CHEMICAL FACT SHEET for emergency responders

CHEMICAL:

Sulfuric Acid

H2SO4	1830	7664-93-9	137	yes	yes	1000#	3	0	2
Chemical Formula	UN #	C.A.S. #	ERG . #	Hazardous Substance	Extremely Hazardous Substance	RQ	Health	Fire	Reactivity

Characteristics		Exposure Limits		Common Uses
Appearance:	Clear colorless solution	LEL:	N/A	Battery Acid, Oil of Vitriol, fertilizer acid Catalyst in petrochemical processing
		UEL:	N/A
Specific Gravity:	1.07	IDLH:	15mg/m3
Flash Point:	N/A	STEL:	3mg/m3
Auto Ignition Temp.	N/A	PEL:	1mg/m3
Vapor Pressure:	N/A
pH:	2.1
Emergency Response PPE (Fire Fighters)				Hazards
Respiratory: Harmful if inhaled. Wear positive pressure SCBA or airline.				Reacts violently with water, giving exothermic reaction Reacts exothermically with organic materials (wood) Can react with metal storage container, causing build-up of hydrogen in vapor space. Corrosive to skin and many metals
Eye/Face/Body: Chemical protective clothing required, including rubber gloves & boots
Emergency Medical Actions				Incompatible
Contact physician – observe for delayed pulmonary action Do not induce vomiting, give large amounts of water if conscious For eyes and skin, flush with copious amount of water for at least 15 minutes, do not use Oils or ointments If ingested, do not perform mouth-to-mouth breathing				Water, metals, organic materials
Notes				Initial and Protective Action Distances
				Small Spills <> Dry earth, sand, lime or soda ash. Restrict entry to those necessary	Large Spills <> Evacuate downwind for at least 250 meters (800 ft) If vapor cloud already exists, consider sheltering in place.
Emergency Response Actions
Medium expansion foams can be used to suppress vapors. Do not use water on liquid. However vapors can be contained/redirected with fog streams. Runoff water may become acidic. If container is involved in fire, cool the vapor space with large amounts of water.