PVS CHEMICALS INC -- SULFURIC ACID  -- 6810-01-031-4652
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SULFURIC ACID
MSDS Date:02/01/1993
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-031-4652
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:PVS CHEMICALS INC
Address:12260 SOUTH CARONDOLET
City:CHICAGO
State:IL
ZIP:60633
Country:US
Info Phone Num:312-933-8800
Emergency Phone Num:312-933-8800;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:PVSCH
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:PVS CHEMICALS INC
Address:11001 HARPER
Box:City:DETROIT
State:MI
ZIP:48213
Country:US
Phone:313-921-1200 OR 313-272-0992
CAGE:PVSCH

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

Ingred Name:SULFURIC ACID (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA). LD50:(ORAL,RAT) 2140
    MG/KG.
CAS:7664-93-9
RTECS #:WS5600000
Fraction by Wt: 25-100%
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3;3 STEL
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 1-75%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:EXTING MEDIA:FARTHEST POSSIBLE DISTANCE.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:MATLS TO AVOID:MATLS. RXNS CAN GENERATE GREAT DEAL OF HEAT
    AS DOES DILUTION OF ACID W/WATER. CONCENTRATED ACID IS(ING 5)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 4:STRONG OXIDIZING AGENT. MAY CAUSE IGNIT OF COMBUST
    MATLS ON CONT W/GENERATION OF SULFUR DIOXIDE FUMES.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:HAZ DECOMP PROD:DIOXIDE AT EXTREMELY HIGH TEMPERATURES.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:FIRST AID PROC:IMMED MED ATTN. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH
    TO UNCON PERS. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT (ING 8)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 7:BREATHING, PERFORM ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. GET
    MEDICAL ATTENTION.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:SPILL PROC:WATER I/A/W APPLIC REGS SPILLS OF 1000 LBS OR
    MORE MUST BE REPORTED TO THE NRC, (800) 424-8802.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:VENT:DESIGN OF EXHAUST SYSTEMS.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:EYE PROT:& FULL LENGTH FACESHIELD .
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:OTHER PROT EQUIP:RUBBER FOOTWEAR SHOULD BE USED.
    ACID-RESISTANT HOOD & FULL BODY SUIT RECOMMENDED.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:SEE INGREDIENT 1.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:YES	 OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:DANGER-CORROSIVE. CAUSES SEVERE BURNS
    TO EYES & SKIN ON CONTACT. VAPOR EXTREMELY IRRITATING TO
    RESPIRATORY TRACT. CONTACT W/LIQUID, MIST OR VAPOR CAN CAUSE
    IMMEDIATE IRRITATION OR CORROSIVE BURNS TO A LL HUMAN TISSUE.
    SEVERITY OF BURN IS GENERALLY DETERMINED BY CONCENTRATION OF
    SOLUTION & DURATION OF (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SULFURIC ACID:IARC MONOGRAPHS ON EVAL OF
    CARCIN RISK OF CHEMS TO MAN, VOL 54, PG 41, 1992:GRP 1. ANIMAL:PULM
    IRRIT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:EXPOS. CONTACT W/EYES MAY RESULT IN
    PERMANENT VISUAL LOSS UNLESS REMOVED QUICKLY BY THOROUGH IRRIGATION
    W/WATER. SWALLOWING MAY BE FATAL. INHALATION OF CONCENTRATED VAPOR
    OR MIST MAY DAMAGE R ESPIRATORY TRACT. REPEATED SKIN
    CONTACTW/DILUTE SOLUTIONS MAY CAUSE DERMATITIS. MAY CAUSE DENTAL
    EROSION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:CALL POIS CTL CTR/MD IMMED. EYES:FLUSH IMMED W/WATER FOR AT
    LST 15 MINS. FORCIBLY HOLD EYELIDS APART TO ENSURE COMPLETE
    IRRIGATION OF EYE/LID TISS. GET IMMED MED ATTN. SKIN:WIPE OFF
    EXCESS. FLUSH IMME D W/WATER FOR AT LST 15 MINS WHILE REMOVING
    CONTAM CLTHG. GET IMMED MED ATTN. WASH CLTHG BEFORE REUSE. DESTROY
    CONTAM SHOES. INGEST:DRINK COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER/MILK. DO NOT
    INDUCE VOMIT. GET (ING 7)

