BAY CHEMICAL CO -- SULFURIC ACID 98.0%  -- 6810-00N067335
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SULFURIC ACID 98.0%
MSDS Date:12/15/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N067335
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:BAY CHEMICAL CO
Address:4041 MARITIME BLVD, HOOKERS POINT
City:TAMPA
State:FL
ZIP:33605
Country:US
Info Phone Num:813-969-4408
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9330 (CHEMTREC)
Preparer's Name:JEFF TAYLOR
CAGE:BAYCM
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:BAY CHEMICAL CO
Address:4041 MARITIME BLVD, HOOKERS POINT
Box:City:TAMPA
State:FL
ZIP:33605
Country:US
Phone:813-969-4408
CAGE:BAYCM

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

Ingred Name:SULFURIC ACID; (H*2SO*4) (CERCLA)
CAS:7664-93-9
RTECS #:WS5600000
Fraction by Wt: 93%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3/3 STEL; 9495
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 7%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:SUPDAT:DO NOT GIVE BICARBONATE ORALLY.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:SPILL PROC: STOP LEAK, IF YOU CAN DO IT WITHOUT RISK. DO
    NOT GET (ING 5)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 4:H*2O INSIDE CNTNR. DO NOT TOUCH SPILLED MATL. USE
    H*2O SPRAY TO REDUCE VAPS BUT DO NOT PUT H*2O ON LEAK (ING 6)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 5:OR SPILLED AREAS. LARGE SPILLS:STOP LEAK, IF YOU CAN
    DO W/OUT RISK. DO NOT GET H*2O INSIDE CNTNR. DO NOT (ING 7)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 6:TOUCH SPILLED MATL. USE H*2O SPRAY TO REDUCE VAPS BUT
    DO NOT PUT H*2O ON LEAK/SPILLED MATL. KEEP COMBUSTS (ING 8)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 7:AWAY FROM SPILLED MATL. KEEP OUT OF SEWERS & STREAMS.
    DIKE SPILLS FOR LATER CLEAN UP. CLEAN UP ONLY UNDER (ING 9)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 8:SUPERVISION OF AN EXPERT. FOOTNOTE: THIS NFPA RATING
    APPLIES ONLY TO SHORT TERM EXPOSURE SUCH AS (ING 10)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 9:MIGHT BE ENCOUNTERED UNDER FIRE OR RELATED EMERGENCY
    CONDITIONS.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:OTHER PROT EQUIP:HAND GEAR. (PVC MATERIAL IS RECOMMENDED).
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:EYE PROTECTION: AND FULL LENGTH FACESHIELD .
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50: (ORAL, RAT) 2140MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:YES	 OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: CONTACT WITH ACID WILL BURN ANY
    EXPOSED AREA SUCH AS EYES, SKIN AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. CHRONIC:
    LONG TERM EXPOSURES TO SULPHURIC ACID MAY CAUSE SKIN LESIONS,
    TRACHEOBRONCHITAL, STOMATITIS, CONJ UNCTIVITIS. GASTRITIS OR
    EROSION/DISCOLORATION OF THE TEETH.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SULFURIC ACID:IARC MONOGRAPHS ON
    EVALUATION OF CARCIN RISK OF CHEMICALS TO MAN, VOL 54, PG 41, 1992:
    GROUP 1 (SUPDAT)
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:CHRONIC RESPIRATORY OR SKIN
    DISEASE.

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

First Aid:EYES:IMMED FLUSH EYES W/H*2O FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS, LIFTING
    LOWER & UPPER EYE LIDS OCCAS. GET MED ATTN. SKIN:IMMED FLUSH SKIN
    W/H*2O FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. IF SULPHURIC ACID SOAKS THROUGH CLTHG,
    REMOVE  CLTHG IMMED & FLUSH CONTAMD SKIN W/H*2O. INHAL:REMOVE TO
    FRESH AIR. IF DISCOMFORT CONTINUES, GET MED ATTN. INGEST:IF
    CONSCIOUS, GIVE THE PERS LRG QTIES OF H*2O OR MILK TO DRINK IMMED.
    DO NOT (SUPDAT)

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

Flash Point:NOT COMBUSTIBLE
Extinguishing Media:DO NOT APPLY TO WATER TO ACID. USE DRY CHEMICAL OR
    CARBON DIOXIDE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY IGNITE OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL;
    VIOLENT REACTION WITH WATER. FLAMMABLE, POISONOUS GASES MAY
    ACCUMULATE IN TANKS AND HOPPER CARS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EMER ACTION:KEEP UNNEC PEOPLE AWAY; ISOLATE
    HAZ AREA & DENY ENTRY. STAY UPWIND; KEEP OUT OF LOW AREAS. VENT
    CLSD SPACES BEFORE ENTERING THEM. WEAR SELF-CONTAINED (POSITIVE
    PRESSURE, IF AVAILABLE) BREA THING APPARATUS & FULL PROTECTIVE
    CLTHG.(ING 4)
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:HYDROGEN GAS MAY FORM DURING STORAGE &
    PRDCE EXPLO CONDITIONS. STORE IN CORROSION PROOF VESSEL &/OR TANK.
    RUNOFF TO SEWERS MAY CREATE FIRE/EXPLO HAZ.
Other Precautions:SAFETY SHOWERS AND EYE WASH STATIONS SHOULD BE
    LOCATED IN ACID HANDLING AREAS. SEE PERSONAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
    SECTION AND FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS SECTION.

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

Respiratory Protection:50 MG/M3 OR LESS: FULL FACE-GAS MASK WITH
    ACID/GAS CARTRIDGE 80 MG/M3 OR LESS: TYPE C FULL-FACE SUPPLIED AIR
    RESPIRATOR (POSITIVE PRESSURE/CONTINUOUS FLOW MODE). GREATER THAN
    80 MG/M3: SCBA. ALL RESPI RATORS SHOULD BE NIOSH OR MSHA APPROVED.
Ventilation:ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO KEEP SULPHURIC ACID CONCENTRATIONS
    BELOW APPLICABLE STANDARDS, WHEN POSSIBLE.
Protective Gloves:PVC GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS(ING 12)
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPRVD EMER EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER .
    PVNT CNTCT W/SKIN BY USE OF ACID-PROOF CLTHG, SHOES & (ING 11)
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPEC GRAV:1.84(@ 60F) (H*2O = 1). PH:0.3 (ONE NORMAL SOL.). MATLS TO
    AVOID:BASES, OTHER ACIDS & METALS. EXPLAIN OF CARCIN: AMIMAL:PULM
    IRRIT. FIRST AID PROC:INDUCE VOMITING. GET MED ATTN. NOTE TO MD:I F
    SEVERE EXPOSURE IS SUSPECTED, OBSERVEFOR 48-72 HRS FOR DELAYED
    ONSET OF PULMONARY EDEMA. (ING 3)

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:529F,276C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:50.6F,10.3C
Vapor Pres:<0.001
Vapor Density:3.4
Spec Gravity:SUPDAT
pH:SUPDAT
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS TO LIGHT YELLOW, ODORLESS, OILY
    LIQUID.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID CONTACT W/COMBUST MATLS, H*2O, ORGANIC MATLS, NITRATES, CARBIDES,
    CHLORATES, CYANIDES, METALLIC SULFIDES,(SUPDAT)
Stability Condition to Avoid:CONTACT WITH METALS WILL PRODUCE HYDROGEN,
    WHICH IS FLAMMABLE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULPHUR OXIDES AND HYDROGEN IN THE
    PRESENCE OF METALS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,
    STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS .

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