POLYCHEM, DIV OF POLYMER CHEMISTS, INC -- BATTERY ACID 35% SULFURIC ACID  -- 6810-00-904-9372
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BATTERY ACID 35% SULFURIC ACID
MSDS Date:09/23/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-904-9372
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:POLYCHEM, DIV OF POLYMER CHEMISTS, INC
Address:519 B STREET
City:SAN RAFAEL
State:CA
ZIP:94901
Country:US
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Preparer's Name:MICHAEL FOLEY
CAGE:MO203
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:POLYCHEM, DIV OF POLYMER CHEMISTS, INC
Address:519 B STREET
Box:City:SAN RAFAEL
State:CA
ZIP:94901
Country:US
CAGE:MO203

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

Ingred Name:SULFURIC ACID (SARA III)
CAS:7664-93-9
RTECS #:WS5600000
Fraction by Wt: 35%
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

=====================  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:ACUTE: SEVERE BURNS. CHRONIC: ACID
    BURNS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SULFURIC ACID MISTS ARE CLASSIFIED
    IARC-2B.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: IRRITATION OF THE MUCOUS MEMBRANES
    TO PNEUMONITIS. EYES AND SKIN: CAUSES BURNS. CAN RESULT IN
    PERMANENT EYE DAMAGE AND LOSS OF VISION. INGESTION: ACID BURNS TO
    THE MOUTH, ESOPHAGUS, STOMAC H, AND OTHER TISSUE. LARGE AMOUNTS CAN
    BE FATAL.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES WHILE HOLDING EYELIDS
    OPEN. SKIN: FLUSH WITH WATER WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.
    INHALED: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING PERFORM CPR. IF
    BREATHING  IS HARD, GIVE OXYGEN. SWALLOWED: DO NOTINDUCE VOMITING.
    IF CONSCIOUS, DRINK LARGE AMOUNTS OF MILK OR WATER. IN ALL CASES
    TAKE VICTIM IMMEDIATELY TO A PHYSICIAN OR HOSPITAL.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT INCLUDING SELF
    CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. LIQUID IS CORROSIVE. DILUTION WITH
    WATER MAY LIBERATE HEAT WHICH CAN CAUSE BOILING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY PRODUCE HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION
    PRODUCTS. READILY ATTACKS SOME METALS (ALUMINUM, MAGNESIUM, ZINC)
    TO LIBERATE FLAMMABLE/EXPLOSIVE HYDROGEN GAS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:DIKE AREA TO CONTAIN SPILL. CAREFULLY ADD LIME
    OR SODIUM CARBONATE TO NEUTRALIZE ACID. PICK UP AND CONTAINERIZE
    RESIDUE FOR DISPOSAL. FLUSH SPILL AREA WITH WATER, COLLECT RINSATE
    FOR DISPOSAL OR SEWER , AS APPROPIATE.
Neutralizing Agent:LIME OR SODIUM CARBONATE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED WHEN MATERIAL
    IS NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:DO NOT ADD THIS PRODUCT TO HYPOCHLORITE BLEACHES,
    CHLORINE SANITIZERS, OR CHLORINATED CLEANERS AS THIS LIBERATES
    TOXIC, CORROSIVE CHLORINE GAS!!!

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED MECHANICAL FILTER FOR EXPOSURE TO
    MIST.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST - ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER, OR SYNTHETIC RUBBER FOR ACID
Eye Protection:FACE SHIELD AND GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRON OR BOOTS OR EQUIVALENT FOR ACID
    SERVICE. EYE WASH, SAFETY SHOWER
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:235F,113C
Vapor Pres:1.4
Vapor Density:2.0
Spec Gravity:1.30
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR LIQUID WITH A SLIGHT ACIDIC ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALKALINE MATERIALS, ORGANICS, MAGNESIUM, ALUMINUM, ZINC, CAUSTICS,
    ALKALI
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, MOISTURE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF SULFUR, HYDROGEN SULFIDE,
    HYDROGEN GAS

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF NEUTRALIZED ACID IN AN APPROVED
    LANDFILL. DISPOSE OF ALL WASTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE, AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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