J. T. BAKER CHEMICAL CO -- SULFURIC ACID  -- 6810-00-161-1104
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SULFURIC ACID
MSDS Date:05/17/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-161-1104
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J. T. BAKER CHEMICAL CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Info Phone Num:(201) 859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:(201) 859-2151
CAGE:EO543
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J. T. BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
CAGE:EO543
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

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

Ingred Name:SULFURIC ACID  (SARA III)
CAS:7664-93-9
RTECS #:WS5600000
Fraction by Wt: 90-98%
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:WATER, H2O
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 2-10%

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 ORAL (RAT): 2140 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: SEVERE IRRITATION OR BURNS
    OF RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, PULMONARY EDEMA, LUNG INFLAMMATION.
    SKIN/EYES: SEVERE BURNS. INGESTION: NAUSEA, VOMITING, SEVERE BURNS
    TO MOUTH, THROAT, & STOMACH, KIDNEY  DISFUNCTION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: SEVERE IRRITATION OR BURNS OF
    RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, PULMONARY EDEMA, & LUNG INFLAMMATION.
    SKIN/EYES: SEVERE BURNS. INGESTION: NAUSEA, VOMITING, SEVERE BURNS
    TO MOUTH, THROAT, & STOMACH, & KI DNEY DISFUNCTION. THIS PRODUCT
    CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY & EVEN DEATH, IF IMPROPERLY HANDLED/KNOWN
    DANGERS ARE NOT HEEDED.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPRIATORY SYSTEM DISEASE

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

First Aid:INGESTION: DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE LARGE
    AMOUNTS OF WATER. CALL PHYSICIAN. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
    IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS
    DIFFICULT,	GIVE OXYGEN. SKIN: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST
    15 MINUTES. REMOVE/WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. EYES:
    FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.

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

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CO2, WATER
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE
    EQUIMENT & SCBA W/FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE
    MODE. DON'T GET WATER INSIDE CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VIOLENT EXOTHERMIC REACTION OCCURS
    W/WATER. SUFFICIENT HEAT MAY BE PRODUCED TO IGNITE COMBUSTION
    MATERIALS. REACTS W/METALS TO FORM AN EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE IN AIR.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. STOP LEAK W/O
    RISK. DON'T USE WATER. NEUTRALIZE SPILL & WASHING W/SODA ASH OR
    LIME. WITH CLEAN SHOVEL, PLACE MATERIAL INTO CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER &
    COVER. MOVE CONTAINERS  FORM SPILL AREA.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH & LIME

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
    IN CORROSION-PROOF AREA. KEEP CONTAINERS OUT OF SUN & AWAY FROM
    HEAT. ISOLATE FORM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:DON'T GET IN EYES/SKIN/CLOTHING. DON'T BREATHE VAPOR.
    KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER. LOOSEN CLOSURE CAUTIOUSLY. WASH
    THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF >TLV, USE A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS.
Ventilation:PROVIDE MECHANICAL & LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP
    <TLV.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES, FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:APPROVED WORKING CLOTHING AND RUBBER BOOTS.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:620F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:28F
Vapor Pres:<0.3
Vapor Density:3.4
Spec Gravity:1.84
pH:1.0
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:(BU AC = 1): <1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS TO YELLOW VISCOUS LIQUID, ODORLESS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER, METALS, ORGANIC MATERIALS, STRON GAGENTS, BASES, SULFIDES,
    CYANIDES, STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, CARBIDES
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE, HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF SULFUR, HYDROGEN

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE, AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS. D002, D003 (CORROSIVE, REACTIVE WASTE).

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