MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

SULPHURIC ACID 20% V/V

SDS/MSDS

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

1.1 Product identifiers
Product name : Sulphuric Acid 20% v/v

Product Code : 894900

1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Identified uses : Laboratory chemicals, Industrial & for professional use only.
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company : Central Drug House (P) Ltd
7/28 Vardaan House
New Delhi -110002
INDIA
Telephone : +91 11 49404040
Email : care@cdhfinechemical.com
1.4 Emergency telephone number
Emergency Phone # : +91 11 49404040 (9:00am - 6:00 pm) [Office hours]

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Skin corrosion (Category 1A), H314
Eye irritation (Category 2A), H319
For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Pictogram

Signal word Danger

Hazard statement(s)
H290 May be corrosive to metals.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary statement(s)
P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face
protection.
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
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 Rinse skin with water/shower.
P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for
breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove
contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Supplemental Hazard none
Statements
2.3 Other hazards
This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and
toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.1 Substances
Formula : H2SO4
Molecular weight : 98.08 g/mol

Hazardous ingredients according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008

Component Classification Concentration
Sulphuric acid
CAS-No. 7664-93-9 Met. Corr. 1; Skin Corr. 1A; 29.80 %
EC-No. 231-639-5 H290, H314
Index-No. 016-020-00-8 Concentration limits:
Registration number 01-2119458838-20-XXXX >= 15 %: Skin Corr. 1A,
H314; 5 - < 15 %: Skin Irrit. 2,
H315; 5 - < 15 %: Eye Irrit. 2,
H319; >= 1 %: Met. Corr. 1,
H290;
Water
CAS-No. 7732-18-5 70.20 %
EC-No. 231-791-2

For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures
General advice
Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled
If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.
In case of skin contact
Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a
physician.
In case of eye contact
Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
If swallowed
Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with
water. Consult a physician.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2.2) and/or in
section 11
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No data available

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SECTION 5: Firefighting measures
5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Sulphur oxides
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.
5.4 Further information
No data available

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Wear respiratory protection. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation.
Evacuate personnel to safe areas.
For personal protection see section 8.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Do not let product enter drains.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Soak up with inert absorbent material and dispose of as hazardous waste. Keep in suitable, closed
containers for disposal.
6.4 Reference to other sections
For disposal see section 13.

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Avoid inhalation of vapour or mist.
For precautions see section 2.2.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are
opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.
Storage class (TRGS 510): 8B: Non-combustible, corrosive hazardous materials
7.3 Specific end use(s)
Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1 Control parameters
Derived No Effect Level (DNEL)
Application Area Exposure Health effect Value
routes
Workers Inhalation Acute local effects 0.1 mg/m3
Workers Inhalation Long-term local effects 0.05 mg/m3
Predicted No Effect Concentration (PNEC)
Compartment Value
Marine water 0.00025 mg/l
Fresh water 0.0025 mg/l
Marine sediment 0.002 mg/kg
Fresh water sediment 0.002 mg/kg
Onsite sewage treatment plant 8.8 mg/l

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8.2 Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering controls
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. W ash hands before breaks and
at the end of workday.
Personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection
Tightly fitting safety goggles. Faceshield (8-inch minimum). Use equipment for eye protection
tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN
166(EU).
Skin protection
Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique
(without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of
contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices.
Wash and dry hands.
Body Protection
Complete suit protecting against chemicals, The type of protective equipment must be selected
according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.
Respiratory protection
Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a full-face respirator
with multi-purpose combination (US) or type ABEK (EN 14387) respirator cartridges as a backup
to engineering controls. If the respirator is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air
respirator. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government
standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).
Control of environmental exposure
Do not let product enter drains.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
a) Appearance Form: clear, liquid
Colour: Colourless
b) Odour No data available

c) Odour Threshold No data available

d) pH No data available
e) Melting point/freezing No data available
point
f) Initial boiling point and No data available
boiling range
g) Flash point Not applicable
h) Evaporation rate No data available
i) Flammability (solid, gas) No data available
j) Upper/lower No data available
flammability or
explosive limits
k) Vapour pressure No data available
l) Vapour density No data available
m) Relative density 1.22 g/ml at 20 °C
n) Water solubility soluble
o) Partition coefficient: n- No data available
octanol/water
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 p) Auto-ignition No data available
temperature
q) Decomposition No data available
temperature
r) Viscosity No data available
s) Explosive properties No data available
t) Oxidizing properties No data available
9.2 Other safety information
No data available

