SAVAGE-TAYLOR CHEMICALS INC -- SULFURIC ACID -- 6810-00N093089 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SULFURIC ACID
MSDS Date:05/01/1999
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N093089
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SAVAGE-TAYLOR CHEMICALS INC
Address:215 FRANKLIN ST, SUITE 400
City:CLARKSVILLE
State:TN
ZIP:37040
Country:US
Info Phone Num:931-553-8585
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:TO385
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS, INC (804-275-9292)
Address:2540 BELLWOOD ROAD
Box:City:RICHMOND
State:VA
ZIP:23237
Country:US
Phone:804-275-9292;757-624-5369
CAGE:0K073
Company Name:SAVAGE-TAYLOR CHEMICALS INC
Address:215 FRANKLIN ST, SUITE 400
Box:City:CLARKSVILLE
State:TN
ZIP:37040
Country:US
Phone:931-553-8585
CAGE:TO385

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

Ingred Name:SULFURIC ACID - 86 BAUME
CAS:7664-93-9
RTECS #:WS5600000
= Wt:93.19
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3
ACGIH STEL:3 MG/M3

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:YES	 OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: 3RD DEGREE BURNS. SEVERE
    RESPIRATORY, SKIN AND EYE IRRITANT. CHRONIC: BRONCHITIS. LARYNGEAL
    AND PULMONARY EDEMA MAY RESULT. ANIMAL TESTING INDICATES THAT THIS
    COMPOUND DOES NOT HAVE CARCINOGENI C; MUTAGENIC, EMBRYOTOXIC, OR
    REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS. THE INTERNATIONAL AGENCY FOR RESEARCH ON
    CANCER (IARC) CLASSIFIES " OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURES TO STRONG
    INORGANIC ACID MISTS CONTAINING SULFURIC ACID"  AS A CATEGORY 1
    CARCINOGEN, A SUBSTANCE THAT IS "CARCINOGENIC TO HUMANS". THE BASIS
    FOR IARC CLASSIFICATION RESTS ON SEVERAL EPIDEMIOLOGY STUDIES WHICH
    DID NOT ACCOUNT FOR EXPOSURE TO OTHER SUBSTANCES ,	(EFTS OF
    OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SULFURIC ACID: IARC MONOGRAPHS ON THE
    EVALUATION OF CARCINOGENIC RISK OF CHEMICALS TO MAN, VOLUME 54,
    PAGE 41, 1992: GROUP 1.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: SOME KNOWN TO BE ANIMAL OR POTENTIAL
    HUMAN CARCINOGENS, SOCIAL INFLUENCES (SMOKING OR ALCOHOL
    CONSUMPTION), AND INCLUDED SMALL NUMBERS OF SUBJECTS. SIGNS AND
    SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE: IRRITA TION OF MUCOUS MEMBRANES.
    COUGHING, SNEEZING, TIGHTNESS OF CHEST, DIFFICULTY IN BREATHING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING RESPIRATORY DISEASE.

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

First Aid:SPEED IN REMOVING ACID IS ESSENTIAL. TREAT MOST URGENT
    SYMPTOMS FIRST: CESSATION OF BREATHING, EYE INJURY, SKIN CNTCT,
    SHOCK. SEEK MED ASSISTANCE EVEN IF INJURY APPEARS SLIGHT. GIVE MD
    DETAILED ACCOUN T OF INCIDENT. INHAL: REMOVE FROM EXPOS. GIVE
    OXYGEN IF BRTHG IS DFCLT. BEGIN ARTF RESP/CPR, IF INDICATED. EYES:
    FLUSH IMMED W/LRG AMTS OF H*2O FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN HOLD EYELIDS
    OPEN DURING FLUSHING. S KIN: FLUSH AREA IMMED W/LRG AMTS OF H*2O.
    REMOVE ALL CONTAMD CLTHG & SHOES (THIS CAN BE DONE WHILE UNDER
    SHOWER). INGEST: IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE LRG AMTS OF MILK, MILK OF
    MAGNESIA, TABLE OIL/FRESH EGGS. G IVE H*2O WHEN NOTHING ELSE
    (SUPDAT)

