MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Product Name: Sulphuric Acid

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COMPANY DETAILS
Company: Address: Interacid Australia Pty Ltd. Level 4, 150 Albert Road South Melbourne Vic 3205 Australia (61) 3 9686 9777 (61) 3 9696 9222

Telephone Number: Facsimile Number:

Emergency Telephone Numbers: Business Phone (61) 3 9686 9777 Business Fax(61) 3 9686 9222 After Hours Phone (61) 3 9561 3810 After Hours Fax (61) 3 9561 3815 Mobile Phone 0412 468 060 Email rogerw@interacid.com.au

IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Other Names:

Sulphuric Acid
Sulphuric Acid, 80% Sulphuric Acid, 98% Sulfuric Acid Oil of Vitriol Battery Acid Fertiliser Acid Electrolyte Acid Black Acid H2SO4 Pasminco - Port Pirie & Hobart Smelters

Manufacturer:

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Manufacturer's Product Codes: 8890 0090

98% Sulphuric Acid - BHAS 98% Sulphuric Acid - EZ

UN Number: Hazchem Code: Poisons Schedule No:

1830 2P. S6

Dangerous Goods Class 8 & Subsidiary Risk: No subsidiary risk designated. Use: Used in the manufacture of fertilisers, explosives, battery acid, dyes, drugs, detergents, adhesives, plastics & paints, in electroplating, in tanning, in food processing, in iron, steel and non-ferrous metals manufacture, and in the purification of petroleum.

Physical Description/Properties
Appearance: Boiling Point (C): Melting Point (C): Vapour Pressure: Specific Gravity: Flashpoint (C): Clear to brownish to black oily liquid, with faint acid odour. 315 to 380C 10C (anhydrous acid)

< 0.3 mm Hg @ 25C 1.83 - 1.84 @ 20C Not applicable

Flammability Limits (%): Not applicable Solubility in Water (g/L): Soluble in water in all proportions.

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Other Properties
Decomposition Temperature (C): pH: Solubility in Organic Solvents: > 340C, sulphur trioxide & water produced (produces choking fumes on heating). 0.3, 1N solution. Soluble in alcohol and in most organic solvents. Will generate heat when mixed with these, and undergo a contraction in volume. Highly corrosive.

Corrosiveness: Reactivity Data: STABILITY:

Stable

INCOMPATIBILITY: Reacts violently with water and alkalies with evolution of heat. Can react violently with a wide range of organic and inorganic chemicals, including alcohol, acetonitrile, carbides, chlorates, picrates, nitrates, metals (particularly metal halogens & alkali metals) and other combustibles. In the presence of moisture it is highly corrosive to most metals. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Will produce toxic fumes (oxides of sulphur) at high temperatures. HAZARDOUS POLYMERISATION: Will not occur.

Ingredients
Chemical Entity Sulphuric Acid Burnt Organic Particulate Water CAS Number 7664-93-9 7732-18-5 Proportion > 80% trace < 20%

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HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION Health Effects Acute

Swallowed: Can kill if swallowed. May cause severe burns to the mouth, throat, and stomach. Ingestion can cause nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. Eye: Highly corrosive to the eyes. Permanent eye damage, including loss of sight, may occur. Contact lenses should not be worn when working with this acid as they can contribute to the severity of the eye injury. Highly corrosive to skin. Causes severe burns. Can cause 2nd and 3rd degree burns to skin on short contact. Possible harmful corrosive effects. High concentrations of vapour can cause irritation of the respiratory tract. High concentrations of fume or mist can cause pulmonary oedema (fluid on the lungs).

Skin: Inhaled:

Chronic
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has determined that occupational exposure to strong-inorganic-acid mists containing sulphuric acid is carcinogenic to humans (Group 1). This classification is for inorganic acid mists only and does not apply to sulphuric acid or sulphuric acid solutions. Repeated or prolonged inhalation of mists can cause erosion of teeth and inflammation of the upper respiratory tract leading to chronic bronchitis. Repeated or prolonged exposure to mists can cause chronic irritation of the eyes. Repeated skin contact with dilute solutions may cause dermatitis. Individuals with pre-existing lung diseases may have increased susceptibility to the toxicity of excessive exposures.

First Aid
Swallowed: Rinse mouth thoroughly with water immediately. Give water to drink. DO NOT induce vomiting. Seek immediate medical assistance. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

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Eye: Skin:

Immediately irrigate with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Eyelids to be held open. Seek immediate medical assistance. Wash affected areas with plenty of water immediately. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before re-use. If irritation or burns occur seek medical attention. If no water is immediately available wipe off acid with available cloth. Remove victim from exposure - avoid becoming a casualty. Allow patient to assume most comfortable position and keep warm. Keep at rest until fully recovered. It breathing is laboured and patient cyanotic (blue), ensure airways are clear and have a qualified person give oxygen through a face mask. If breathing has stopped apply artificial respiration at once. In the event of cardiac arrest apply external cardiac massage. Seek medical attention.

