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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA 1 1069 Ln TRADE NAME: Sulfuric Acid 92-98% REGISTRATION NO. : None DATE: 10/08/85 'TION 5 - HEALTH HAZARD DATA _,2ESTION: Toxic Dose Level : Oral-rat LD50: 2140 mg/kg. Unknown human LDLo: 135 mg/kg s Ingestion may cause severe injury or death. INHALATION: Toxic Dose Level : Sulfuric Acid mist: ihl-human TCLo: 3 mg/M' 24W01TH; Ihl-rat LCLo: 178 ppm/7H; ihl-mouse LCLo: 140 ppm/3.5H. SKIN ABSORPTION: May destroy the epidermis and penetrate some distance into the skin and subcutaneous tissues and cause necrosis. Ulceration of the skin. SKIN CONTACT: May cause irritation or burns on skin. Prolonged contact may cause severe, deep burns to tissue; very corrosive effects. May cause dermatitis, ulceration. EYE CONTACT: Eye-rabbit: 1300 ug SEV. May be slight to severe. Irritation, burns, corneal necrosis (loss of sight) . EFFECTS OF OVERDOSE: Local : Conjunctivitis, corneal necrosis, dermatitis, skin burns, ulceration. RESPIRATORY: Irritation of nose and throat, laryngeal edema, bronchitis, pneumonia, pulmonary edema. GASTROINTESTINAL: Dental erosion, shock, anuria, burning in mouth, throat and abdomen; nausea, vomiting of blood and eroded tissue; perforation of gastrointestinal tract, albumin, blood and casts in urine. EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES: Treatment is symptomatic and no specific antidotes are known. 'ESTION: Rinse mouth with large amounts of water. 00 NOT 1N'DUCE VOMITING. If patient is conscious, give milk mixed with whites of eggs or as much water as possible. EYES: IMIF-DIATELY flush eyes with fresh running water for 15-20 minutes. SKIN: Give continuous flew of water to wash material off body. Remove contaminated clothing (under a shower if possible) and subject patient to deluge-type shower. if possible. Treat for shock. INHALATION: Remove person from exposure area to fresh air and support breathing. IN ALL CASES, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. SECTION 6 - PERSONAL PROTECTION DATA VENTILATION: Maintain adequate ventilation. at all locations where acid is handled. Stcre in the open or in well ventilated buildings or sheds. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Depends on type of exposure. Normally none is needed. Vhen working in tanks or cleaning tanks or towers, canister type gas mask for Sulfuric Acid fumes of sh=rt duration. Self-contained breathing apparatus or positive pressure hose masks or airline suoplied with clean compressed air for long duration. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: When loading or unloading trucks or cleaning out tanks or tcwers, near rubber clothing with rubber hood or broad soft hat, rubber apron, rubber gloves, rubber boots and full face shield. PROTECTION: Chemical splash-proof goggles and/or full face shield. OTHER: Safety shower and eyewash fountain checked daily in area.