Safety Data Sheet

7215 Highway 271 South

Fort Smith, Arkansas 72908
479-649-7447— Fax 479-649-7557
cleanwater@watertechinc.net

In Case of Emergency, contact Chemtrec 1-800-424-9300

1) Product Identification

WT-SA15 Sulfuric Acid Solution, 93%

Chemical Family: Inorganic Acids

2) Hazards Identification

SIGNAL WORD: DAN GER

Hazard Statements:
H290 May be corrosive to metals.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H318 Causes serious eye damage.
H402 Harmful to aquatic life.

Precautionary Statements:
P234 Keep only in original container.
P260 Do not breathe dusts or mists.
P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P301+330+331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P303+361+353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin
with water.
P304+340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact
lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
P405 Store locked up.
P406 Store in corrosive resistant container with resistant inner liner.
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with specified local/regional/national/
international regulations for disposal.

POTENTIAL EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE

Eye Contact: Eye contact can cause burns, irreversible damage, blindness.

Skin Contact: Skin contact can cause burns, tissue destruction. P rolonged or repeated skin
contact may cause dermatitis.

Inhalation: I nhalation can cause sneezing, coughing, breathing difficulty, chemical pneumo-
nia, excess fluid retention (pulmonary edema), irreversible damage. Serious effects on lung function
may be delayed.

Ingestion: I ngestion can cause burns, tissue perforation, shock symptoms (rapid pulse,
sweating, collapse), even death.

Target Organs: Overexposure may cause damage to all body tissues.

Other: Overexposure may aggravate disorders of the eyes, skin, respiratory system.

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3) Information on Ingredients

Component CAS # % by Weight

Sulfuric acid 7664-93-9 93

4) First Aid Measures

Eye Contact: I mmediately flush eyes w ith plenty of w ater for at least 15 minutes, w hile hold-
ing eyelids apart to ensure flushing of entire surface. Call a physician.

Skin Contact: I mmediately flush skin w ith plenty of w ater for at least 15 minutes w hile re-
moving contaminated clothing and shoes. Thoroughly clean clothing before reuse. Discard contaminated
shoes and leather articles. Call a physician.

Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. I f not breathing give artificial respiration, preferably mouth
to mouth. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician. Observe for delayed effects.

Ingestion: DO NOT induce vomiting. Rinse mouth w ith w ater. Dilute stomach contents by
drinking water, unless person is unconscious or in convulsions. NEVER give anything by mouth to an un-
conscious or convulsing person. If vomiting occurs spontaneously, keep head below hips to prevent
breathing vomit into lungs. Call a physician immediately.

5) Fire and Explosion Data/Fire Fighting Measures

Flash Point: N/ A

Flammable Limits: N ot determined.

Flammable Properties: Nonflammable. Sulfuric acid alone is not flammable but may cause ig-
nition by contact with combustible materials (wood, paper, oil, clothing, etc.).

Extinguishing Media: Use dry chemical or carbon dioxide fire extinguisher. Do not use w ater
on sulfuric acid directly. Evolution of heat and spattering will result. Use water spray to knock down va-
pors. Apply water from as far away as possible. Neutralize spilled material with crushed limestone, soda
ash or lime.

Firefighting Procedures: P revent human exposure to fire, fumes, smoke and products of com-
bustion. Evacuate non-essential personnel. Firefighters should wear full face, self contained breathing
apparatus and impervious protective clothing. Thoroughly decontaminate equipment after use. Use wa-
ter to cool containers exposed to fire.

Explosion Hazards: H ydrogen, a highly flammable and explosive gas and sulfur trioxide, a
highly toxic gas are generated by the action of acid on most metals.

6) Accidental Release Measures

Steps to Be Taken If Material is Released or Spilled: Evacuate area. Avoid all skin, eye and
respiratory exposure. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full body acid protection including
rubber boots to enter spill area. Flush small leaks or spills with large quantities of water. If possible,
contain large spills with diking and neutralize with limestone, soda ash, or liquid caustic soda. CAUTION:
Neutralization can produce vigorous reactions, boiling and fumes. Remain upwind, evacuate downwind.
Clean up material is a RCRA Hazardous Waste under 40 CFR 261. Dispose of material in accordance with
all federal, state and local regulations.

