METALURGICA MET-MEX PEÑOLES, S.A. DE C.V.

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

SULFURIC ACID

ISSUED: December, 2013 LAST REVISION:

SECTION 1.- GENERAL DATA OF THE CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
COMERCIAL NAME: SULFURIC ACID
CHEMICAL NAME OR CODE: SULFURIC ACID - CAS 7664-93-9
CHEMICAL FAMILY: ACIDS
SYNONYMS: Battery acid, oil of vitriol
OTHER DATA: CLASS: H2SO4, UN-1831 class 8
MANUFACTURER´S NAME: METALÚRGICA MET-MEX PEÑOLES S.A. DE C.V.
COMPLETE ADRESS: BLVD. LAGUNA NO. 3200 PTE. COL METALURGICA TORREÓN,
COAHUILA, MÉXICO. CP 27370
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE: 01 (871) 729-56-01 AND 729-55-55,
CEL: 01(800)715-2389
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE
USA: (281) 320-9796
SECTION 2.- COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION

Component CAS No. TWA STEL %

H2SO4 7664-93-9 1 mg/m3 3 mg/m3 98.5%

SECTION 3.- HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

HEALTH HAZARDS
Oral ingestion: Mouth and throat irritation, difficulties to breathe.
Inhalation: It causes sensation of irritating suffocation in nose and throat.
Skin (contact and From irritation to severe burns.
absorption):
Eyes: From irritation to severe burns can damage permanently the eyes.
Cronic exposure: Nasal mucosa irritation problems and eventually it can get into nasal
septum. In skin can present skin diseases in contact.
SECTION 4.- EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID
Ingestion: Give abundant water, neutralize with milk of magnesia, do not cause vomit.
Inhalation: Remove from the area, if not breathe or is dificult the breathing, supply
oxygen.
Skin contact: Wash with abundant water for at least 15 minutes and remove the
contaminated cloths.
Eye contact: Wash with abundant water for at least 15 minutes, cover the eyes with a
sterilized bend and give medical attention immediately.
Other health N.D.
risks or effects:
Medical In case of inhalation, treat a possible pulmonary edema and respiratory
information: infection.
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Antidote (dose, N.A.

in case it exists):
SECTION 5.- FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
Flash point ºC: Autoignition temperature °C: Flammable limits:
Not flammable N/A N.A.
Fire-fighting special protective equipment: it is not flammable, if this material is surrounded by a fire,
the fire-fighting standard equipment will offer a weaken protection to be splashed with this product, and
will require a full respiratory protection for the appearance of acid vapors.
Fire-fighting special procedure and precautions:
"It is not flammable". Take precautions if there is a fire near the product, do not apply water to the acid.
Conditions that evolve to another special risk:
In the transportation tanks or storage can generate hydrogen which is explosive.
Combustion results:
It is not fuel, but a temperature of 338° it will give vapors and gases off very stiflingly.
SECTION 6.- LEAK AND SPILL PROCEDURES
Avoid the direct contact with the liquid, stop the leak or spill if there is not any risk, do not throw water to
the puddle, keep combustible materials (wood, paper, oil, fats, etc.) Far away from the spilled material,
neutralize with lime, limestone, soda ash, evacuate within 100 mts.
SECTION 7.- HANDLING AND STORAGE PRECAUTIONS:
Do not use open flame in the tanks of storage. If you are going to dilute the acid, apply the acid to the water
and do not apply the water to the acid, because it will have a violent reaction.
SECTION 8.- EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
Personal protection equipment
Eye protection : Skin: Other Protective Equipment:
Hermetic goggles rubber gloves or neoprene Rubber boots, hood and
antacid suit.
Respiratory protection: Mask and/or diving dress with chemical filter for acid gases.
Ventilation: Ventilate spaces confined spaces that have contained this product to permit to
the staff to enter.
Emergency protection: use encapsulated level A suit and equipment autonomous air or air line
SECTION 9.- PHYSICAL-CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical state, color and odor:
TRANSPARENT WITH A STRONG AND PENETRATING SMELL
Specific gravity (water = 1): Vapour density (air=1): Boiling point (ºc):
1.84 A 15 C ( 98.5% ) N.D. 338 ºC
Vapour pressure (mm hg 20 ºc): Melting point (ºc): Relative density:
6.2 mmHg 28 ºC -10.49 ºC AL 98 % WEIGHT 3.4
Ph: Water solubility:
0.3 (aqueous solution 1 N) 100%
SECTION 10.- REACTIVITY DATA
Stable: yes
Incompatibility (materials to avoid): Nitrates, chlorates, carbides, metal powders, chloride, acetic
acid and hydrochloric acid.
Decomposition of hazardous products: HYDROGENS
Polymerization: polymerizes impulsive with acetaldehyde. Do not mix.
SECTION 11.- TOXICOLOGY INFORMATION
LD50 = 2 140 mg/kg (oral, rats)
LC50 = 510 mg/m3 (rats, 2 hrs. of presentation)
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LCLo = 300 mg/m3 (Humans)

Oral ingestion : Mouth and throat irritation, difficulties to breathe.
Inhalation : It causes sensation of irritating suffocation in nose and throat.
Skin (contact and From irritation to severe burns.
absorption) :
Eyes : From irritation to severe burns can damage permanently the eyes.
Cronic exposure: Mucosa irritation problems and, eventually it can get into nasal septum. In
skin can present dermopathies in contact.
SECTION 12.- ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
It gives vapors off that damage the vegetation, it will burn up all the organic matter in the area
where it was spilled.
SECTION 13.- DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Please note the local environmental legislation related to the disposition of waste for proper
disposal.
SECTION 14.- INFORMATION ABOUT TRANSPORTATION
Just the appropriate auto-tanks and car-tanks for its transportation with all the classification of
this product, and do not destructive examinations to the containers every three years. Before load
it, make sure that there are not remains of another chemical substance.
SECTION 15.- REGULATORY INFORMATION
OSHA: Hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). EINECS:
This product is on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances.
Other Classifications:

WHMIS (Canada):

CLASS D-1A: Material causing immediate and serious toxic effects (VERY TOXIC). CLASS E:
Corrosive liquid.

DSCL (EEC):
R35- Causes severe burns. S2- Keep out of the reach of children. S26- In case of contact with eyes,
rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S30- Never add water to this
product. S45- In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the
label where possible).

HMIS (U.S.A.):
Health Hazard:3
Fire Hazard:0
Reactivity:2

National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.):

Health:3
Flammability:0
Reactivity:2
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SECTION 16.- OTHER INFORMATION

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OTHER PRECAUTIONS :
Emergency watering pots and eyecups with a minimum of 8 mts. Of distance where you charge or
discharge the auto tanks and car-tanks. In other areas, the watering pots have to cover a radius of
15 mts. Each one, to have with a security procedure to discharge this product.

The information on this product may not apply if this is used in combination with other materials
or in any process. It is the responsibility of the user's interpretation of this information for use in
particularly.
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