Inhaled:

Advice to Doctor:
Consult Poisons Information Centre. Treat symptomatically as for strong acids. Continued washing of the affected areas with cold or iced water will be helpful in removing the last traces of sulphuric acid. Creams or ointments should not be applied before or during the washing phase of the treatment.

PRECAUTIONS FOR USE

Exposure Standard (for atmospheric contaminants in the occupational environment): Worksafe ES TWA* : Odour Threshold :
*ES TWA

1 mg/m; > 1 mg/m;

STEL Value: 3 mg/m. IDLH Value: 80 mg/m.

(Exposure Standard, time weighted average) means the eaverage airborne concentration of a particular substance when calculated over a normal eight-hour working day, for a five-day working week.

Engineering Controls: Maintain concentration below recommended exposure limit. Use in a well ventilated area only. Local exhaust ventilation system may be required.

Page 6 of Total 11 Interacid Australia Pty Ltd Product Name: Sulphuric Acid Date of Issue: October 2003 Personal Protection: The following personal protective equipment must be worn: General use industrial safety glasses, goggles or face-shield as appropriate. Elbow length PVC gloves. The use of barrier cream on hands is recommended. Overalls or similar protective clothing. Splash apron. Rubber boots. NOTE: Decontaminate clothing and protective equipment before storage and/or re-use. Avoid any contact with contaminated clothing or protective equipment, and prevent generation of mists!

a suitable approved respirator (see below). NOTE: Correct respirator fit is essential to obtain adequate protection. All users must be trained in fitting, use, cleaning, and maintenance of equipment. Selection of the correct cartridge or canister is essential.

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION GUIDELINES FOR SULPHURIC ACID FUME/MIST: Respiratory protection is required above 1 mg/ m. Minimum protection requirements above this level are: < 10 mg/ m: < 40 mg/ m: < 80 mg/ m: half face dust/mist (P1) respirator with class AUS or 1 acid gas filter (E). full-face fume (P2) respirator with class AUS or 1 acid gas filter (E). full-face fume (P2) respirator with class 2 or 3 acid gas filter (E) or full-face negative pressure supplied-air respirator. full-face positive pressure supplied-air respirator or self-contained breathing apparatus.

> 80 mg/ m:

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Flammability: The product is considered non-combustible. Its other hazardous properties should however be considered if it is involved in a fire. Contact with moisture or water or strong alkalies will generate heat. The product is strongly acidic, hence may react with metals to produce hydrogen, a flammable gas. Solutions stronger than 98% are strong oxidising agents when heated.

SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION

Storage and Transport: Store in a well ventilated area. Keep dry - reaction of sulphuric acid with water could lead to drum rupture. The 98% acid may be stored below 30C in vented mild steel containers, but at strengths less than 80% it should be stored in glass, plastics or special alloy containers. The ADG specifically states that "only concentrations up to 75% acid (density 1.67 kg/L) may be carried in a rubber drum". Keep containers securely sealed and protected against physical damage. Ensure containers are clearly labelled. Store in a cool place and out of direct sunlight. Store away from combustibles. This product should not be stored on wooden floors. This product is listed as Class 8 (Corrosive Substances) in the Australian Dangerous Goods Code. It is assigned to Packaging Group II. Class 8 Corrosives shall not be loaded in the same vehicle with: - Class 1 - Class 4.3 - Class 5.1 - Class 5.2 Explosives Dangerous when wet substances Oxidising agents Organic peroxides

Check regularly for leaks. Store in an area which minimises the possibility of contact with metals in the event of a leak or spill. Do not allow smoking or naked flames in the storage area. Also store away from strong bases and oxidising agents, and do not load with cyanides (Class 6) or Foodstuffs or foodstuff empties.