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

Extinguishing Media:SMALL FIRES: DRY CHEMICAL, CO*2 OR HALON. LARGE
    FIRES: WATER FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT . DO NOT DIRECT WATER INTO ACID TANKS. COOL OUTSIDE OF
    TANK WITH WATER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SULFURIC ACID WILL NOT BURN BUT CAN START
    FIRE W/ORG MATL, NITRATES, CARBIDES, CHLORATES & METAL POWDERS,
    HYDROGEN GAS CAN FORM WHEN ACID CONTACTS MOST METALS. HYDROGEN MAY
    ACCUM IN CNTNRS, AVOID IGNI T, SOURCES. SPILL OVER INTO SEWERS MAY
    GENERATE HYDROGEN GAS/ SULFIDES. ADDITION OF H*2O TO ACID CAUSES
    (SUPDAT)

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR FULL ACID-PROTECTIVE GEAR. REMOVE SOURCES
    OF IGNITION. NEUTRALIZE WITH LIME IS OR SODA ASH. DIKE LARGE
    SPILLS. NOTIFY AUTHORITIES, IF REQUIRED, IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULAT IONS.
Neutralizing Agent:NEUTRALIZE WIHT LIME OR SODA ASH.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT STORE NEAR ORGANIC OR OTHER
    INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. HYDROGEN MAY BE GENERATED INSIDE TANKS.
    AVOID IGNITION SOURCES AND HIGH HEAT.
Other Precautions:NEVER ADD WATER TO CONTAINERS OF ACID. BEWARE OF ACID
    REACTION IN SEWERS THAT MAY PRODUCE FLAMMABLE HYDROGEN GAS OR
    HYDROGAN SULFIDE.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE AS NECESSARY TO CONTROL EXPOSURE BELOW
    APPLICABLE EXPOSURE LIMITS. FOR CONC UP TO 10 TIMES TLV, USE NIOSH
    APPROVED HALF OR FULL AIR-PURIFYING RESP W/ACID GAS CARTRIDGES. FOR
    HIGHER CONCENTRATIONS,  CONSULT A PROFESSIONAL INDUSTRIAL
    HYGIENIST. USE ALL RESPIRATORY PROTECTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOOD
    INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICE (I.E 29 CFR 1910.134).
Ventilation:LOCAL EHXAUST: AN APPROPRIATE FOR POINT SOURCES. MECHANICAL
    (GENERAL): VENTILATE STORAGE TANKS BEORE ENTRY.
Protective Gloves:IMPERMEABLE ACID RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES AND FULL LENGTH
    FACESHIELD .
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH AND DELUGE SHOWER MEETING ANSI
    DESIGN CRITERIA . IMPERMEABLE ACID RESISTANT SAFETY SHOES/BOOTS,
    RUBBER APRON OR FULL SUIT IF SPLASHES LIKELY.
Work Hygienic Practices:PROVIDE SAFETY SHOWERS & EYE WASH STATION NEAR
    WORK SITE. TRAIN EMPLOYEES IN SAFE CHEM HANDLING & GOOD HYGIENE
    PROCEDURES. EVALUATE WORKER EXPOS TO HAZ MATL & MIN EXPOS THROUGH
    IMPLEMENTATION OF(SUPDAT)
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRST AID PROC: AVAILABLE, RINSE MOUTH OFTEN. DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT.
    EXPLO HAZ: HEAT & POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE MIXT. HYGIENE PRACT:
    FEASIBLE ENGINEERING & ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS, UTILIZE PERS PROT
    EQUIP  IF OTHER CONTROLS ARE NOT FEASIBLE/AS REDUNDANT CONTROL
    MEASURE.