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7) Handling and Storage

Label Signal Word: DAN GER

Handling: Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing. W ear full protective equipment including
chemical goggles, or face shield, rubber gloves and boots. Do not inhale mist or vapor. Handle only in
areas with sufficient ventilation to prevent irritation or wear a respirator. Do not ingest. Wash thorough-
ly after handling. When diluting, slowly add acid to water with stirring and mixing to avoid spattering,
boiling or eruption. Water cannot be safety added to acid. Emptied container retains vapor and product
residue. Observe all safeguards until container is cleaned or reconditioned.

Storage: Keep container tightly closed w hen not in use. Outdoor storage in a cool, dry, corro-
sion proof area is recommended. Store out of direct sunlight and away from heat. Keep out of reach of
children. Isolate from incompatible materials.

8) Exposure Controls and Personal Protection

Ventilation: Adequate ventilation is required to minimize exposure or to maintain exposure

levels below OSHA/ACGIH requirements. Local mechanical ventilation may be required.

Component OSHA TWA/ ACGIH TWA/TLV OSHA STEL ACGIH Skin

TLV STEL
Sulfuric Acid 0.25 0.25 0.75 0.75 N

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Eyes: W ear chemical goggles or full face shield to prevent eye contact. Alw ays w ear eye pro-
tection when working with chemicals. Do not wear contact lenses when working with chemicals. Use
only in the proximity of an eye wash station. Refer to OSHA requirements for eye and face protection 29
CFR 1910.133.

Skin: W ear impervious protective clothing to prevent skin contact, including an impervious
apron, rubber boots or full impervious suit when splashing is possible. Provide a safety shower in the
immediate vicinity of potential exposure. Refer to OSHA general requirements for Personal Protective
Equipment 29 CFR 1910.132.

Respiratory: I f exposure limits are exceeded or if exposure may occur, use a NI OSH/ M SHA
respirator approved for your condition of exposure. Refer to the most recent NIOSH publications con-
cerning chemical hazards or consult your safety equipment supplier. Respiratory protection programs
must be in compliance with OSHA requirements in 29 CFR 1910.134. For emergencies, a NIOSH/MSHA
approved positive pressure breathing apparatus should be readily available.

Additional Protective Measures: Safety show er, eye w ash fountain and w ashing facilities
should be readily available. In case of emergency or when dusting, misting or splashing may occur, wear
respiratory protection, eye protection, gloves, helmet, boots and complete protective body covering.

9) Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance: Colorless to tan oily liquid

Odor: Odorless
Boiling Point: 193°C-327°C (379°F-621°F) @ 760mmHg
Freezing Point: -35°C-11°C (-31°F-52°F)
pH: Aqueous approximately < 1.000
Flash Point: N/A
% Solids: N/A
% Volatility: 100%
Solubility in Water: Complete
Vapor Pressure: <0.300mmHg @ 77°F
Vapor Density: >/= 3.40000
Evaporation Rate: <1.0000
Specific Gravity: 1.8354-1.8437 @ 68°F

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10) Stability and Reactivity

Stability: Stable if properly contained and handled

Materials to Avoid (Incompatibility): ALL organic materials including amines, carbonates, and
alkalis; metal oxides; oxidizers and reducing agents. Addition of water to acid generates heat and must
be avoided.

Conditions to Avoid: Reacts violently w ith w ater.

Hazardous Polymerization: H as not been reported

Hazardous Decomposition Products: Sulfur dioxide fumes w ith elevated temperatures. Hy-
drogen, a highly flammable and explosive gas is generated by the action of sulfuric acid on most metals.
This acid will react violently with most organic materials, for example wood with the evolution of heat
and dense, acrid fumes.