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

Flash Point:NOT FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:USE DRY CHEM/CO*2 BASE FIRE EXTINGS TO FIGHT
    SURROUND FIRES. DO NOT USE WATER ON ACID ITSELF. APPLY FROM (ING 3)
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT . MAY IGNITE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. COOL EXTERIOR OF
    STORAGE TANKS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VIOLENT REACTION W/WATER. EVOLUTION OF
    EXPLOSIVE HYDROGEN GAS ON CONTACT W/MOST METALS. WILL REACT
    W/ORGANIC MATERIAL W/EVOLUTION OF HEAT & DENSE WHITE FUMES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:UTILIZE FULL PROT CLTHG, INCL BOOTS & PROT
    EQUIP. CONTAIN SPILL IN ORDER TO PVNT CONTAM OF SEWAGE
    SYS/WATERWAY. PUMP INTO MARKED CNTNRS FOR RECLAMATION OF DISP. IF
    POSS, NEUT ON DRY BASIS W/SUITABLE A LKALI SUCH AS LIME/SODA ASH;
    THEN FLUSHW/ (ING 9)
Neutralizing Agent:SUITABLE ALKALIE SUCH AS LIME OR SODA ASH.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:CORROSIVE MATL. PROTECT CONTAINER FROM
    PHYSICAL DAMAGE. DO NOT ADD WATER TO CONCENTRATED ACID. KEEP
    CONTAINER CLOSED & PROTECT FROM CONTACT W/WATER.
Other Precautions:WHEN DILUTING, SLOWLY ADD ACID TO WATER WHILE
    STIRRING, TO AVOID SPATTERING, BOILING & ERUPTION. DO NOT STRIKE
    CONTAINERS OR FITTINGS W/TOOLS. STORE AWAY FROM SOURCES OF
    IGNITION. EMPTIED CONTAINER WI LL RETAIN VAPOR & PRODUCT RESIDUE.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED, FULL-FACE RESPIRATOR
    W/CANNISTER APPROVED FOR SULFURIC ACID VAPOR & MIST. CONSULT
    RESPIRATOR MFR TO DETERMINE APPROPRIATE EQUIPMENT. IF
    CONCENTRATIONS ARE HIGH OR UNKNOWN, USE NIOS H APPROVED SCBA.
Ventilation:PROVIDE VENT TO CONTROL EXPOS LEVELS BELOW AIRBORNE EXPOS
    LIMS. USE LOC EXHST VENT. REFERENCE NFPA STD 91 FOR (ING 10)
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS(ING 11)
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
    ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA . WEAR PROT CLTHG TO PVNT SKIN CONT. (ING 12)
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. DO NOT WEAR
    CONTACT LENSES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
BP:25%:267F,131C; 50%:255F,124C; 77.7%:380F,193C; 93.2%:535F,279C;
    96%:586F,308C; 98%:621F,327C; 99%:590F,310C. SPEC GRAV:25%:11.82;
    50%:1.399; 77.7%:1.706; 93.2%:1.835; 96%:1.843; 98%:1.844; 99%:1.84
    2. MP:25%:-8F,-22C; 50%:-33F,-36C; 77.7%:12F,-11C; 93.2%:-21F,-29C;
    96%:7F,-14C; 98%:30F,-1.1C; 99%:40F,4.4C.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:SUPP DATA
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:SUPP DATA
Spec Gravity:SUPP DATA
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:<1 (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETELY MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR TO SLIGHTLY CLOUDY, OILY LIQUID; ODORLESS TO
    SLIGHTLY PUNGENT.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HIGHLY REACTIVE W/MATLS SUCH AS METALS, METAL OXIDES, HYDROXIDES,
    NITRATES, AMINES, CARBONATES & OTHER ALKALINE (ING 4)
Stability Condition to Avoid:MATERIAL IS STABLE WHEN PROPERLY HANDLED.
    AVOID OPEN FLAMES OF SPARKS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:EXPLO HYDROGEN GAS IS GENERATED BY
    ACTION OF ACID ON MOST METALS & MAY ACCUM IN METAL CNTNRS. RELEASE
    SULFUR (ING 6)

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF SPILLED, NEUTRALIZED OR WASTE
    PRODUCT, CONTAMINATED SOIL & OTHER MATERIALS I/A/W ALL LOCAL, STATE
    & FEDERAL REGULATIONS. US CLEAN WATER ACT REPORTABLE QUANTITY -
    1000 LBS.

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