Safety Data Sheet according to Regulation (EU) No.

1907/2006
SULPHURIC ACID 94-97%
Revision 4.0 Revision Date 01.02.2018 Print Date 01.02.2018

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

1.1 Product identifier

Commercial Product Name
Sulfuric acid 94-97% Chemical name: Sulphuric acid

Registration number:
01-2119458838-20

1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised
against Use of the Substance/Mixture
Intermediate, Processing aid, Surface treatment, Catalyst,
Acidifier.
Recommended restrictions on use
There are no uses advised against.

1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

-Company: Goulding Chemicals Ltd.
-Address: Centre Park Road, Marina, Cork, Ireland
-Telephone: +353 (021) 4911611
-Fax: +353 (021) 4911660
-Contact Email larry.egar@gouldings.ie

1.4 Emergency number

-Emergency telephone number (outside of office hours): +353 (021) 4911619

SECTION 2: Hazards Identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to Regulation (EU) 1272/2008(CLP)
Skin corrosion; Category 1A; Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Classification according to EU Directives 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC

Corrosive; Causes severe burns.

2.2 Label elements

Labelling (REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008)

Hazard pictograms :

Signal word : Danger

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Hazard statements : H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Precautionary statements : Prevention:

P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/
eye protection/ face
protection.
Response:
P303 + P361 + IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off
P353 immediately all contaminated clothing.
Rinse skin with water/ shower.
P305 + P351 + IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for
P338 several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if
present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or
doctor/physician.
Storage:
P405 Store locked up.

Hazardous components which must be listed on the label:

7664-93-9 Sulfuric acid

Further information : Never add water to this product.

2.3 Other hazards

Advice; Reacts strongly with water, releasing large amounts of heat.

Remarks; This substance is not considered to be persistent, bioaccumulating and toxic (PBT). This
substance is not considered to be very persistent and very bioaccumulating (vPvB).

SECTION 3: Composition/Information On Ingredients

3.1 Substances
CAS-No.
Chemical Name EINECS-No. / ELINCS No. Concentration [%]
Sulphuric acid 7664-93-9 > 51
231-639-5

SECTION 4: First Aid Measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures

Inhalation
Move to fresh air. Keep patient warm and at rest. Oxygen or artificial respiration if
needed. Call a physician if symptoms occur.

Skin contact

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Wash off immediately with plenty of water removing all contaminated clothes and shoes. Call a
physician if symptoms occur.
Eye contact
Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical
attention.

Ingestion
Rinse mouth. Give small amounts of water to drink. Do NOT induce vomiting. Obtain medical attention.

4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms : Causes severe burns.

4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Treatment : Rinse with plenty of water.

SECTION 5: Firefighting Measures

5.1 Extinguishing media

Extinguishing media : Sand/Dry powder

Unsuitable extinguishing media : Do not use a powerful water stream as it may cause
corrosive liquid to splash.

5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or

mixture Hot acid splashes.

Heating can release hazardous gases.

5.3 Advice for firefighters

In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Splashproof protective suit.

5.4 Specific methods

The product itself does not burn. Cool containers/tanks with water spray.

SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wear personal
protective equipment. Do not add water into strong acid (risk of splashes).

6.2 Environmental precautions

Should not be released into the environment. Dam up. Soak up with inert absorbent material (e.g. sand,
acid binder). Do not use sawdust or inflammable substance.

6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

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Neutralize with limestone powder and flush with plenty of water. Do not rinse acid into drains that might
contain sulphides. Wear personal protective equipment. Dispose of as special waste in compliance with
local and national regulations.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling

Handle and open container with care. Do not add water into strong acid (risk of splashes). Wear personal
protective equipment. Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms. In case of insufficient
ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are
close to the workstation location.

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Keep in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Store in original acid resistant container. Keep away from
open flames and hot surfaces. Protect from sunlight.

Materials to avoid:
Flammable materials, Bases, chromates, chlorates, nitrates, Sulphides, Oxidizing agents Paper and
cotton carbonize quickly on the influence of sulphuric acid and can catch fire.

