|ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS||PREVENTION||FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING|
|FIRE||Not combustible. Many reactions may cause fire or explosion. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.||NO contact with flammables. NO contact with combustible substances.||NO water. In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.|
|EXPLOSION||Risk of fire and explosion on contact with bases, combustible substances, oxidizing agents, reducing agents or water.||In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water. NO direct contact with water.|
|EXPOSURE||PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS! AVOID ALL CONTACT!||IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!|
|Inhalation||Burning sensation. Sore throat. Cough. Laboured breathing. Shortness of breath. Symptoms may be delayed. See Notes.||Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.||Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention.|
|Skin||Redness. Pain. Blisters. Serious skin burns.||Protective gloves. Protective clothing.||Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention .|
|Eyes||Redness. Pain. Severe deep burns.||Wear face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.||First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.|
|Ingestion||Abdominal pain. Burning sensation. Shock or collapse.||Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.||Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention .|
|PACKAGING & LABELLING|
|Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Do NOT absorb in saw-dust or other combustible absorbents.||
Put breakable packaging into closed unbreakable container.
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
Symbol: C; R: 35; S: (1/2)-26-30-45; Note: B
UN Hazard Class: 8; UN Pack Group: II
|EMERGENCY RESPONSE||SAFE STORAGE|
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-80S1830 or 80GC1-II+III.
NFPA Code: H3; F0; R2; W.
|Separated from combustible substances, reducing agents, strong oxidants, strong bases, food and feedstuffs and incompatible materials. See Chemical Dangers. Store in stainless steel containers. Store in an area having corrosion resistant concrete floor.|
Physical State; Appearance
ODOURLESS COLOURLESS OILY HYGROSCOPIC LIQUID.
Occupational exposure limits
Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion.
Effects of short-term exposure
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
|PHYSICAL PROPERTIES||ENVIRONMENTAL DATA|
Decomposes at 340°C
Melting point: 10°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.8
Solubility in water: miscible
Vapour pressure, kPa at 146°C: 0.13
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.4
|The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.|
The symptoms of lung oedema often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are aggravated by physical effort.
Rest and medical observation are therefore essential.
NEVER pour water into this substance; when dissolving or diluting always add it slowly to the water.
Other UN numbers: UN1831 Sulfuric acid, fuming, hazard class 8, subsidiary hazard 6.1, pack group I; UN1832 Sulfuric acid, spent, Hazard class 8, Pack group II.
Card has been partly updated in October 2005.
See sections Occupational Exposure Limits, Emergency Response.
Card has been partially updated in January 2008: see Fire fighting.
See Also: Toxicological Abbreviations SULFURIC ACID (JECFA Evaluation)