VAN WATERS AND ROGERS INC DIV OF UNIVAR CORP -- SULFURIC ACID  -- 6810-00-975-0707
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SULFURIC ACID
MSDS Date:03/22/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-975-0707
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:VAN WATERS AND ROGERS INC DIV OF UNIVAR CORP
Address:6100 CARILLON PT
City:KIRKLAND
State:WA
ZIP:98033
Country:US
Info Phone Num:206-889-3400
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Preparer's Name:MSDS COORDINATOR
CAGE:0STM5
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:VAN WATERS AND ROGERS
Address:2256 JUNCTION AVE
City:SAN JOSE
State:CA
ZIP:95131
Country:US
Phone:408-435-8700/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:0AN91
Company Name:VOPAK USA INC
Address:6100 CARILLON POINT
Box:City:KIRKLAND
State:WA
ZIP:98033-7357
Country:US
Phone:425-889-3400/425-889-3617
CAGE:0STM5

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

Ingred Name:SULFURIC ACID  (SARA III)
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; 9394
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS 2140 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CAUSES SEVERE BURNS TO EYES, SKIN, AND
    ALL BODY TISSUE. EYE DAMAGE MAY BE PERMANENT. DESTRUCTION OF TISSUE
    MAY RESULT FROM DIRECT CHEMICAL REACTION WITH TISSUE, FROM THERMAL
    BURNS AND FROM DEHYDRATION	(REMOVAL OF WATER) OF THE TISSUE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS CHEMICAL IS NOT LISTED BY IARC,
    NTP, OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALED-COUGHING, WHEEZING, SHORTNESS OF
    BREATH, TIGHTNESS IN CHEST, CHEST PAIN. EYES-PAIN, BLURRED VISION,
    REDNESS, TEARING. SKIN-REDNESS, PAIN, BURNS, SWELLING. INGESTED:
    NAUSEA, VOMITING, STOMACH P AIN, BURNS TO MOUTH/THROAT/ESOPHAGUS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:IN ALL CASES GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
    INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.RESUSCITATE IF NOT BREATHING.
    EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES,HOLD
    LIDS OPEN. SKIN:REMOVE CONTAM INATED CLOTHING.WASH WITH PLENTY OF
    WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. INGESTION:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.IF
    CONSCIOUS,GIVE SEVERAL GLASSES OF MILK OR WATER.

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

Flash Point:NOT FLAMMABLE
Lower Limits:NOT GIVEN
Upper Limits:NOT GIVEN
Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING
    FIRE. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL CONTAINERS. DO NOT GET WATER IN
    CONTAINER
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
    FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. GENERATES HEAT UPON
    ADDITION OF WATER WITH POSSIBLE SPLATTERING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEUTRALIZE RUNOFF WITH LIME, SODA ASH,
    ETC, TO PREVENT CORROSION OF METALS OF FORMATION OF HYDROGEN GAS.
    EVACUATE PERSONNEL TO SAFE AREA. STAY UPWIND.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. WEAR FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. STOP LEAK IF YOU CAN DO SO WITHOUT RISK. DIKE
    TO RETAIN RUNOFF. PUMP LIQUID TO SALVAGE TANK. NEUTRALIZE SMALL
    AMOUNTS WITH SODA ASH O R LIME. MAKE SLURRY AND SHOVEL INTO
    DISPOSAL DRUM.
Neutralizing Agent:SODIUM BICARBONATE OR A SODA ASH/SLAKED LIME MIXTURE
    (50-50)

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. KEEP
    CONTAINERS AWAY FROM HEAT. ISOLATE FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. ADD
    ACID TO WATER SLOWLY TO PREVENT SPLATTERING.
Other Precautions:ADDITION TO WATER RELEASES HEAT WHICH CAN RESULT IN
    VIOLENT BOILING AND SPATTERING. ALWAYS ANDD SLOWLY AND IN SMALL
    AMOUNTS. NEVER USE HOT WATER. NEVER ADD WATER TO ACIDS. ALWAYS ADD
    ACIDS TO WATER. E MPTY CONTAINERS MAY BE HAZARDOUS.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS
    FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE OR EMERGENCY OCCURS; USE NIOSH/MSHA
    APPROVED RESPIRATOR OR SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR OR SCBA, AS
    REQUIRED. USE IAW 29 CFR 1910.134  AND MANUFACTURER'S
    RECOMMENDATIONS.
Ventilation:USE SUFFICIENT MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN
    EXPOSURE BELOW TLV REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:POLYVINYL CHLORIDE GLOVES
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES AND FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
    INDUSTRIAL-TYPE IMPERVIOUS WORK CLOTHING, BOOTS AND APRON AS
    REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
    RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. DO NOT GET ON SKIN OR IN EYES. DO
    NOT BREATHE VAPORS OR MISTS. ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE: CLEAN WATER ACT
    SEC. 311-YES, RQ=1000 LBS.

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

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:534F,279C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-31F,-35C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NOT GIVEN
Vapor Pres:<0.001MMHG
Vapor Density:NOT GIVEN
Spec Gravity:1.835
pH:< 1
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NOT GIVEN
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:OILY, CLEAR TO TURBID LIQUID, COLORLESS TO LIGHT
    GRAY, ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER, ALKALINE SOLUTIONS, METALS, METAL POWDER, CARBIDES, CHLORATES,
    FUMINAATES, NITRATES, PICRATES, STRONG OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:REACTS VIOLENTLY WITH WATER AND ORGANIC
    MATERIALS WITH EVOLUTION OF HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFUR DIOXIDE GAS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL SHOULD BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL
    APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL
    REGULATIONS.DLA-HMIS: EPA/RCRA WASTE NUMBER D002 (CORROSIVE) MAY
    APPLY TO UNUSED/UNCONTAMINATED PRODUCT .

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