SAFETY DATA SHEET - Eurofins Scientific

1 1/10 SAFETY data SHEET 1. IdentificationProduct identifier: Sulfu ric Acid 40 - 50 % Other means of identification CAS No.: 7664-93-9 Recommended use and restriction on use Recommended use: Not available. Restr ictions on use: Not known. Manuf actu re r/Importer/Supplier/Distributor Information Manuf actu re r Company Name:Address: Telephone: e-mail:Quality Environmental Containers, Inc. 607 Industrial Park Road PO Box 1160 Beaver, WV 25813 Customer Service: 800-255-3950 Emergency telephone number: Chemtrec: 800-424-9300 (s) identificationHazard Classification Physical HazardsCorrosive to metals Category 1 Health HazardsSkin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 1A Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure Category 3 Environmental HazardsAcute hazards to the aquatic environment Category 3 Label Elements Hazard Symbol: Signal Word.

2 Danger Version: Revision Date: 09-29-2015 2/10 Hazard Statement: May be corrosive to metals. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause cancer by inhalation. May cause respiratory irritation. Harmful to aquatic life. Precautionary Statement Prevention: Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all SAFETY precautions have been read and understood. Use personal protective equipment as required. Keep only in original container. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

3 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Avoid release to the environment. Response: IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

4 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Storage: Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner. Disposal: Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal. Other hazards which do not result in GHS classification: None.

5 On ingredientsMixtures Chemical Identity Common name and synonyms CAS number Content in percent (%)* SULFURIC ACID 7664-93-9 40 - 50% * All concentrations are percent by weight unless ingredient is a gas. Gas concentrations are in percent by measuresGeneral information: Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. Show this SAFETY data SHEET to the doctor in attendance. Ingestion: Call a physician or poison control center immediately. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs, keep head low so that stomach content doesn't get into the lungs.

6 Inhalation: Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If breathing stops, provide artificial respiration. Call a physician or poison control center immediately. Version: Revision Date: 09-29-2015 3/10 Skin Contact: Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Call a physician or poison control center immediately. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Destroy or thoroughly clean contaminated shoes. Eye contact: Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.

7 If easy to do, remove contact lenses. Call a physician or poison control center immediately. In case of irritation from airborne exposure, move to fresh air. Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed Symptoms: Causes digestive tract burns. Causes severe skin and eye burns. Symptoms may be delayed. Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed Treatment: Treat symptomatically. measuresGeneral Fire Hazards: The product is non-combustible. Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Suitable (and unsuitable) extinguishing media Suitable extinguishing media: Foam, carbon dioxide or dry powder.

8 Unsuitable extinguishing media: Do not use water as an extinguisher. Specific hazards arising from the chemical: Product is acidic. Wear appropriate protective gear if spilled during fire fighting. Special protective equipment and precautions for firefighters Special fire fighting procedures: Move containers from fire area if you can do so without risk. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Cool containers exposed to flames with water until well after the fire is out. Special protective equipment for fire-fighters: Firefighters must use standard protective equipment including flame retardant coat, helmet with face shield, gloves, rubber boots, and in enclosed spaces, SCBA.

9 Release measuresPersonal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures: Keep unauthorized personnel away. Use personal protective equipment. See Section 8 of the MSDS for Personal Protective Equipment. Ventilate closed spaces before entering them. Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up: Neutralize spill area and washings with soda ash or lime. Absorb spill with vermiculite or other inert material, then place in a container for chemical waste.

10 Clean surface thoroughly to remove residual contamination. Dike far ahead of larger spill for later recovery and disposal. Notification Procedures: Dike for later disposal. Prevent entry into waterways, sewer, basements or confined areas. Stop the flow of material, if this is without risk. Inform authorities if large amounts are involved. Version: Revision Date: 09-29-2015 4/10 Environmental Precautions: Do not contaminate water sources or sewer. Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Avoid discharge into drains, water courses or onto the ground.