Material Safety Data Sheet


SECTION I - Material Identity
SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
SECTION V - Reactivity Data
SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
SECTION VIII - Control Measures
SECTION IX - Label Data
SECTION X - Transportation Data
SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information



SECTION I - Material Identity
Item Name                               
Part Number/Trade Name                   SULFURIC ACID; 9681
National Stock Number                    6810PH2504
CAGE Code                                70829
Part Number Indicator                    A
MSDS Number                              187346
HAZ Code                                 B


SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        J.T. BAKER INC 
Street                                   222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City                                     PHILLIPSBURG
State                                    PA
Country                                  US
Zip Code                                 08865
Emergency Phone                          201-859-2151
Information Phone                        800-424-9300

MSDS Preparer's Information
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               19FEB88
Active Indicator                         N

Alternate Vendors


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Appearance/Odor                          CLEAR, COLORLESS TO LIGHT YELLOW, OILY LIQUID ODORLESS 
Boiling Point                            327 DEG C
Melting Point                            28 DEG F
Vapor Pressure                           <0.3
Vapor Density                            3.4
Specific Gravity                         1.84
Evaporation Rate                         <1
Solubility in Water                      COMPLETE
Chemical pH                              NA
Container Pressure Code                  1
Temperature Code                         4
Product State Code                       L


SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point Method                       NA
Extinguishing Media                      USE DRY CHEMICAL OR CARBON DIOXIDE. DO NOT USE WATER 
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL FACE PIECE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           REACTS WITH MOST METALS TO PRODUCE HYDROGEN GAS, WHICH CAN FORM AN EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE WITH AIR. A VIOLENT EXOTHERMIC REACTION OCCURS WITH WATER


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            MOISTURE, HEAT
Materials to Avoid                       WATER, MOST COMMON METALS, ORGANIC MATERIALS,STRONG REDUCING AGENTS, COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, STRONG BASES, CARBONATES,
Hazardous Decomposition Products         SULFUR DIOXIDE
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid       WILL NOT OCCUR
LD50 - LD50 Mixture                      O=RAT 2140 MG/KG D= 510 MG/KG RAT


SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
Route of Entry: Skin                     YES
Route of Entry: Ingestion                YES
Route of Entry: Inhalation               YES
Health Hazards - Acute and Chronic       LUNG DAMAGE
Carcinogenity: NTP                       NO
Carcinogenity: IARC                      NO
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      NO
Explanation of Carcinogenity             NONE
Symptoms of Overexposure                 INHALATION; SEVERE IRRITATION OR BURNS OF RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, PULMONARY EDEMA, LUNG INFLAMMATION. SKIN CONTACT;= SEVERE BURNS; EYE CONTACT; SEVERE BURNS. INGESTION; NAUSEA, VOMITING, SEVERE BURNS TO MOUTH, THROAT AND STOMACH, KIDNEY DISFUNCTION 
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DISEASE
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           INGESTION= DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING, DRINK PLENTY OF WATER,CALL PHY IMMED. INHALAT


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, DO NOT USE WATER, NEUTRALIZE SPILL AND /OR WASHING WITH SODA ASH OR LIME 
Neutralizing Agent                       LIME AND OR SODA ASH
Waste Disposal Method                    WITH CLEAN SHOVEL PLACE MATERIAL INTO CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER AND COVER. MOVE CONTAINER TO SAFE AREA 
Handling and Storage Precautions         KEEP COOL AND AWAY FROM FIRE OR WATER 
Other Precautions                        USE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIME WITH THIS MATERIAL 


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   USE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR WHEN TLV LEVELS ARE EXCEEDED SAELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
Ventilation                              USE GENERAL OR LOCAL VENTILATION TO MEET TLV REQUIRMENTS
Protective Gloves                        RUBBER GLOVES
Eye Protection                           SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment               PROTECTIVE SUIT
Work Hygenic Practices                   WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER AFTER EACH USAGE
Supplemental Health/Safety Data          INGESTION;DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING, GIVE LARGE QUANITIES OF LIQUIDINHALATION; REMOVE TO FRESH AIR,RESTORE BREATHING .SKIN CONTACT;IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER,WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER.REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. LAUNDER BEFORE REUSE. EYE CONTACT;= FLUSH W


SECTION IX - Label Data
Protect Eye                              YES
Protect Skin                             YES
Protect Respiratory                      YES
Chronic Indicator                        YES
Contact Code                             MODERATE
Fire Code                                UNKNOWN
Health Code                              UNKNOWN
React Code                               UNKNOWN
Specific Hazard and Precaution           TARGET ORGANS: RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, EYES, SKIN, TEETH


SECTION X - Transportation Data
Container Quantity                       2.5
Unit of Measure                          LR


SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
Volatile Organic Compounds (P/G)         0
Volatile Organic Compounds (G/L)         0


SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information
Ingredient #                             01
Ingredient Name                          SULFURIC ACID (90-100%)
CAS Number                               7664939
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  100
ACGIH TLV                                1 MG/M3