Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician (P310). If inhaled:Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell (P304+P312). If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing (P305+P351+P338). If on skin or hair: Immediately remove all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water (P303+P361+P353). Wash contaminated clothing before reuse (P363). If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting (P301+P330+P331).
SECTION 5 — FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Nonflammable, noncombustible solution. In case of fire: Use a tri-class dry chemical fire extinguisher. Oxides of sulfur may be produced in fire. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of sulfur oxides.
NFPA Code
H-3 F-0 R-2 No water
SECTION 6 — ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Ventilate area. Spilled sulfuric acid is very slippery. Contain spill with sand or other inert absorbent material, neutralize with sodium bicarbonate or calcium hydroxide and deposit in sealed bag or container. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.
SECTION 7 — HANDLING AND STORAGE
Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Inorganic #9. Store with acids, except nitric acid. Store in a dedicated acid cabinet and away from any source of water; if an acid cabinet is not available, store in Flinn Saf-Cube™. Use only in a hood or well-ventilated area (P271).
SECTION 8 — EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection (P280). Wash hands thoroughly after handling (P264). Use only in a hood or well-ventilated area (P271). Exposure guidelines: PEL 1 mg/m3 (OSHA); TLV 0.2 mg/m3 (thoracic fraction) (ACGIH); IDLH 15 mg/m3
SECTION 9 — PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Colorless, dense, oily liquid. Sulfurous odor. Soluble: Miscible with water, evolving a lot of heat. Decomposition temp: 340 °C
Boiling point: 290 °C Melting point: 10.4 °C pH: <1> Specific gravity: 1.84 Vapor density: 3.381>
SECTION 10 — STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Avoid contact with strong bases, organic materials, finely powdered metals, peroxides, carbonates, chlorates, nitrates, and reducing agents. Reacts violently with water. Always add acid to water, never the reverse. Shelf life: Good, if stored properly.
SECTION 11 — TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute effects: Corrosive to all body tissues, severe respiratory tract irritant. Chronic effects: Lung, nose and throat damage, cancer, tooth erosion. Target organs: Eyes, skin, respiratory system, and teeth.
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