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity
No data available
10.2 Chemical stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
No data available
10.4 Conditions to avoid
No data available
10.5 Incompatible materials
Bases, Halides, Organic materials, Carbides, fulminates, Nitrates, picrates, Cyanides, Chlorates, alkali
halides, Zinc salts, permanganates, e.g. potassium permanganate, Hydrogen peroxide, Azides,
Perchlorates., Nitromethane, phosphorous, Reacts violently with:, cyclopentadiene, cyclopentanone oxime,
nitroaryl amines, hexalithium disilicide, phosphorous(III) oxide, Powdered metals
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions. - Sulphur oxides
Other decomposition products - No data available
In the event of fire: see section 5

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
LD50 Oral - Rat - 2.140 mg/kg
LC50 Inhalation - Rat - 2 h - 510 mg/m3
Skin corrosion/irritation
Skin - Rabbit
Result: Extremely corrosive and destructive to tissue.
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Eyes - Rabbit
Result: Corrosive to eyes
Respiratory or skin sensitisation
No data available
Germ cell mutagenicity
No data available
Carcinogenicity
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has determined that occupational exposure to
strong-inorganic-acid mists containing sulfuric acid is carcinogenic to humans (group 1).
IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as
probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.

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 Reproductive toxicity
No data available
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
No data available
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
No data available
Aspiration hazard
No data available
Additional Information
RTECS: W S5600000
Material is extremely destructive to tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract, eyes, and
skin., spasm, inflammation and edema of the larynx, spasm, inflammation and edema of the bronchi,
pneumonitis, pulmonary edema, burning sensation, Cough, wheezing, laryngitis, Shortness of breath,
Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Pulmonary edema. Effects may be delayed., To the best of our knowledge,
the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1 Toxicity
Toxicity to fish LC50 - Gambusia affinis (Mosquito fish) - 42 mg/l - 96 h(Sulfuric acid)
Toxicity to daphnia and EC50 - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - 29 mg/l - 24 h(Sulfuric acid)
other aquatic
invertebrates
12.2 Persistence and degradability
The methods for determining the biological degradability are not applicable to inorganic substances.
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
No data available
12.4 Mobility in soil
No data available(Sulfuric acid)
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative
and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.
12.6 Other adverse effects
No data available

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product
Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company.
Contaminated packaging
Dispose of as unused product.

SECTION 14: Transport information

14.1 UN number
ADR/RID: 2796 IMDG: 2796 IATA: 2796
14.2 UN proper shipping name
ADR/RID: SULPHURIC ACID
IMDG: SULPHURIC ACID
IATA: Sulphuric acid

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14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: 8 IMDG: 8 IATA: 8
14.4 Packaging group
ADR/RID: II IMDG: II IATA: II
14.5 Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: no IMDG Marine pollutant: no IATA: no
14.6 Special precautions for user
No data available

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
This safety datasheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006.
15.2 Chemical safety assessment
A Chemical Safety Assessment has been carried out for this substance.

SECTION 16: Other information

Full text of H-Statements referred to under sections 2 and 3.
H290 May be corrosive to metals.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H318 Causes serious eye irritation.
Further information
The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only
as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is
applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee
of the properties of the product. Central Drug House (P) Ltd and its Affiliates shall not be held liable for any
damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. See www.cdhfinechemical.com for
additional terms and conditions of sale.

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