ALLIED CORPORATION -- SULFURIC ACID CONCENTRATED -- 6810-00-975-0707
===================== Product Identification ===================== Product ID:SULFURIC ACID CONCENTRATED MSDS Date:10/19/1993 FSC:6810 NIIN:00-975-0707 === Responsible Party === Company Name:ALLIED CORPORATION Address:COLUMBIA RD AND PARK AVE Box:1087R City:MORRISTOWN State:NJ ZIP:07960 Country:US Info Phone Num:800-631-8050 Emergency Phone Num:800-631-8050 CAGE:OLYW2 === Contractor Identification === Company Name:ALLIED CORPORATION, CHEMICAL SECTOR Box:1139R City:MORRISTOWN State:NJ ZIP:07960 Country:US Phone:201-455-2000 CAGE:OLYW2 Company Name:ALLIED-SIGNAL INC Address:Box:2332R City:MORRISTOWN State:NJ ZIP:07962-2332 Country:US Phone:201-455-4414 CAGE:1L164 Company Name:HONEYWELL INTL INC ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS AND SERVICES Address:101 COLUMBIA RD Box:City:MORRISTOWN State:NJ ZIP:07962 Country:US Phone:973-455-3922 CAGE:70308 Company Name:LOS ANGELES CHEMICAL CO Address:4545 ARDINE ST Box:1987 City:SOUTH GATE State:CA ZIP:90280 Country:US Phone:213-562-9500 CAGE:75656 ============= Composition/Information on Ingredients ============= Ingred Name:SULFURIC ACID (SARA III) CAS:7664-93-9 RTECS #:WS5600000 Fraction by Wt: 93-98% % Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3 ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3; 9192 EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS Ingred Name:WATER CAS:7732-18-5 RTECS #:ZC0110000 Fraction by Wt: BALANCE Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED ===================== Hazards Identification ===================== LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 ORAL = 2140 MG/KG (RAT) Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:PRODUCT IS A STRONG MINERAL ACID, AN OXIDIZING AGENT, AND A DEHYDRATING AGENT THAT IS RAPIDLY DAMAGING TO ALL HUMAN TISSUE WITH WHICH IT COMES IN CONTACT. INGESTION MAY CAUSE SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH. E YE CONTACT PRODUCES SEVERE OR PERMANENTINJURY. INHALATION OF MISTS CAN DAMAGE BOTH UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT AND LUNGS. Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS COMPOUND CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS AT CONCENTRATIONS OF 0.1% OR GREATER THAT ARE CARCINOGENS OR SUSPECT CARCINOGENS. Effects of Overexposure:SKIN: IRRITATION, CORROSIVE BURNS. EYES: IRRITATION, CORNEAL BURNS, CONJUCTIVITIS. INGESTION: IRRITATION, CORROSIVE BURNS TO MOUTH, THROAT, AND STOMACH. CAN BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED. INHALATION: IRRITATI ON AND BURNS TO UPPER RESPIRATORY SYSTEMAND LUNGS. Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. ======================= First Aid Measures ======================= First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE CPR. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATE R. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES. INGESTION: DILUTE WITH WATER OR MILK. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES. ===================== Fire Fighting Measures ===================== Flash Point:NONFLAMMABLE Lower Limits:NOT GIVEN Upper Limits:NOT GIVEN Extinguishing Media:USE WATER SPRAY/SUITABLE AGENTS FOR ADJACENT TANK; DRY CHEMICAL Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR APPROVED SCBA WITH FULL FACEPIECE. COOL NON-LEAKERS WITH WATER SPRAY. Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DO NOT ADD WATER OR OTHER LIQUID TO ACID. THE ACID, ESPECIALLY WHEN DILUTED WITH WATER CAN REACT WITH METALS TO LIBERATE FLAMMABLE HYDROGEN GAS. ================== Accidental Release Measures ================== Spill Release Procedures:PROVIDE VENTILATION. STOP LEAK IF CAN DO SO WITHOUT RISK. CLEANUP PERSONNEL NEED PROTECTION AGAINST INHALATION OR CONTACT. KEEP UPWIND. CONTAIN SPILL. MINOR LEAKS OR SPILLS CAN BE DILUTED WITH WATER A ND NEUTRALIZED. CONTACT PROPER AUTHORITIES. Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH, LIME ====================== Handling and Storage ====================== Handling and Storage Precautions:USE FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. STORE IN COOL, WELL-VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM COMBUSTBLE/REACTVE CHEM.VENT CNTNRS IN HOT WEATHR TO AVOID H2 BUILD-UP. Other Precautions:SAFETY SHOWER AND EYEWASH FACILITIES SHOULD BE AVAILABLE NEARBY SULFURIC ACID HANDLING EQUIPMENT. DO NOT ADD WATER TO ACID. ALWAYS ADD ACID TO COLD WATER CAUTIOUSLY WITH AGITATION. PACKAGING/ UNLOADIN G AREA NEEDS EXHAUST SYSTEM. ============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection ============= Respiratory Protection:IF VENTILATION DOES NOT MAINTAIN INHALATION EXOSURES BELOW PEL (TLV), USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR AS PER CURRENT 29 CFR 1910.134, INSTRUCTIONS/WARNINGS AND NIOSH RESPIRATOR SELECTION. Ventilation:SUFFICIENT TO REDUCE ACID MIST BELOW TLV LEVELS. MAY REQUIRE MECHANICAL EXHAUST. Protective Gloves:RUBBER, PVC Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES, FACESHIELD Other Protective Equipment:ACID RESISTANT APRON, PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, BOOTS/JACKET/TROUSERS Work Hygienic Practices:WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER AFTER HANDLING PRODUCT AND BEFORE EATING DRINKING OR SMOKING. Supplemental Safety and Health ================== Physical/Chemical Properties ================== HCC:C1 Boiling Pt:=281.1C, 538.F Melt/Freeze Pt:=-33.9C, -29.F Vapor Pres:< 1 @ 100F Spec Gravity:1.835 Solubility in Water:COMPLETE Appearance and Odor:OILY, COLORLESS, HYGROSCOPIC, OILY LIQUID WITH NO ODOR. . Percent Volatiles by Volume:100 % ================= Stability and Reactivity Data ================= Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES OXIDIZERS, FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, REDUCING MATERIALS, CARBIDES, CHLORATES, SULFIDES, ALLYL COMPOUNDS, ALDEHYDES Stability Condition to Avoid:HEATING >300C,572F, MOISTURE Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFUR TRIOXIDE, SULFUR DIOXIDE, HYDROGEN SULFIDE, HYDROGEN GAS ==================== Disposal Considerations ==================== Waste Disposal Methods:PREVENT WASTE FROM CONTAMINATING SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT. DISCARD ANY PRODUCT, RESIDUE, DISPOSAL CONTAINER OR LINER IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever, expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and disclaims all liability for its use. 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