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.5.71TeD <br />Sulphuric Acid, 93-99% <br />Section 5: Fire-fighting Measures <br />Suitable extinguishing media <br />Small Fire Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon <br />dioxide. <br />Large Fire Flood fire area with large quantities of water while knocking down <br />vapors with water fog. If insufficient water supply, knock down <br />vapors only. <br />No information available <br />Non-combustible <br />Hazardous combustion products: Releases of sulfur dioxide at <br />extremely high temperatures. <br />Not flammable but highly reactive. Strong dehydrating agent, which <br />may cause ignition of finely divided combustible materials on contact. <br />Reacts violently with water with the evolution of heat. Reacts with <br />most metals, especially when diluted. Hydrogen gas release <br />(extremely flammable, explosive). <br />Wear standard protective equipment, self-contained breathing <br />apparatus and full fire-fighting gear. Runoff from fire control <br />may cause pollution. Neutralize run-off with lime or soda ash. <br />Unsuitable extinguishing media <br />Special hazards arising from <br />the substance or mixture <br />Special remarks on Fire <br />Hazards <br />Special remarks on Explosion <br />Hazards <br />Protective actions fire-fighters <br />Further information Use water spray to cool unopened containers. <br />Section 6: Accidental Release Measures <br />Personal precautions, protective equipment, and emergency procedures <br />DO not touch or walk through spilled material. Do not breathe vapor or mist. Provide sufficient ventilation, use respirator if <br />ventilation is not satisfactory. Wear proper personal protective equipment (see Section 8). <br />Environmental precautions <br />Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Prevent spills or contaminated rinse water from entering sewers or <br />watercourses. Inform the local authorities if the product has caused environmental pollution. <br />Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up <br />Small Spills: <br />Large spills: <br />Absorb with dry materials such as earth or sand. Place in a chemical waste container. <br />Dike the spill with earth or sand if possible. Restrict access to area until completion of clean up. Ensure <br />trained personnel conduct clean up. Use proper personal protection equipment (see Section 8). Prevent liquid <br />from entering waterways or sewers. Collect into plastic containers for disposal. Call emergency services. <br />Comply with Federal, Provincial/State and local regulations on reporting releases. (For disposal reference <br />section 13). <br />Product Sulphuric Acid <br />Q0130 <br /> <br />Original- 4.29.15 <br /> A.E.E. <br />SDS Page 4 of 10