Sulphuric Acid

Product Name and Identification:

• Chemical      Name: Sulphuric Acid
• Alternate      Names: Oil of Vitriol, Hydrogen Sulphate
• CAS      #: 7664-93-9

Composition:

• Typically      95–98% concentration.

Hazard Identification and Classification:

• Classification:     Corrosive (H314)
• Hazards:     Causes severe burns and eye damage.

Precautionary Statements:

• P280:     Wear protective gloves, clothing, and face protection.
• P301+P330+P331:     If swallowed, rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.

Handling and Storage:

• Store      in a cool, ventilated area in acid-resistant containers. Avoid contact      with water.

General Uses:

• Battery      acid, fertilizers, and industrial cleaning agents.

Physical and Chemical Properties:

• Appearance:      Clear, colourless to slightly brown liquid
• Odor:      Odourless
• Boiling      Point: ~337 °C
• Solubility:      Miscible with water (exothermic reaction)

Transport Information:

• UN      Number: 1830
• Class:      8 (Corrosive substances)