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

Boiling Pt:=290.C, 554.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-32.C, -25.6F
Vapor Pres:(MMHG) 1 @ 146%C (295%F)
Vapor Density:8.4(AIR=1)
Spec Gravity:1.84@16% (60%F) (H*2O=1)
Evaporation Rate & Reference:N/A (BUTYL ACETATE =1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS TO BROWNISH OILY LIQUID. ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID CNTCT W/ METAL POWDERS & SPECIFICALLY TOXIC MATLS SHOULD AS
    CYANIDE. CNTCT W/THESE ORGANIC MATLS, NITRATES, CARBIDES &
    CHLORATES MAY CAUSE IGNITION/GENERATION OF TOX GASES. NEVER ADD
    H*2O TO ACID DILUTION IS DESIRED,
Stability Condition to Avoid:N/A.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFUR OXIDES ARE FORMED AT HIGH
    TEMPERATURES. ACID REACTS WITH INCOMPATIBLE SUBSTANCES TO FORM
    HIGHLY TOXIC HYDROGEN CYANIDE AND/OR HYDROGEN SULFIDE GAS.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

=====================  Ecological Information  =====================

Ecological:N/P --WASTE DISP METH: PROVINCIAL AND LOCAL REGULATORY
    AUTHORITIES TO ASCERTAIN PROPER DISPOSAL PROCEDURES. DEFINED AS A
    "HAZARDOUS WASTE" UNDER EPA (40 CFR 261) - EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE NO.
    D001. SUBJEC T TO THE LAND DISPOSAL RESTRICTIONS (40CFR 268) AND
    MUST BE MANAGED ACCORDINGLY. --OTHER INFO:	OXYG GAS. OTHER CHEMS
    WHICH CAN BE USED TO BREAK DOWN CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE ARE SODIUM
    SULFATE & SODIUM B ISULFITE. ONCE CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE IS REDUCED,
    REMAINING SOLN SHOULD BE NEUT CAUTIOUSLY W/DILUTE
    HYDROCHLORIC/SULFURIC ACID. LG SPILLS: CONT FIRE & EMER SERVICES &
    SUPPLIER FOR ADVICE. NOTIFY GOVNMEN T ENVIR & OCCUP HLTH & SFTY
    AGENCIES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:SPECIAL SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS: CANADIAN
    TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS (TDG). CLASSIFICATION: 5.1-
    (OXIDIZING SUBSTANCE). 9.2 - (SUBSTANCE HAZS TO ENVIRONMENT). UN:
    1748,2880. PACKING GROUP: II, LA BEL: OXIDIZER, SPECIAL PROVISIONS:
    109,REGULATED LIMIT: 5 KG. U S DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT (DOT) HAZ
    MATLS SHIPPING INFORMATION (49 CFR) 5. HAZARDS CLASS OR DIVISION:
    5.1 - (OXIDIZER). UN: 174,2880, PA CKING GROUP: II, LABEL:
    OXIDIZER, REPORTABLE QUANTITY (RQ): 10 LBS. IN CASE OF
    TRANSPORTATION EMER: IN CANADA, CONTACT: CANUTEC (613) 996-6666. IN
    US, CONTACT: CHEMTREC (800) 424-9300. ALSO CONTACT AP PROPRIATE
    LOCAL & FED AUTHORITIES.

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

SARA Title III Information:SUPERFUND "REPORTABLE QUANTITY" CHEMICAL:
    RCRA/CERCLA STANDARDS (40 CFR PART 302): "HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE"
    DESIGNATION: RCRA WASTE NO: NONE DESIGNATED. CATEGORY: A REPORTABLE
    QUANTITY (RQ): 10 LBS (4.54  KG). EPA CLEAN WATER ACT (40 CFR PARTS
    116,117): "HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE" DESIGNATION REPORTABLE QUANTITY
    (RQ): CATEGORY A-10 LBS (4.5 KG).
Federal Regulatory Information:U S OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
    ADMINISTRATION (OSHA) HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD (29 CFR
    1910.1200) "HAZARDOUS MATERIAL" DESIGNATION. EPA FIFRA 1988 -
    FEDERAL REGISTER 54,7740,89 (FEREAC). PESTI CIDE SUBJECT TO
    REGISTRATION OR RE-REGISTRATION. ANSI/NSF STANDARD 60: MAXIMUM
    CONCENTRATION FOR POTABLE WATER TREATMENT - 46 MG/L.

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