1. Identification of the substance/mixture

Product identifier 

Product name : Sulfuric Acid 

Chemical family : Inorganic Acid 

Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and advised against Identified uses : Manufacture of fertilizers, manufacture of dyestuffs and pigments,  manufacture of blowing Agent, manufacture of downstream of sulfate salts, bleaching earth, alkylation catalyst, electroplating baths, purification of petroleum. 

2. Hazard Identification 

Classification of the substance or mixture 

Classification (REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008) 

Skin corrosion : category 1A, H314 

Corrosive to metals, H290 

For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this section, see section 16. 

Classification (67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC) 

C; R35 

For the full text of the R-phrases mentioned in this section, see section 16. 

Label elements 

Labelling (REGULATION (EC) No.1272/2008) 

Hazard pictograms 

 Signal word 

 Danger 

 Hazard statements 

 H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. 

 H290 May be corrosive to metals.

Precautionary statements 

P280 Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection. 

P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting  P309 IF exposed or if you feel unwell:  

 P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. 

P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.  Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. 

 Labelling (67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC) 

 Symbols(s) C Corrosive 

 R-phrase(s) 35 Causes severe burns 

 S-phrase(s) 26-30-45 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of  water and seek medical advice. Never add water to this product. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). 

Other hazards: None known. 

3. Composition / information on ingredients 

Formula : H2SO4 H2O4S (Hill) 

CAS No. : 7664-93-9 

EC No. : 231-639-5 

Molar mass: 98.08 g/mol 

Hazardous components (REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008) 

Chemical Name (concentration) 

CAS No. EC No. Classification 

Sulphuric Acid (98.2 %) 

7664-93-9 231-639-5 Corrosive to metals, H290 

Skin corrosion, Category 1A, H314 

For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this section, see section 16. Hazardous components (1999/45/EC) 

Chemical Name (concentration) 

CAS No. EC No. Classification 

Sulphuric Acid (98.2 %) 

7664-93-9 231-639-5 C; R35 

For the full text of the R-phrases mentioned in this section, see section 16.   

4. First aid measures 

Description of first aid measures 

After inhalation : fresh air. Call in physician 

After skin contact : sweep by dry cloth and then wash off with plenty of water. Immediately remove contaminated clothing. Call a physician immediately. After contact with eyes: rinse out with plenty of water. Immediatelly call in ophthalmologist 

After swallowing: make victim drink water, avoid vomiting (risk of perforation). Call a  physician immediately. Do not attempt to neutralise 

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed: Irritation and corrosion,  Risk of blindness!. 

Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed: No information available 

5. Fire-fighting measures 

Extinguishing media 

Suitable extinguishing media: use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local  circumstances and the surrounding environment. 

Unsuitable extinguishing media: For this substance/mixture no limitations of  extinguishing agents are given 

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture 

No combustible. Ambient fire may liberate hazardous vapours.  

Fire may cause evolution of: Sulphur oxides.  

Advice for fire fighters 

Special protective equipment for fire fighters : stay in danger area only with self  contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by  wearing protective clothing. 

6. Accidental release measures 

Personal precaution, protective equipment and emergency procedures.  Advice for non emergency personnel: Do not breathe vapours, aerosols. Avoid substance  contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency  procedures, consult an expert. 

Environmental precautions 

Do not empty into drains 

Methods cleaning up 

Take up with liquid-absorbent and neutralizing material (sand and lime). Clean up  affected area.  

Reference to the other sections 

 Indication about waste treatment see section 13. 

7. Handling and storage 

Precaution for safe handling 

Use of personal protective equipment 

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities 

Tightly closed. 

Storage temperature: ambient or room temperature 

Specific end uses. 

Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated

8. Exposure controls/personal protection 

Control parameters 

Exposure controls 

Engineering measures 

Technical measures and appropriate working operations should be given priority over the  use of personal protective equipment 

Individual protection measures 

Protective cloting needs to be selected specifically for the workplace, depending on  concentration and quantities of the hazardous subtances handled. The chemical  resistance of the protective equipment should be enquired at the respective supplier. 

Hygiene measures 

Immediately change contaminated clothing.Apply preventive skin protection.Wash hand  and face after working with subtance. 

Eye / face protection 

Tightly fitting safety goggles 

Hand protection 

full contact : 

Glove material : Viton (R) 

Glove thickness : 0.70 mm 

Break through time : > 480 min 

splash contact : 

Glove material : butyl-rubber 

Glove thickness : 0.7 mm 

Break through time : > 120 min 

The protective gloves to be used must comply with the specifications of EC Directive  89/686/EEC and the related standard EN374. 

Other protective equipment: 

Acid-resistant protective clothing 

Respiratory protection 

Required when vapour/aerosols are generated. 

Recommended filter type : Filter P2 (acc. To DIN 3181) for solid particles of harmful  subsatances 

Environmental exposure controls 

Do not empty into drains. 

