Sulfuric Acid, 4.0N (2.

0M)
Safety Data Sheet
according to Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 58 / Monday, March 26, 2012 / Rules and Regulations
Date of issue: 10/10/2013 Revision date: 02/28/2018 Supersedes: 10/10/2013 Version: 1.1

SECTION 1: Identification
1.1. Identification
Product form : Mixtures
Product name : Sulfuric Acid, 4.0N (2.0M)
Product code : LC25830
1.2. Recommended use and restrictions on use
Use of the substance/mixture : For laboratory and manufacturing use only.
1.3. Supplier
LabChem Inc
Jackson's Pointe Commerce Park Building 1000, 1010 Jackson's Pointe Court
Zelienople, PA 16063 - USA
T 412-826-5230 - F 724-473-0647
[email protected] - www.labchem.com

1.4. Emergency telephone number

Emergency number : CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300 or 011-703-527-3887

SECTION 2: Hazard(s) identification

2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS-US classification
Skin corrosion/irritation, H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Category 1B
Serious eye damage/eye H318 Causes serious eye damage.
irritation, Category 1
Full text of H statements : see section 16

2.2. GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements

GHS-US labelling
Hazard pictograms (GHS-US) :

GHS05
Signal word (GHS-US) : Danger
Hazard statements (GHS-US) : H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary statements (GHS-US) : P260 - Do not breathe mist, vapours, spray.
P264 - Wash exposed skin thoroughly after handling.
P280 - Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection.
P301+P330+P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P303+P361+P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
Rinse skin with water/shower.
P305+P351+P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove
contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor
P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
P405 - Store locked up.
P501 - Dispose of contents/container to comply with local, state and federal regulations
If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing
2.3. Other hazards which do not result in classification
Other hazards not contributing to the : None.
classification
2.4. Unknown acute toxicity (GHS US)
Not applicable

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SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.1. Substances
Not applicable
3.2. Mixtures
Name Product identifier % GHS-US classification
Water (CAS-No.) 7732-18-5 82.5 Not classified
Sulfuric Acid, ACS (CAS-No.) 7664-93-9 17.5 Skin Corr. 1A, H314
Eye Dam. 1, H318

Full text of hazard classes and H-statements : see section 16

SECTION 4: First-aid measures

4.1. Description of first aid measures
First-aid measures general : Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If you feel unwell, seek medical
advice (show the label where possible).
First-aid measures after inhalation : Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON
CENTER/doctor.
First-aid measures after skin contact : Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
First-aid measures after eye contact : Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to
do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
First-aid measures after ingestion : Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
4.2. Most important symptoms and effects (acute and delayed)
Symptoms/effects : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Symptoms/effects after eye contact : Causes serious eye damage.
4.3. Immediate medical attention and special treatment, if necessary
No additional information available

SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures

5.1. Suitable (and unsuitable) extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media : Foam. Dry powder. Carbon dioxide. Water spray. Sand.
Unsuitable extinguishing media : Do not use a heavy water stream.
5.2. Specific hazards arising from the chemical
Reactivity : Thermal decomposition generates : Corrosive vapours.
5.3. Special protective equipment and precautions for fire-fighters
Firefighting instructions : Use water spray or fog for cooling exposed containers. Exercise caution when fighting any
chemical fire. Prevent fire fighting water from entering the environment.
Protection during firefighting : Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel
Protective equipment : Safety glasses. Gloves. Protective clothing. Head/neck protection.
Emergency procedures : Evacuate unnecessary personnel.

6.1.2. For emergency responders

Protective equipment : Equip cleanup crew with proper protection.
Emergency procedures : Ventilate area.
6.2. Environmental precautions
Prevent entry to sewers and public waters. Notify authorities if liquid enters sewers or public waters.
6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for cleaning up : Soak up spills with inert solids, such as clay or diatomaceous earth as soon as possible. Collect
spillage. Store away from other materials.
6.4. Reference to other sections
See Heading 8. Exposure controls and personal protection.

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SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1. Precautions for safe handling
Precautions for safe handling : Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or
smoking and when leaving work. Provide good ventilation in process area to prevent formation
of vapour. Do not breathe mist, vapours, spray. Avoid contact during pregnancy/while nursing.
Hygiene measures : Wash exposed skin thoroughly after handling.
7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Technical measures : Comply with applicable regulations.
Storage conditions : Keep only in the original container in a cool, well ventilated place away from : incompatible
materials. Keep container closed when not in use.
Incompatible products : Strong bases. metals. cyanides.
Incompatible materials : Heat sources.

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1. Control parameters
Sulfuric Acid, ACS (7664-93-9)
ACGIH ACGIH TWA (mg/m³) 0.2 mg/m³ (Thoracic fraction)
OSHA OSHA PEL (TWA) (mg/m³) 1 mg/m³
IDLH US IDLH (mg/m³) 15 mg/m³
NIOSH NIOSH REL (TWA) (mg/m³) 1 mg/m³

Water (7732-18-5)
Not applicable

8.2. Appropriate engineering controls

Appropriate engineering controls : Emergency eye wash fountains and safety showers should be available in the immediate
vicinity of any potential exposure. Provide adequate general and local exhaust ventilation.