7.3 Specific end use(s)

Not applicable

SECTION 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

8.1 Control parameters

8.1.1 Limit values
Ireland:
Sulfuric acid
OELV - 8 hrs (TWA) = 1 mg/m³, : Where no specific short-term exposure limit is listed, a figure
three times the long-term exposure limit value should be used

8.2 Exposure controls

8.2.1 Appropriate engineering controls

Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the
product. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.

8.2.2 Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment

Hand protection
Glove material: butyl-rubber, Break through time: 8 h, > 70% sulphuric acid
Glove material: Polyethylene, Break through time: 8 h, > 70% sulphuric acid Glove material: Viton (R),
Break through time: 4 h, > 70% sulphuric acid

Eye protection
Tightly fitting safety goggles and face-shield.

Skin and body protection

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Protective suit
If splashes are likely to occur, wear: apron and boots

Respiratory protection
In case of insufficient ventilation wear suitable respiratory equipment. (filter P3)

8.2.3 Environmental exposure controls

Prevent product from entering the environment.

SECTION 9: Physical And Chemical Properties

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical

properties

General Information (appearance, odour)

Physical state liquid, oily

Colour colourless,
clear
Odour slightly
pungent

Important health safety and environmental information

pH <1
Freezing point : ca. -29 °C
75% H2SO4
ca. -1 °C
98% H2SO4
Boiling point/boiling range ca. 180 °C
75% H2SO4
Boiling point/boiling range ca. 327 °C
98% H2SO4
Flash point Not applicable

Explosive properties:
Lower explosion limit Not applicable
Upper explosion limit Not applicable

Vapour pressure 0,17 hPa ( 20 °C)

75% H2SO4
0,0121 Pa ( 20 °C)
98% H2SO4
Density 1,7 g/cm³ ( 20 °C)75% H2SO4
1,8 g/cm³ ( 20 °C)98% H2SO4

Solubility(ies):

Water solubility completely soluble

Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water inorganic compound

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Thermal decomposition > 300 °C

Viscosity:
Viscosity, dynamic ca. 16 mPa.s ( 20 °C) 75% H2SO4

ca. 30 mPa.s ( 20 °C) 98% H2SO4

Oxidising Not oxidizing

9.2 Other data

Surface tension not determined

SECTION 10: Stability And Reactivity

10.1 Reactivity
Exothermic reaction with water.
Do not add water into strong acid (risk of splashes).
10.2 Chemical stability
Stable under normal conditions.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
Hazardous reactions : Reacts with sulphide forming hydrogen sulphide, H2S.
Gives off hydrogen by reaction with metals.
The forming of hydrogen gas in a closed space
causes a danger of explosion.

10.4 Conditions to avoid

Conditions to avoid : High temperatures.

10.5 Incompatible materials

Materials to avoid : Flammable materials
: Bases chromates
: nitrates
: Sulphides
: Oxidising agents
: Paper and cotton carbonize quickly on the influence of sulphuric acid
and can catch fire.

10.6 Hazardous decomposition products

Hazardous decomposition : sulphuric acid vapour
products sulphur dioxide

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Thermal decomposition : >300 °C

SECTION 11: Toxicological Information

11.1 Information on toxicological

effects
Acute toxicity
Sulfuric acid:
LD50/Oral/Rat: 2 140 mg/kg
LC50/Inhalation/4 h/Rat: 0,375 mg/l
Remarks: aerosol
Although the LC50 values from the various inhalation toxicity studies performed with sulphuric acid
theoretically trigger classification for Acute inhalation toxicity, classification is not proposed. The effects
of sulphuric acid following inhalation are entirely due to local irritation of the respiratory tract: there is
no evidence for the systemic toxicity of sulphuric acid in any study, as effects are limited to the site of
contact. Classification for acute inhalation toxicity is not considered to be appropriate.

Irritation and corrosion

Sulfuric acid:
Skin: Corrosive
Causes severe burns.

Eyes: Corrosive
Risk of serious damage to eyes.

Sensitisation
Sulfuric acid:
Not sensitizing.

Long term toxicity

Sulfuric acid:
Repeated dose toxicity:
Inhalation/Rat/28 d:
NOAEL: = 0,0003 mg/l

Carcinogenicity
Inhalation/Rat:
Did not show carcinogenic effects in animal experiments.

