DOMINION CHEMICAL COMPANY -- BATTERY ACID  -- 6810-00-823-8007
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BATTERY ACID
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-823-8007
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:DOMINION CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:PUDDLEDOCK RD
Box:1069
City:PETERSBURG
State:VA
ZIP:23803
Country:US
Info Phone Num:804-733-7628
Emergency Phone Num:804-733-7628
CAGE:9A273
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:DOMINION CHEMICAL CO
Address:2050 PUDDLEDOCK RD
Box:1069
City:PETERSBURG
State:VA
ZIP:23803
Country:US
Phone:804-733-7628
CAGE:9A273

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

Ingred Name:SULFURIC ACID (SARA III)
CAS:7664-93-9
RTECS #:WS5600000
Fraction by Wt: 37%.
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
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 2140 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:YES	 OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:**CORROSIVE** EYES:MAY CAUSE
    IRRITATION AND BURN.SKIN:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION AND BURNS.INGEST:MAY
    CAUSE GI TRACT IRRITATION.INHAL:MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY
    IRRITATION.CHRONIC:MAY DAMAGE KIDNEYS AND CAUSE ER OSION OF TOOTH
    ENAMEL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SULFURIC ACID MISTS ARE CLASSIFIED
    IARC-2B.
Effects of Overexposure:SEVERE BURNS TO EYES AND SKIN, RESPIRATORY
    IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING
    RESPIRATORY AILMENTS MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. SKIN: WASH WITH
    SOAP AND WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE ARTFICIAL
    RESPIRATION IF NEEDED. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.
    INGESTION: GIVE LA RGE AMOUNTS OF WATER, THEN MILK WITH EGG WHITES.
    DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. SEE A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.

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

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SULFUR DIOXIDE AND HYDROGEN SULFIDE MAY
    BE PRODUCED IN A FIRE. SULFURIC ACID ATTACKS MANY METALS RELEASING
    FLAMMABLE HYDROGEN GAS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. REMOVE
    INGNITION SOURCES. NEUTRALIZE SPILL WITH LIME, LIMESTONE, OR SODA
    ASH. FLUSH WITH WATER. DIKE AND CONTAIN.SOAK UP WITH AN INERT
    ABSORBANT;PLACE IN A DOT APPROVED  CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.RINSE
    SPILL AREAWITH WATER
Neutralizing Agent:IME, LIMESTONE, OR SODA ASH.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE AND
    WATER.
Other Precautions:REACTS VIOLENTLY WITH WATER ACCOMPANIED BY EVOLUTION
    OF HEAT. SULFURIC ACID ATTACKS MANY METALS RELEASING FLAMMABLE
    HYDROGEN GAS.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE FOR NORMAL USE.
Ventilation:PROVIDE MECHANICAL (GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST) VENTILATION TO
    MAINTAIN <TLV
Protective Gloves:RUBBER, NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER GAUNTLETS, RUBBER APRON.PROVIDE LOCAL
    EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:234F,112C
Vapor Pres:11
Spec Gravity:1.2809
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:< 1 (BUTYL ACETATE = 1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAN, COLORLESS LIQUID. NO ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MOST METALS, PARTICULARLY POWDERED METALS BECAUSE OF THE GENERATION OF
    HYDROGEN GAS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, MOISTURE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF SULFUR, HYDROGEN SULFIDE,
    HYDROGEN GAS

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE, AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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