8.3. Individual protection measures/Personal protective equipment

Hand protection:
Wear protective gloves.

Eye protection:
Chemical goggles or face shield

Skin and body protection:

Wear suitable protective clothing

Respiratory protection:
Wear appropriate mask

Other information:
Do not eat, drink or smoke during use.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state : Liquid
Appearance : Clear, colorless liquid.
Colour : Colourless
Odour : None.
Odour threshold : No data available
pH : No data available
Melting point : No data available
Freezing point : No data available

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Boiling point : No data available

Flash point : No data available
Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1) : No data available
Flammability (solid, gas) : Non flammable.
Vapour pressure : No data available
Relative vapour density at 20 °C : No data available
Relative density : No data available
Density : 1.12 g/ml
Solubility : Soluble in water.
Log Pow : No data available
Auto-ignition temperature : No data available
Decomposition temperature : No data available
Viscosity, kinematic : 1.29 cSt
Viscosity, dynamic : No data available
Explosive limits : No data available
Explosive properties : Not applicable.
Oxidising properties : None.
9.2. Other information
No additional information available

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1. Reactivity
Thermal decomposition generates : Corrosive vapours.
10.2. Chemical stability
Stable under normal conditions.
10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions
Reacts violently with (some) bases: release of heat.
10.4. Conditions to avoid
Direct sunlight. Extremely high or low temperatures.
10.5. Incompatible materials
metals. Strong bases. cyanides.
10.6. Hazardous decomposition products
Sulfur compounds. Thermal decomposition generates : Corrosive vapours.

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1. Information on toxicological effects

Likely routes of exposure : Skin and eyes contact

Acute toxicity : Not classified

Sulfuric Acid, ACS (7664-93-9)

LD50 oral rat 2140 mg/kg bodyweight (Rat, Experimental value)
ATE US (oral) 2140 mg/kg bodyweight
Water (7732-18-5)
LD50 oral rat ≥ 90000 mg/kg
ATE US (oral) 90000 mg/kg bodyweight
Skin corrosion/irritation : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Serious eye damage/irritation : Causes serious eye damage.
Respiratory or skin sensitisation : Not classified
Germ cell mutagenicity : Not classified
Carcinogenicity : Not classified

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Sulfuric Acid, ACS (7664-93-9)

Additional information Strong inorganic acid mists containing sulfuric acid are carcinogenic to humans
National Toxicology Program (NTP) Status 2 - Known Human Carcinogens
Reproductive toxicity : Not classified
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) : Not classified

Specific target organ toxicity (repeated : Not classified

exposure)

Aspiration hazard : Not classified

Potential adverse human health effects and : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
symptoms
Symptoms/effects after eye contact : Causes serious eye damage.

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1. Toxicity

Sulfuric Acid, ACS (7664-93-9)

LC50 fish 1 42 mg/l (96 h, Gambusia affinis)
EC50 Daphnia 1 29 mg/l (24 h, Daphnia magna)

12.2. Persistence and degradability

Sulfuric Acid, 4.0N (2.0M)
Persistence and degradability Not established.
Sulfuric Acid, ACS (7664-93-9)
Persistence and degradability Biodegradability: not applicable.
Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) Not applicable
Chemical oxygen demand (COD) Not applicable
ThOD Not applicable
BOD (% of ThOD) Not applicable
Water (7732-18-5)
Persistence and degradability Not established.

12.3. Bioaccumulative potential

Sulfuric Acid, 4.0N (2.0M)
Bioaccumulative potential Not established.
Sulfuric Acid, ACS (7664-93-9)
Log Pow -2.2 (Estimated value)
Bioaccumulative potential Not bioaccumulative.
Water (7732-18-5)
Bioaccumulative potential Not established.

12.4. Mobility in soil

No additional information available

12.5. Other adverse effects

Other information : Avoid release to the environment.

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1. Disposal methods
Waste disposal recommendations : Dispose in a safe manner in accordance with local/national regulations. Dispose of
contents/container to comply with local, state and federal regulations.
Ecology - waste materials : Avoid release to the environment.

