MSDS - Sulfuric Acid Concentrated
MSDS - Sulfuric Acid Concentrated
MSDS - Sulfuric Acid Concentrated
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General
Synonyms: oil of vitriol, mattling acid, vitriol, battery acid, dipping acid, electrolyte acid, vitriol
brown oil, sulphuric acid
Molecular formula: H2SO 4
CAS No: 7664-93-9
EC No: 231-639-5
EC index No: 016-020-00-8
Physical data
Appearance: Colourless oily liquid
Melting point: -2 C
Boiling point: 327 C
Specific gravity: 1.84
Vapour pressure: <0.3 mm Hg at 20 C (vapour density 3.4)
Flash point:
Explosion limits:
Autoignition temperature:
Water solubility: miscible in all proportions
Stability
Stable, but reacts with moisture very exothermically, which may enhance its ability to act as an
oxidizing agent. Substances to be avoided include water, most common metals, organic
materials, strong reducing agents, combustible materials, bases, oxidising agents. Reacts
violently with water - when diluting concentrated acid, carefully and slowly add acid to
water, not the reverse. Reaction with many metals is rapid or violent, and generates
hydrogen (flammable, explosion hazard).
Toxicology
Extremely corrosive, causes serious burns. Highly toxic. Harmful by inhalation, ingestion
and through skin contact. Ingestion may be fatal. Skin contact can lead to extensive and
severe burns. Chronic exposure may result in lung damage and possibly cancer.
Toxicity data
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IHL-RAT LC50 0.51 mg/l
UNR-MAN LDLO 135 mg kg-1
ORL-RAT LD50 2140 mg kg-1 (25% solution)
IHL-MUS LC50 320 mg m -3 / 2h
IHL-GPG LC50 18 mg m-3
Risk phrases
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R35 R36 R37 R38 R49.
Transport information
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UN No 1830. IMDG class 8. Packing group II. IATA 1830. UK transport category 2.
Personal protection
Safety glasses or face mask; acid-resistant gloves. Suitable ventilation. In the UK use of this
material must be assessed under the COSHH regulations.
Safety phrases
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S23 S30 S36 S37 S39 S45.
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