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06/09/93 12:16 0303 321 3188 VW & R DENVER Q 003 REPORT NUMBERS P71 VAN WATERS & ROGERS INC. PAGE: 003 MSDS NOt OZOO2000 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET FFECTIVE DATE: 11/24/92 VERSION: 001 PROOUCTt SULFURIC ACID ORDER NO: PROD NO --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- recommended. Closed ventilation systems (e.g.. vapor hoods) are frequently used in the electronics industry. NORMAL HANOLINQs Do not get in eyes, on skin, on clothing. Do not broathe- vapor or mist. Use protective equipment outlined in Section E. Procedures are detailed in references listed in Section J. Do not add water to acid. When diluting, always add acid to water cautiously and with agitation. Use only with adequate ventilation. STORAGE: Protect from physical damage. Store in cool, well—ventilated are-a away from combustibles and reactive chemicals. Keep out of sun and 'away from heat. Keep containers upright. No smoking in storage area. SPILL OR LEAK (ALWAYS WEAR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT — SECTION E) t Dilute small spills or leaks cautiously with plenty of water. Neutral%ze residue with alkali such as soda ash or lime. Adequate ventilation is required for soda ash due to release of CO2 gas. (See Section I for disposal methods.) . No smoking in spill area. Major spills must by handled by a predetermined plan. Diking with soda ash is recommaoded. Consult References, Section J. Attempt to keep out of sewer. Any release to the environment of these products may be subject to Federal and/or state reporting requirements;. Check with appropriate agencies. ECTALt PRECAUTIONS/PROCEDURES/LABEL INSTRUCTIONSt SIGNAL WORD — DANGER! Loosen closures carefully. For carrying glass bottles, use rubber protective enclosures. If stored in metal containers, vapors can contain explosive hydrogen gas. E. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT 1 . HEAVY HANDLING RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Where required, use a respirator approved by NTOSH for sulfuric acid. If misting above 1 mg H2SO4/ wears (a) gas mask with acid gas carister and also with high—efficiency particulate filter; (b) High—efficiency particulate respirator; (c) other choices, Reference (d) . EYES AND FACE: As a minimum, wear hat, chemical safety goggles, and OPtiOnally full—face Plastic shield. Be not wear contact lenses. HANDS, ARMS, AND BODY: As a minimum, wear acid—resistant* apron , Protective clothing, boots, and gloves for routine product use. For Increased protection, include acid—resistant trousers and jacket. 2. SPECIALIZED HANDLING (Only applicable when using the closed ventilation system mentioned in Section 0) : RESPIRATORY PROTECTIONt Generally not required. For emergency, e. g. a misting situation, use a respirator approved by NIOSH for sulfuric acid. See this Section, under % , HEAVY HANDLING--Respiratory Protection". EYES AND FACE: As a minimum, safety glasses with nonperforated sideshtelds. Add a face shield if pouring liquid. For leak or spill or other emergency, use chemical safety goggles. and optionally, full face shield. Oo not wear contact lenses. HANDS, ARMS, AND BODYt As a minimum, wear acid—resistant apron and glove!;*.