ALCAD INC -- SULFURIC ACID SOLUTION  -- 6810-00N028953
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SULFURIC ACID SOLUTION
MSDS Date:05/16/1990
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N028953
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALCAD INC
Address:73 DEFCO PARK RD
City:NORTH HAVEN
State:CT
ZIP:06473
Country:US
Info Phone Num:203-234-8333
Emergency Phone Num:203-234-8333
CAGE:0E988
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALCAD INC
Address:73 DEFCO PARK RD
Box:City:NORTH HAVEN
State:CT
ZIP:06473
Country:US
Phone:203-234-8333
CAGE:0E988

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:SULFURIC ACID
CAS:7664-93-9
RTECS #:WS5600000
Fraction by Wt: 28-33%
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3;3 STEL
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL,RAT) 2140 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:(ACUTE & CHRONIC) CORROSIVE TO SKIN &
    EYES OF ANIMALS. BY INGEST IT IS MODERATELY TOXIC IN ANIMALS
    CAUSING CORROSION OF MUCOSAL SURF. TOXIC EFTS DESCRIBED IN ANIMALS
    FROM SINGLE EXPOS BY INHAL INCL RE SP IRRIT. OVEREXP IN HUMANS MAY
    CAUSE EYE CORROSION W/CORNEAL ULCERATION; INGEST OF LIQ MAY CAUSE
    SEVERE (SUPP DATA)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:OVEREXP BY INHAL MAY INCLUDE IRRIT OF UPPER
    RESPIRATORY PASSAGES OR EROSION OF DENTAL SURFACES. HIGHER
    EXPOSURES BY INHALATION MAY LEAD TO TEMPORARY LUNG IRRITATION
    EFFECTS WITH COUGH, DISCOMFORT, DIF FICULTY BREATHING, OR SHORTNESS
    OF BREATH, REQUIRING PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INDIVIDUALS WITH PREEXISTING
    DISEASE OF THE LUNGS MAY HAVE INCREASED SUSCEPTIBILITY TO THE
    TOXICITY OF EXCESSIVE EXPOSURES.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:SKIN/EYES: IMMED FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN
    WHILE REMOVING CONTAM CLTHG & SHOES. CALL MD. WASH CLTHG BEFORE
    REUSE. IF MEDICAL TREATMENT MUST BE DELAYED, IMMERSE AFFECTED AREA
    IN ICED  WATER/USE COMPRESSES OF ICED WATER - AVOID FREEZING TISS.
    INGEST: DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT; GIVE LRG QTYS OF WATER. INHAL: REMOVE
    TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BRTHG (GIVE O2/ARTF RESP) .

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:WATER, DRY CHEMICAL, CO2 FOR FIRES IN AREA. USE
    WATER ONLY TO COOL CONTAINERS; DO NOT GET WATER INSIDE CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIP . GENERATES HEAT UPON ADDITION OF WATER, WITH
    POSSIBLE SPATTERING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:REACTS WITH MOST METALS TO GIVE
    FLAMMABLE, POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE HYDROGEN GAS.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:ZONE OFF CONTAM AREA. (NEUTRALIZE WITH SODA
    ASH OR LIME, ETC TO PREVENT CORROSION OF METALS & FORMATION OF
    HYDROGEN GAS). FLUSH AREA WITH LARGE QTYS OF WATER FROM A SAFE
    DISTANCE. COMPLY WITH FEDERAL,  STATE AND LOCAL REGS ON REPORTING
    RELEASES.
Neutralizing Agent:SEE SPILL/RELEASE PROCEDURES.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE ONLY IN APPRVD TYPE
    CONTAINERS.AVOID ROUGH HNDLG OF DRUMS, VENT DRUMS WEEKLY TO RELEASE
    PRESSURE.
Other Precautions:NO SMOKING REGULATIONS MUST BE ENFORCED BECAUSE OF
    THE POSSIBILITY OF REACTION WITH OTHER CHEMICALS.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:PROPER NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED ACID CANNISTER TYPE-
    FULL FACEPIECE.
Ventilation:LOC EXHST:RECOMMENDED FOR DISCHARGE OUT OF WORK AREA.MECH
    (GENERAL):IF NEC TO MEET TLV. SPECIAL:USE CORR RESIST MATL.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER ACID-PROOF GAUNTLET GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEM WORK GOG & FULL LENGTH FSHLD 
Other Protective Equipment:APRON & BOOTS, LONG SLEEVE WOOL, ACRYLIC/
    POLYESTER CLTHG, ACID-PROOF SUIT & HOOD. SAFETY SHOWERS & EYEWASH
    FOUNTAINS.
Work Hygienic Practices:ALWAYS USE EXTREME CARE, WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER
    HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPEC GRAV: 1.205-1.25 (H2O=1). HLTH HAZ: BURNS TO THE MUCOUS MEMBRANES
    OF MOUTH AND ESOPHAGUS.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:220F,104C
Vapor Pres:<0.5
Spec Gravity:SUPP DATA
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE; 100%
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS; SOMETIMES CLOUDY, USUALLY
    ODORLESS.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
VIGOROUS REACTIONS OCCUR W/ALKALINE SOLN, METALS, METAL POWDERS, STRONG
    OXIDIZING, REDUCING/COMBUST MATLS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:ADDITION OF WATER TO CONCENTRATED
    SOLUTION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:COMPLY WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
    REGULATIONS. IF APPROVED, NEUTRALIZE AND TRANSFER TO WASTE
    TREATMENT SYSTEM.

 Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
 This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
 of Defense.  The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
 expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
 disclaims all liability for its use.  Any person utilizing this
 document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
 assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
 particular situation.