb with DRY earth, sand or other non-combustible material. Do not get water inside container. Do not touch spilled material. Use water spray curtain to divert vapor drift. Prevent entry into sewers, basements or confined areas; dike if needed. Call for assistance on disposal. Neutralize the residue with a dilute solution of sodium carbonate. Be careful that the product is not present at a concentration level above TLV. Check TLV on the MSDS and with local authorities.

Precautions:
Keep container dry. Do not breathe gas/fumes/ vapour/spray. Never add water to this product In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the container or the label. Avoid contact with skin and eyes Keep away from incompatibles such as alkalis. May corrode metallic surfaces. Store in a metallic or coated fiberboard drum using a strong polyethylene inner package.

Storage:
May corrode metallic surfaces. Store in a metallic or coated fiberboard drum using a strong polyethylene inner package. Corrosive materials should be stored in a separate safety storage cabinet or room.

Engineering Controls:
Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapors below their respective threshold limit value.

Personal Protection:
Face shield. Full suit. Vapor respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Gloves. Boots.

Personal Protection in Case of a Large Spill:
Splash goggles. Full suit. Vapor respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing apparatus should be used to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE handling this product.

Exposure Limits: Sulfuric acid TWA: 1 STEL: 3 (mg/m3) from ACGIH Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits.

 

Stability:                              The product is stable.
Instability Temperature:     Not available.
Conditions of Instability:    Not available

Incompatibility with various substances: 
Extremely reactive or incompatible with alkalis.

Corrosivity :
Extremely corrosive in presence of aluminum, of zinc. Highly corrosive in presence of steel, of copper. Slightly corrosive to corrosive in presence of stainless steel(304), of stainless steel(316). Non-corrosive in presence of glass.

Special Remarks on Reactivity:              Reacts violently with water especially when water is added to the product. (Sulfuric
                                                                    acid)
Special Remarks on Corrosivity:            Not available.
Polymerization:                                         No.

Ecotoxicity:                                                                             Not available.
BOD5 and COD:                                                                      Not available.
Products of Biodegradation:                                                 Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not
                                                                                                  likely. However, long term degradation products may arise.
Toxicity of the Products of Biodegradation::                       The product itself and its products of degradation are not toxic.
Special Remarks on the Products of Biodegradation:        Not available.

Waste Disposal

DOT Classification:                            CLASS 8: Corrosive liquid.
Identification:                                      Sulfuric acid, solution : UN2796 PG: II 
Special Provisions for Transport:     Not applicable.

Federal and State Regulations:   TSCA 8(b) inventory: Sulfuric acid; Water
Other Regulations:                        OSHA: Hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication  Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).

Other Classifications: 
WHMIS (Canada):                        CLASS D-2A: Material causing other toxic effects (VERY TOXIC). CLASS E:                        Corrosive liquid.
DSCL (EEC):                                This product is not classified according to the EU regulations.

HMIS (U.S.A.):
Health Hazard:                                1
Fire Hazard:                                    0
Reactivity:                                       0

Personal Protection:

National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.):
Health:                                             1
Flammability:                                  0
Reactivity:                                       0
Specific hazard:

Protective Equipment:
Gloves. Full suit. Vapor respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Wear appropriate respirator
when ventilation is inadequate. Face shield.

The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the information for their particular purposes. In no event shall Rx Marine International be liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages, howsoever arising, even if Rx Marine International has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

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.