NEOTRONICS LTD -- SULFURIC ACID  -- 6665-00N058020
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SULFURIC ACID
MSDS Date:09/05/1989
FSC:6665
NIIN:00N058020
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:NEOTRONICS LTD
Address:PARSONAGE RD
City:TAKELEY, UK
Info Phone Num:0279-870-182
Emergency Phone Num:0279-870-182
CAGE:U3163
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:NEOTRONICS LTD
Address:PARSONAGE RD
Box:City:TAKELEY, UK
Phone:0279-870-182
CAGE:U3163

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:SULFURIC ACID (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7664-93-9
RTECS #:WS5600000
Fraction by Wt: 1-10%
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3/3
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:YES	 OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:EXPOS TO CONCS CNTNG 5 MG/M3 MAY
    CAUSE NOSE & THROAT IRRIT, HDCH, COUGH & INCREASE IN RESP
    RATE/IMPAIRMENT OF VENTILATORY CAPACITY. DELAYED SYMPS MAY INCLUDE
    PULM EDEMA, TIGHTNESS IN CHEST, CYAN OSIS, & HYPOTENSION,
    BRONCH/EMPHYSEMA. MAY CAUSE SEV SKIN IRRIT, PAIN, BURNS, &
    VESICULATION. DIRECT(EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SULFURIC ACID:IARC MONOGRAPHS ON EVAL OF
    CARCIN RISK OF CHEMS TO MAN, VOL 54, PH 41, 1992:GROUP 1
    ANIMAL:PULM IRRIT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZS:EYE CONT MAY CAUSE SEV DMG, OFTEN
    LEADING TO BLINDNESS. INGEST MAY PRDCE SERIOUS BURNS OF MOUTH &
    ESOPHAGUS. THERE MAY BE PAIN IN ABDOMEN FOLLOWED BY VOMIT & DIARR
    OF DARK PRECIPITATED BLOOD . ASPHYXIA CAN OCCUR FROM SWELLING OF
    THROAT. PERFORATION OF ESOPHAGUS & STOM MAY OCCUR. CHRONIC:RPTD
    EXPOS TO (SUPDAT)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHAL:IMMED REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BRTHG HAS STOPPED, GIVE
    ARTF RESP. IF BRTHG IS DFCLT, GIVE OXYG. SKIN:IMMED FLUSH W/COPIOUS
    AMTS OF WATER FOR AT LST 15 MIN WHILE REMOVING CONTAM CLTHG.
    EYES:IMMED	FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER FOR AT LST 15 MIN.
    INGEST:IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE LARGE QTYS OF WATER IMMED TO DILUTE ACID.
    DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT. GIVE PATIENT 1 OZ OF MILK OF MAGNESIA. GET MED
    ATTN IMMED.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NON FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
    FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . USE WATER SPRAY TO KEEP FIRE EXPOSED
    CYLINDERS COOL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AND VENTILATE AREA. STOP LEAK IF YOU
    CAN DO SO WITH OUT RISK. NEUTRALIZE SPILL W/SODA ASH/LIME. WITH
    CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE MATL INTO CLEAN, DRY CNTNR & COVER;
    REMOVE FROM AREA. FLUSH  SPILL AREA WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH AND LIME.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STOR IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS ONLY.
    KEEP CAP ON CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:PROTECT CONTAINERS FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE. DO NOT
    DEFACE CONTAINERS OR LABELS.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS IN CASE OF EMERGENCY OF NON-ROUTINE USE.
Ventilation:PROVIDE ADEQUATE GENERAL AND LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APVD CHEM WKRS GOGGS & FFSHLD
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR SAFETY SHOES. A SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE
    WASH STATION SHOULD BE READILY AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EFTS OF OVEREXP:MIST MAY CAUSE DENTAL DISCOLORATION & EROSION,
    TRACHEOBRONCHITIS, BRONCHIAL PNEUM, & GI DISTURBANCES. SOME STUDIES
    SUGGEST AN INCREASED RISK OF LARYNGEAL CANCER FROM EXPOS TO HIGH
    CONC  OF SULFURIC ACID. RPTD EYE & SKIN EXPOS MAY CAUSE IRRIT,
    DERM, CONJUNCT, & LACRYMATION.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>212F,>100C
Vapor Pres:14 @ 20C
Vapor Density:VARIES
Spec Gravity:>1.000(H*2O=1)
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:<1
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MOISTURE, STRONG BASES, PICRATES, CARBIDES, CHLORATES, METALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF SULFUR.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS . RETURN CONTAINERS TO SUPPLIER FOR PROPER DISPOSAL
    WITH ANY CAPS SECURED.

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