9. Physical and chemical properties 

Information on basic physical and chemical properties 

 Form liquid 

 Colour Colorless to Yellowish 

 Odour odourless

pH(25oC) 0.3 at 49 g/l 

 Melting point -20 °C 

 Boiling point ca. 335 °C 

 Flash point Not applicable 

 Evaporation rate No information available. 

 Flammability (solid,gas) No information available. 

 Lower explosion limit not applicable 

 Upper explosion limit not applicable 

 Vapour pressure ca. 0.0001 hPa at 20 °C 

 Relative vapour density ca. 3.4 

 Relative density 1,83 g/cm3 at 15 °C 

 Water solubility soluble at 20 °C (caution! development of heat)  Partition coefficient: n- No information available. 

 Octanol/water  

 Decomposition temperature ca. 338 °C 

 Viscosity, dynamic ca. 24 mPa.s at 20 °C 

 Explosive properties No information available 

 Oxidizing properties No information available 

Other data 

 Igniton temperature not applicable 

 Bulk density not applicable 

 Corrosion May be corrosive to metals. 

10. Stability and reactivity 

Reactivity 

 Has a corrosive effect 

Chemical stability 

The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature). 

Possibility of hazardous reactions 

A risk of explosion and/or of toxic gas information exists with the following substances. 

Violent reactions possible with: 

Water, Alkali metals, alkali compounds, Ammonia, Aldehydes, acetonitrile, Alkaline earth  metals, alkalines, Acids, alkaline earth compounds, Metals, metal alloys, Oxides of  phosphorus, phosphorus, hydrides, halogen-halogen compounds, oxyhalogenic  compounds, permanganates, nitrates, carbides, combustible substances, organic solvent,  acetylidene, Nitriles, organic nitro compounds, anilines, Peroxides, picrates, nitrides,  lithium silicade, iron(III) compounds, bromates, chlorates, Amines, perchlorates,  hydrogen peroxide 

Conditions to avoid 

Strong heating 

Incompatible materials 

 Animal/vegetable tissues, Metals 

 Contact with metals liberates hydrogen gas

Hazardous decomposition products 

 In the event of fire, see chapter 5. 

11. Toxicological information 

Information on toxicological effects 

Acute inhalation toxicity 

LC50 rat 

Dose 510 mg/m3, 2 h 

(calculated on the pure substance) (IUCLID) 

Skin irritation 

rabbit. 

Result: Causes burns. 

(IUCLID) 

Causes severe burns 

Eye irritation 

Rabbit 

Result: Causes severe burns. 

(IUCLID) 

Risk of serious damage to eyes. 

Risk of blindness! 

Genotoxicity in vitro 

Ames test 

Result: negative 

(IUCLID) 

Teratogenicity 

Did not show teratogenic effects in animal experiments. (IUCLID) 

Specific target organ toxicity – single exposure 

The substance or mixture is not classified as specific target organ toxicant, single  exposure. 

Specific target organ – repeated exposure 

The substance or mixture is not classified as specific target organ toxicant, repeated  exposure. 

Aspiration hazard 

No aspiration toxicity classification. 

Further information 

 Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

12. Ecological information 

Toxicity 

Toxicity to fish 

LC50 

Species: Lepomis macrochirus (Bluegill sunfish) 

Dose: 16-29 mg/l 

Exposure time: 96 h 

(External MSDS) 

Persistence and degradability 

 No information available 

Bioaccumulative potential 

 No information available 

Mobility in soil 

 No information available 

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment 

PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not  conducted. 

Other adverse effects. 

 Additional ecological information 

 Biological effects: 

 Form corrosive mixtures with water even if diluted. 

 Harmful effect due to pH shift. 

 Endangers drinking-water supplies if allowed to enter soil or water. 

Further information on ecology : Do not allow to run into surface waters, wastewater, or  soil. 

13. Disposal considerations 

Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an appropriate  and approved waste disposal facility. Processing, use or contamination of this product  may change the waste management options. 

14. Transport information 

ADR/RID 

UN 1830 SULPHURIC ACID , 8, II 

IATA 

UN 1830 SULPHURIC ACID, 8, II 

IMDG 

UN 1830 SULPHURIC ACID, 8, II  

EmS F-A S-B 

The transport regulations are cited according to international regulations. Possible  national deviations in other countries are not considered.

15. Regulatory information 

Safety, health and environmental regulation/legislation specific for the substance or  mixture 

 EU regulations 

 Major accident hazard 96/82/EC 

 Legialation Directive 96/82/EC does not apply 

 Occupational restrictions Take note of Dir 94/33/EC on the protection of young people at  work. 

16. Other information 

Full text of H-Statements referred to under sections 2 and 3. 

H290 may be corrosive to metals 

H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. 

Full text of R-phrases referred to under sections 2 and 3. 

R35 Causes severe burns. 

Training advice 

Provide adequate information, instruction and training for operators. 

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Health and safety data sheet should be used only as a guide to the safe handling of the  product, and is not intended as a technical specification. 

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