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SECTION 14: Transport information

Department of Transportation (DOT)
In accordance with DOT
Transport document description : UN2796 Sulfuric acid (with not more than 51% acid), 8, II

UN-No.(DOT) : UN2796
Proper Shipping Name (DOT) : Sulfuric acid
with not more than 51% acid
Transport hazard class(es) (DOT) : 8 - Class 8 - Corrosive material 49 CFR 173.136
Packing group (DOT) : II - Medium Danger
Hazard labels (DOT) : 8 - Corrosive

DOT Packaging Non Bulk (49 CFR 173.xxx) : 202

DOT Packaging Bulk (49 CFR 173.xxx) : 242
DOT Special Provisions (49 CFR 172.102) : A3 - For combination packagings, if glass inner packagings (including ampoules) are used, they
must be packed with absorbent material in tightly closed metal receptacles before packing in
outer packagings.
A7 - Steel packagings must be corrosion-resistant or have protection against corrosion.
B2 - MC 300, MC 301, MC 302, MC 303, MC 305, and MC 306 and DOT 406 cargo tanks are
not authorized.
B15 - Packagings must be protected with non-metallic linings impervious to the lading or have a
suitable corrosion allowance.
IB2 - Authorized IBCs: Metal (31A, 31B and 31N); Rigid plastics (31H1 and 31H2); Composite
(31HZ1). Additional Requirement: Only liquids with a vapor pressure less than or equal to 110
kPa at 50 C (1.1 bar at 122 F), or 130 kPa at 55 C (1.3 bar at 131 F) are authorized.
N6 - Battery fluid packaged with electric storage batteries, wet or dry, must conform to the
packaging provisions of 173.159 (g) or (h) of this subchapter.
N34 - Aluminum construction materials are not authorized for any part of a packaging which is
normally in contact with the hazardous material.
T8 - 4 178.274(d)(2) Normal............. Prohibited
TP2 - a. The maximum degree of filling must not exceed the degree of filling determined by the
following: (image) Where: tr is the maximum mean bulk temperature during transport, tf is the
temperature in degrees celsius of the liquid during filling, and a is the mean coefficient of
cubical expansion of the liquid between the mean temperature of the liquid during filling (tf) and
the maximum mean bulk temperature during transportation (tr) both in degrees celsius. b. For
liquids transported under ambient conditions may be calculated using the formula: (image)
Where: d15 and d50 are the densities (in units of mass per unit volume) of the liquid at 15 C
(59 F) and 50 C (122 F), respectively.
TP12 - This material is considered highly corrosive to steel.
DOT Packaging Exceptions (49 CFR 173.xxx) : 154
DOT Quantity Limitations Passenger aircraft/rail : 1 L
(49 CFR 173.27)
DOT Quantity Limitations Cargo aircraft only (49 : 30 L
CFR 175.75)
DOT Vessel Stowage Location : B - (i) The material may be stowed ‘‘on deck’’ or ‘‘under deck’’ on a cargo vessel and on a
passenger vessel carrying a number of passengers limited to not more than the larger of 25
passengers, or one passenger per each 3 m of overall vessel length; and (ii) ‘‘On deck only’’ on
passenger vessels in which the number of passengers specified in paragraph (k)(2)(i) of this
section is exceeded.
Other information : No supplementary information available.

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1. US Federal regulations
Sulfuric Acid, 4.0N (2.0M)
SARA Section 311/312 Hazard Classes Health hazard - Skin corrosion or Irritation
Health hazard - Serious eye damage or eye irritation

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All components of this product are listed, or excluded from listing, on the United States Environmental Protection Agency Toxic
Substances Control Act (TSCA) inventory

Chemical(s) subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 or Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) of
1986 and 40 CFR Part 372.
Sulfuric Acid, ACS CAS-No. 7664-93-9 17.5%

Sulfuric Acid, ACS (7664-93-9)

RQ (Reportable quantity, section 304 of EPA's 1000 lb
List of Lists)
SARA Section 302 Threshold Planning 1000 lb
Quantity (TPQ)
SARA Section 311/312 Hazard Classes Health hazard - Skin corrosion or Irritation
Health hazard - Serious eye damage or eye irritation

15.2. International regulations

CANADA
No additional information available

EU-Regulations
No additional information available

National regulations
Sulfuric Acid, ACS (7664-93-9)
Listed on IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer)
Listed as carcinogen on NTP (National Toxicology Program)

15.3. US State regulations

California Proposition 65 - This product does not contain any substances known to the state of California to cause cancer,
developmental and/or reproductive harm

SECTION 16: Other information

Revision date : 02/28/2018
Other information : None.
Full text of H-statements: see section 16:
--- H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
---
--- H318 Causes serious eye damage.
---
NFPA health hazard : 3 - Materials that, under emergency conditions, can cause
serious or permanent injury.
NFPA fire hazard : 0 - Materials that will not burn under typical dire conditions,
including intrinsically noncombustible materials such as
concrete, stone, and sand.
NFPA reactivity : 0 - Material that in themselves are normally stable, even
under fire conditions.

Hazard Rating
Health : 3 Serious Hazard - Major injury likely unless prompt action is taken and medical treatment is
given
Flammability : 0 Minimal Hazard - Materials that will not burn
Physical : 0 Minimal Hazard - Materials that are normally stable, even under fire conditions, and will NOT
react with water, polymerize, decompose, condense, or self-react. Non-Explosives.
Personal protection : H
H - Splash goggles, Gloves, Synthetic apron, Vapor respirator

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