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Thermo Fisher Scientific - Sulfuric acid, 73 -98% <br />Revision Date 12- Nov -2010 <br />Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical <br />Reacts violently with water. May ignite combustibles (wood paper, oil, clothing, etc.). Contact with metals may evolve flammable gas. <br />Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters <br />As in any fire, wear self- contained breathing apparatus pressure- demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective <br />gear. Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapors. <br />NFPA Health 3 Flammability 0 Instability 2 Physical hazards W <br />6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES <br />Personal Precautions Use personal protective equipment. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe <br />areas. Keep people away from and upwind of spill /leak. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on <br />clothing. <br />Environmental Precautions Should not be released into the environment. <br />Methods for Containment and Clean Soak up with inert absorbent material. Keep in suitable and closed containers for disposal. <br />Up <br />7. HANDLING AND STORAGE <br />Handling Use only under a chemical fume hood. Wear personal protective equipment. Do not breathe <br />vapors or spray mist. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not ingest. Do not allow <br />contact with water. Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. <br />Storage Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well - ventilated place. Keep away from water. <br />Corrosives area. <br />8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS If PERSONAL PROTECTION <br />Engineering Measures Use only under a chemical fume hood. Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined <br />areas. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location. <br />Exposure Guidelines <br />Component Quebec Mexico OEL (TWA) Ontario TWAEV <br />Sulfuric acid TWA: 1 mg/ml TWA: 1 mg/m3 TWA: 0.2 Mg/M3 <br />NIOSH IDLH: Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health <br />Personal Protective Eauioment <br />Eye /face Protection Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's <br />eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166 <br />Skin and body protection Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure <br />Respiratory Protection Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN <br />149. Use a NIOSH /MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits <br />are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced <br />Page 3 / 8 <br />Component <br />ACGIH TLV <br />OSHA PEL <br />NIOSH IDLH <br />Sulfuric acid <br />TWA: 0.2 mg /m3 <br />(Vacated) TWA: 1 mg /m3 <br />IDLH: 15 mg /m3 <br />TWA: 1 Mg/M3 <br />Component Quebec Mexico OEL (TWA) Ontario TWAEV <br />Sulfuric acid TWA: 1 mg/ml TWA: 1 mg/m3 TWA: 0.2 Mg/M3 <br />NIOSH IDLH: Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health <br />Personal Protective Eauioment <br />Eye /face Protection Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's <br />eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166 <br />Skin and body protection Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure <br />Respiratory Protection Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN <br />149. Use a NIOSH /MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits <br />are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced <br />Page 3 / 8 <br />