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SW206- Spent Inorganic Acid

Chemical waste components

(Please list in detailed)
Component %
a. Tungstophosphoric acid 100
b.
c.
d.
A: PROPERTIES
1. Category
- SW206

2. Origin
- Waste produced from sulfonation process

3. Physical Properties of waste

Flash Point Not applicable
Boiling Point Not applicable
Consistency at room temperature Solid
Vapors lighter/heavier than air
Solubility in water Not miscible or difficult to mix
Waste lighter/heavier than water Not determined

4. Risks
By inhalation Respiratory irritation
By oral intake Harmful
By dermal contact Strong caustic effect on skin and mucous
membranes

B: HANDLING OF WASTE
1. Personal protection equipment
2. Procedures/Precautions in handling,
packaging, transporting and storage.
3. Appropriate label
4. Recommended method of disposal
Protective nitriles gloves, safety glasses,
protective clothing
(Handling) Ensure good
ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Prevent formation of aerosols.
(Storage) Dry. Tightly closed
Corrosion
Waste treatment methods

C: PRECAUTION IN CASE OF SPILL OR ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY

1. In case of inhalation of fumes or oral intake
Symptoms of intoxication
- Symptoms of poisoning
Inhalation: Mucosal irritation, cough,
shortness of breath and damages to
respiratory tract

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Oral intake: Irritations of gastrointestinal tract

- Appropriate first aid
Inhalation: In case of unconsciousness place
patient stably in side position for
transportation.
Oral intake: Drink copious amounts of water
and provide fresh air. Immediately call a
doctor

- Guidelines for the physicians

2. In case of dermal contact or contact with eyes

- Symptoms of intoxication
- Appropriate first aid.
- Guidelines for the physician
Dermal contact: Severe skin burn.
Eye contact: Serious eye damage. Risk of
blindness.
Dermal contact: Immediately wash with water
and soap and rinse thoroughly. Consult a
physician.
Eye contact: Rinse opened eye for several
minutes under running water. Then consult a
doctor.

D: STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE OF SPILL OR ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE CAUSING MATERIAL

DAMAGE ARISING FROM -
1. Spill on floor, soil , road, etc Cover drains. Collect, bind and pump off spills.
2. Spill into water
3. Fire Use extinguishing measures that are
appropriate to local circumstances and the
surrounding
environment.
4. Explosion

Waste Generator Address: UNIVERSITI TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN

JALAN SUNGAI LONG CHERAS
43000 KAJANG
SELANGOR DARUL EHSAN

Tel : 603-9086 0288 Fax : 03-9019 8868

Person in charge: Name of Supervisor: Signature of Supervisor:

Designation:
Tel No.: ____________________

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