Oral/Mouse:
Weak local carcinogen.

Mutagenicity mammalian cells (CHO)/Chromosome

aberration test in vitro:
Result: positive
Metabolic activation: with
and without Due to its pH.

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Salmonella typhimurium (bacterium)/Ames test:

Result: negative
Metabolic activation: with and without
Reproductive toxicity
/Rabbit/Developmental toxicity test:
NOEL: = 0,020 mg/l
Did not show teratogenic effects in animal experiments.

SECTION 12: Ecological Information

12.1 Toxicity

Aquatic
toxicity

Remarks: May be harmful to aquatic organisms because of the low pH value.

Sulfuric acid:

LC50/96 h/Lepomis macrochirus (bluegill sunfish)/static test: 16 - 28 mg/l fresh

water
EC50/48 h/Daphnia magna (Water flea)/static test/OECD Test Guideline 202: > 100 mg/l
fresh water
EC50/72 h/Desmodesmus subspicatus (green algae)/static test/OECD Test Guideline 201: > 100 mg/l
Remarks: May be harmful to aquatic organisms because of the low pH value.

Toxicity to other organisms

Sulfuric acid:
NOEC/37 d/active sludge/static test: 26 g/l fresh water
NOEC/30 d/active sludge/static test: > 30 g/l fresh water
12.2 Persistence and degradability

Biological degradability:
Sulfuric acid:

The methods for determining biodegradability are not applicable to inorganic substances.

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water: inorganic compound

Sulfuric acid:
Does not bioaccumulate.

12.4 Mobility in soil

Mobility
Vapour pressure: 0,17 hPa ( 20 °C); 75% H2SO4
0,0121 Pa ( 20 °C); 98% H2SO4, Does not evaporate if spilled to the ground.

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Water solubility: completely soluble

Surface tension: not determined

Soil moisture enhances mobility. May be partly neutralized in soil, but significant amounts may leach into
the groundwater.

12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

This substance is not considered to be persistent, bioaccumulating and toxic (PBT). This substance is not
considered to be very persistent and very bioaccumulating (vPvB).

12.6. Other adverse effects

None known.

SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations

13.1 Waste treatment methods

Product Solutions with low pH-value must be neutralized before discharge. Acid must not be rinsed
into a drain that might have water containing sulphide. Dispose of as special waste in
compliance with local and national regulations. Clean container with water. Refer to
manufacturer/supplier for information on recovery/recycling.

SECTION 14: Transport Information

14.1 UN number 1830

Land transport
ADR:
Description of the goods:
14.2 UN proper shipping name SULPHURIC ACID
14.3 Transport hazard class(es) 8
14.4 Packing group: II
Classification code: C1
Risk code 80
ADR/RID-Labels: 8

Sea transport
IMDG:
Description of the goods:
14.2 UN proper shipping name UN1830, SULPHURIC ACID
14.3 Transport hazard class(es): 8
14.4 Packing group: II
IMDG-Labels: 8
14.5 Environmental hazards: Not a Marine Pollutant

Air transport
ICAO/IATA:

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Description of the goods

14.2 UN proper shipping name UN1830, Sulphuric acid
14.3 Transport hazard class(es): 8
14.4 Packing group: II
ICAO-Labels: 8

14.8 Special precautions for user

None known.

SECTION 15: Regulatory Information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

Other regulations :Take note of Directive 96/82/EC on the control of major-

accident hazards involving dangerous substances. The product belongs to at
least one of the categories 1 through 11 mentioned in Annex 1 of the Directive
1996/82/EC concerning the control of major accident hazards.

Notification status

15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment

SECTION 16: Other Information

Full text of H-Statements referred to under section 3.

H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Text of R-phrases mentioned in Section 3

R35 Causes severe burns.

Training advice
Read the safety data sheet before using the product.

Further information
The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and
belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling,
use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality
specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such
material used in combination with any other materials or in any process, unless specified in the text.
Sources of key data used to compile the Safety Data Sheet
Regulations, databases, literature, own tests.
Additions, Deletions, Revisions
Relevant changes have been marked with vertical lines.
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