11) Toxicological Information

ACUTE
Sulfuric acid produces severe burns and rapid corrosive destruction of body tissue. The severity of tissue
damage is related to the concentration of the acid and duration of contact. Direct contact with concen-
trated sulfuric acid will produce rapid destruction of body tissue. Inhalation of sulfuric acid vapor or mist
will cause severe damage to the respiratory tract and lungs. Repeated inhalation of low concentrations
of sulfuric acid may cause bronchitis and inflammation of the nose and throat. Contact of sulfuric acid
with the eyes causes severe damage, which may lead to the loss of sight. Ingestion cause severe injury
or death. Individuals with pre existing diseases of the lungs may have increased susceptibility to the
toxicity of mixed acid exposure.

CHRONIC
The International Agency for Research on Caner (IARC) has classified “Strong inorganic acid mists con-
taining sulfuric acid” as a Category 1 Carcinogen (Carcinogenic to Humans)). This classification is for in-
halation of strong inorganic acid mists only and does not apply to liquid sulfuric acid or solutions of sulfu-
ric acid such as this product. The basis for IARC classification rests on several epidemiology (human)
studies which did not account for exposures to other substances such as smoking and which included
small numbers of subjects. Based on the overall weight of evidence, no definitive causal relationship be-
tween sulfuric acid mist and respiratory tract tumors has been shown. Sulfuric acid is not listed as a car-
cinogenic by OSHA, IARC or NTP.

TARGET ORGANS
Eyes, mucous membranes, skin, respiratory system.

12) Ecological Information

This product should be considered as potentially hazardous to the environment. Avoid contamination of
soil, drains and water during handling.

Sulfuric Acid
96 hour/LC50/bluegill fish = 10.5 ppm

13) Disposal Considerations

This material should be treated as a corrosive hazardous waste in accordance with all applicable regula-
tions. Cleaned up material may also be a hazardous waste due to corrosivity. This product has a RCRA
waste identification of D002-Corrosive as designated in 40 CFR 261.22. The waste of this product is sub-
ject to the Land Disposal Restrictions under 40 CFR 268.

CAUTION: N eutralization can produce vigorous reaction, boiling and fumes. Use extreme cau-
tion in clean up procedures.

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14) Transport Information

US DOT
Proper Shipping Name: Sulfuric Acid
UN Number: UN1830
Hazard Class: 8
Packing Group: II
RQ: 1000 lbs.

Quantity Limits
Passenger Aircraft or Railcar: 1 Liter
Cargo Aircraft: 30 Liters
Vessel Stowage: C

Packaging Authorizations
Exceptions: 49 CFR 173.154
Non Bulk Packaging: 49 CFR 173.202
Bulk Packaging: 49 CFR 173.242
DOT Emergency Response Guide Number: 137

15) Regulations

CERCLA SUPERFUND 40 CFR 117.302

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability act, a release of this
product in excess of 1,000 pounds could require reporting to the National Response Center.

SARA HAZARD CATEGORY

Under Sections 311 and 312 of the Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA Title
III) this product is considered to meet the following categories:
Fire Hazard YES
Sudden Release of Pressure NO
Reactivity Hazard YES
Acute Health Hazard YES
Chronic Health Hazard NO

SARA 313 INFORMATION

This product contains the following substances subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of
Title III of the Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (40 CFR Part 372) Sulfuric Acid

TOXIC SUBASTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)

This product is listed on the TSCA inventory.

STATE:
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
This product contains the following chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or repro-
ductive harm: None

PENNSLYVANIA RIGHT TO KNOW

Hazardous Substances and Special Hazardous substances on the List which must be identified are: Sul-
furic Acids.

NEW JERSEY RIGHT TO KNOW

Requires reporting the top five components by percent.
Water 7%
Sulfuric Acid 93%

CANADA
WHMIS—Under the requirements of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System, this materi-
al is a controlled substance classified as:
Class D—Division 1, Subdivision B; Toxic Material
Class E –Corrosive
All components are on the Domestic Substance List (DSL)

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16) Other Information

HMIS NFPA
Health—3 Health—3
Flammability—0 Flammability—0
Reactivity—2 Reactivity—2
Personal Protection—determined by user Special—COR, W

Date Issued: Tuesday, September 11, 2018

Revision Date:

Reason for Revision:

Revised By: Tim Taylor, EHS Manager

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