Spills and Disposal:

Page 8 of Total 11 Interacid Australia Pty Ltd Product Name: Sulphuric Acid Date of Issue: October 2003 Shut off all possible sources of ignition. Evacuate unprotected personnel from the danger area. Contain the spill using sand and earth - prevent run-off into drains and waterways. Do NOT absorb in saw-dust or other combustible absorbents. Isolate leaking containers and stop leak if safe to do so. For large spills notify Emergency Services. Collect and seal in properly labelled drums for disposal or recycling. Observe local regulations. Wear protective clothing as detailed under "Personal Protection" in this MSDS. Avoid breathing mists or vapours and contact with skin and eyes. In the event of large spills, the product may be violently reactive. Do not use water or neutralising agents indiscriminately on large spills. Add cautiously as they can react violently, generating heat and fume. Wear full body protective clothing and self contained breathing apparatus. Carefully neutralise remaining product with lime or soda ash, adjusting pH to 6-10. Flush residue to sewer as a greatly diluted solution. Refer to appropriate State Waste Disposal Authority for disposal. Recycle waste product if possible. Contact manufacturer for options. It is recommended that waste product be neutralised using soda ash or slaked lime before disposal if recycling is not an option. GROUP TEXT EMERGENCY PROCEDURE GUIDE (GTEPG) card from AS 2931: Sulphuric Acid: with not more than 51% acid GTEPG card 8A1 with more than 51% acid GTEPG card 8A2 Fire/Explosion Hazard: In the case of fire use an extinguisher appropriate for the burning material. Water used on adjacent fires must be carefully handled if acid is spilt. Dilution of acid should always be carried out by slowly adding water with constant stirring. Concentrated sulphuric acid reacts violently with water (at concentrations greater than 90%, ie. density 1.8 kg/L), generating heat and causing spattering. Sulphuric acid decomposes on heating, emitting toxic fumes. Fire fighters should wear full body protective clothing with self-contained breathing apparatus if there is risk of exposure to products of decomposition. Heating can cause expansion or decomposition leading to violent rupture of containers. Use water fog to keep containers cool. Escape of the concentrated acid can supply oxygen, assisting combustion of other materials. Carefully wash acid away from metal surfaces. Sulphuric acid is corrosive to most metals in the presence of moisture, liberating hydrogen gas with the potential for an explosion. : :

OTHER INFORMATION:

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Animal toxicity data: Oral (Rat) LD50 Inhalation (Rat) LC50 Environment: Harmful to aquatic life. Avoid contaminating waterways. The normal range of pH values for fresh waters is 6.0 to 9.0. A decrease in the normal pH of water because of acid addition can have direct deleterious effects such as fish, larva and egg mortalities and reduced primary productivity, and indirect effects such as the modification of the toxicity of other agents that may be present in the water. References: - Sax, N. Irving, "Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials", Van Nostrand Reinhold (1984). - Commonwealth of Australia, "Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail", 5th ed. AGPS (1992). - AS 2508, "Safe Storage and Handling Information Cards for Hazardous Materials", Standards Association of Australia, North Sydney. - AS 1715, "Selection, Use and Maintenance of Respiratory Protective Devices", Standards Association of Australia, North Sydney (1991). - AS 2931, "Selection and Use of Emergency Procedure Guides for the Transport of Dangerous Goods, Standards Association of Australia, North Sydney (1990). - ACGIH, "Documentation of the Threshold Limit Values and Biological Exposure Indices", 5th ed. American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists. Cincinnati, Ohio (1986). - National Occupational Health and Safety Commission (Worksafe Australia), Exposure Standards for Atmospheric Contaminants in the Occupational Environment", Australian Government Publishing Service, Canberra (1991). - Merck Index Online, Merck & Co. Inc. (1991). - RTECS - Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (1992). - Hart, B.T., "A compilation of Australian Water Quality Criteria", AWRC Technical Paper No. 7 (1974). - Du Pont Chemicals MSDS (DU000051), February 1992. : : 2140 mg/kg 347 ppm/1 hour

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CONTACT POINT:
Mr Roger Wyeth Chief Operating Office - Interacid Australia Pty Ltd. Phone: Fax: Mobile: Email: (61) 3 9686 9777 (61) 3 9686 9222 0412 468 060 rogerw@interacid.com.au

Mr Richard Low Logistics Co-Ordinator - Interacid Australia Pty Ltd. Phone: (61) 3 9686 9777 Fax: (61) 3 9686 9222 Mobile: 0410 692 020 Email: rlow@interacid.com.au

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Company Disclaimer: This Material Safety Data Sheet is offered solely for information, consideration and investigation to determine the suitability of adopting safety and health precautions as may be necessary under the user's specific conditions and processes. All such conditions and processes are beyond the control of Interacid Australia Pty Ltd. The information contained herein was obtained from selected publications Interacid Australia Pty Ltd. believes to be reliable. However Interacid Australia provides no warranties, either expressed or implied, and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of this information. Interacid Australia Pty Ltd reserves the right to revise this Material Safety Data Sheet as information becomes available. The user has the responsibility, by making contact with this company or otherwise, to make certain the Material Safety Data Sheet being consulted is the latest issued.