RICCA CHEMICAL COMPANY -- SULFURIC ACID,5%(V/V) THRU 89%(W/W) AND 0.2  -- 6810-00D002817
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SULFURIC ACID,5%(V/V) THRU 89%(W/W) AND 0.2
MSDS Date:04/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00D002817
MSDS Number: BMZPS
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:RICCA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Box:13090
City:ARLINGTON
State:TX
ZIP:76013
Country:US
Info Phone Num:817-461-5601
Emergency Phone Num:817-461-5601
CAGE:RICCA
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ASCI CORP.
Address:6888 ELM STREET SUITE 1A
Box:City:MCLEAN
State:VA
ZIP:22101
Country:US
Phone:703-847-0001
CAGE:0BDJ6
Company Name:RICCA CHEMICAL CO.
Box:13090
City:ARLINGTON
State:TX
ZIP:76013
Country:US
Phone:817-461-5601
CAGE:RICCA

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

Ingred Name:SULFURIC ACID  (SARA III)
CAS:7664-93-9
RTECS #:WS5600000
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

=====================  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:ACUTE: SEVERE BURNS AND ULCERATION OF
    SKIN, EYES, MOUTH, THROAT, ESOPHAGUS AND STOMACH. PULMONARY EDEMA,
    BRONCHIAL EMPHYSEMA. CHRONIC: EROSION OF TEETH, INFLAMMATION OF
    NOSE, THROAT AND BRONCHIAL TUBE S.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT APPLICABLE.
Effects of Overexposure:IF CONTACTED, SEVERE BURNS AND ULCERATION OF
    SKIN AND EYES. IF INHALED, SEVERE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. IF
    INGESTED, SEVERE BURNS AND ULCERATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SULFURIC ACID MAY AGGRAVATE SKIN
    DISEASES SUCH AS ECZEMA AND DERMATITIS. MAY ALSO AGGRAVATE
    RESPIRATORY DISEASES OR PRE-EXISTING EYE PROBLEMS.

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

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER. SEE DOCTOR
    IMMEDIATELY. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES. INHALATION:
    REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED. SEE DOCTOR.
    INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE  VOMITING. GIVE MILK OR WATER, FOLLOWED BY
    2 OUNCES OF MILK OF MAGNESIA (NO CARBONATES). SEE DOCTOR
    IMMEDIATELY.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Upper Limits:N/RHYDROGEN)
Extinguishing Media:NON-FLAMMABLE. USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPIATE
    FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
    FULL FACED SCBA. COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE CORROSIVE
    VAPORS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR APPROPIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. DILUTE
    CAUTIOUSLY WITH WATER. COVER WITH SODA ASH OR QUICKLIME. SCOOP UP
    AND PLACE IN APPROPIATE DISPOSAL CONTAINER. FLUSH AREA WITH LARGE
    AMOUNTS OF WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH (SODIUM CARBONATE), BAKING SODA OR
    QUICKLIME (CALCIUM OXIDE).

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AWAY FROM
    HIGH HEAT, FLAMES, COMBUSTIBLES AND ORGANIC MATERIALS. WEAR
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN HANDLING.
Other Precautions:NONE NOTED.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Ventilation:GENERAL (MECHANICAL) VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDE SHIELD OR GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRON. EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY
    SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING, AND BEFORE
    EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE.

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

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:257F,125C
Vapor Density:3.37
Spec Gravity:1.40
pH:ACIDIC
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS, ODORLESS LIQUID.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ORGANIC MATERIALS, CHLORATES, CARBIDES, FULMINATES, WATER, POWDERED
    METALS (NOTE: REACTS VIOLENTLY WITH WATER).
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFURIC ACID FUMES, SULFUR DIOXIDE,
    SULFUR TRIOXIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER.
    DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
    ENVIRONMENTAL REGUALTIONS.

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