ASHLAND CHEMICAL CO   IC AND S DIV -- SULFURIC ACID 93%  -- 6810-00-368-7991
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SULFURIC ACID 93%
MSDS Date:01/05/1995
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-368-7991
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ASHLAND CHEMICAL CO   IC AND S DIV
Address:5200 BLAZER PKY
City:DUBLIN
State:OH
ZIP:43017
Country:US
Info Phone Num:614-889-3844
Emergency Phone Num:614-889-3844
CAGE:5A188
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ASHLAND CHEMICAL CO
Address:5200 PAUL BLAZEL MEMORIAL PARKWAY
Box:City:DUBLIN
State:OH
ZIP:43017
Country:US
Phone:614-889-4505
CAGE:5A188

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

Ingred Name:SULFURIC ACID (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7664-93-9
RTECS #:WS5600000
Fraction by Wt: 93%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3/3 STEL; 9596
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 4.8-9%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

=====================  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:INHALATION OF VAPOR/MIST MAY CAUSE
    SEVERE IRRITATION & BURNS TO NOSE,THROAT & RESPIRATORY
    TRACT.INGESTION MAY BE FATAL OR HARMFUL;CAUSES SEVERE STOMACH &
    INTESTINAL IRRITATION.EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE IRREV ERSIBLE DAMAGE TO
    SKIN & EYES.PROLONGEDEXPOSURE TO STRONG-INORGANIC MISTS OF SULFURIC
    ACID MAY CAUSE CANCER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:IARC LISTS STRONG-INORGANIC-ACXID MISTS
    CONTAINING SULFURIC ACID AS A SUSPECTED (2A) CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALED-SEVERE IRRITATION & BURNS TO
    NOSE,THROAT,RESPIRATORY
    TRACT.EYES-STINGING,TEARING,REDNESS,SWELLING,CORNEAL
    DAMAGE,BLINDNESS.SKIN-REDNESS,SWELLING,BURNS,SEVERE SKIN
    DAMAGE.INGESTED-NAUSEA,VOMITI NG,DIARRHEA,ABDOMINAL PAIN,VOMITING
    OF BLOOD,BURNS/TISSUE DESTRUCTION IN MOUTH/THROAT/DIGESTIVE
    TRACT,LOW BLOOD PRESSURE
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYES-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, HOLD LIDS
    APART. SEEK MEDICAL ATTN. SKIN-REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHES. FLUSH
    WITH LOTS OF WATER. SEEK MEDICAL ATTN. INHALED-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
    ADMINI STER OXYGEN OR ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION AS NEEDED. SEEK
    MEDICAL ATTN. INGESTED-DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING! SEEK IMMEDIATE
    MEDICAL ATTN. IF CONSCIOUS, RINSE MOUTH & GIVE WATER OR MILK TO
    DRINK.

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

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL FIRE FIGHTER'S PROTECTIVE GEAR/CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE GEAR. USE
    WATER TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEVER USE WELDING OR CUTTING TORCH ON OR
    NEAR DRUM (EVEN EMPTY) BECAUSE PRODUCT (EVEN RESIDUE) CAN IGNITE
    EXPLOSIVELY.

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

Spill Release Procedures:COVER WITH SODIUM BICARBONATE OR SODA
    ASH/FLAKED LIME MIXTURE (50-50). MIX AND ADD WATER IF NEEDED. SCOOP
    UP SLURRY AND WASH SITE WITH SODA ASH SOLUTION. PROPER MIXING
    PROCEDURES ARE ESSENTIAL. ONLY T RAINED PERSONNEL SHOULD PERFORM
    THIS TASK.
Neutralizing Agent:SODIUM BICARBONATE OR SODA ASH/FLAKED LIME MIXTURE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE AWAY FROM
    INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:CONTAINERS OF THIS PRODUCT MAY BE HAZARDOUS WHEN
    EMPTIED. SINCE EMPTYS MAY CONTAIN RESIDUE, ALL HAZARD PRECAUTIONS
    MUST BE OBSERVED. ADDITION OF WATER RELEASES HEAT WHICH CAN CAUSE
    VIOLENT BOILING & S PUTTERING. ADD SLOWLY & IN SMALL AMOUNTS

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

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE
    OR AN EMERGENCY OCCURS; WEAR AN MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR WITH
    ACID MIST CARTRIDGE OR AN AIR-SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR OR SCBA, AS
    REQUIRED. USE IAW 29 C FR 1910.134.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR LOCAL EXHAUST TO
    MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE, PVC.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. DLA-HMIS:
    EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS PRESENTED BY CAGE 5A188 FOR CONTRACT NUMBER SP0450-96-ML905.

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

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F,100C
Vapor Pres:17.5
Spec Gravity:1.837
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:<1 (ETHYL ETHER=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR & SYRUPY LIQUID.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:5-10

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ALKALIS, METALS (RELEASES FLAMMABLE/EXPLOSIVE HYDROGEN GAS).
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:ACID VAPORS.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:PRODUCT WILL NOT UNDERGO HAZARDOUS
    POLYMERIZATION.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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