MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET


PRODUCT

460-S0800 SOLN 10% Sulfuric Acid, Form
Liquid


EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER(S)


(800)463-3216 (24 Hours)


Nalco Canada Co. 1055 Truman Street • Burlington, Ontario L7R 3Y9 • (905)632-8791
For additional copies of an MSDS visit www.nalco.com and request access
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1.
CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME :
460-S0800 SOLN 10% Sulfuric Acid, Form Liquid


APPLICATION :
REAGENT


SUPPLIER IDENTIFICATION :
Nalco Canada Co.

1055 Truman Street

Burlington, Ontario

L7R 3Y9


EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER(S) :
(800)463-3216 (24 Hours)

NFPA 704M/HMIS RATING
HEALTH :
1 / 2
FLAMMABILITY :
0 / 0
INSTABILITY :
0 / 0
OTHER :

0 = Insignificant 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate 3 = High 4 = Extreme

Prepared By : SHE Department; (905) 632-8791
Date issued : 2007/07/06
Version Number : 3.2

2.
COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Our hazard evaluation has identified the following chemical substance(s) as hazardous.
Hazardous Substance(s)
CAS NO
% (w/w)
LD50's and LC50's Route &
Species
Sulfuric Acid
7664-93-9
5.0 - 10.0
Oral LD50(Rat):2,140
mg/kg
Inhalation LC50 (Mouse):
160 mg/m3


3.
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

**EMERGENCY OVERVIEW**
WARNING
Irritating to eyes and skin.
Do not get in eyes, on skin, on clothing. Do not take internally. Keep container tightly closed. In case of contact
with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. After contact with skin, wash
immediately with plenty of water.
Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
Not flammable or combustible. May evolve oxides of sulfur (SOx) under fire conditions.

PRIMARY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE :
Eye, Skin




MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET


PRODUCT

460-S0800 SOLN 10% Sulfuric Acid, Form
Liquid


EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER(S)


(800)463-3216 (24 Hours)


Nalco Canada Co. 1055 Truman Street • Burlington, Ontario L7R 3Y9 • (905)632-8791
For additional copies of an MSDS visit www.nalco.com and request access
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HUMAN HEALTH HAZARDS - ACUTE :

EYE CONTACT :
Can cause moderate irritation.

SKIN CONTACT :
Can cause moderate irritation.

INGESTION :
Not a likely route of exposure. No adverse effects expected.

INHALATION :
Not a likely route of exposure. Aerosols or product mist may irritate the upper respiratory tract.

SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE :
Acute :
A review of available data does not identify any symptoms from exposure not previously mentioned.
Chronic :
A review of available data does not identify any symptoms from exposure not previously mentioned.

AGGRAVATION OF EXISTING CONDITIONS :
A review of available data does not identify any worsening of existing conditions.

HUMAN HEALTH HAZARDS - CHRONIC :
No adverse effects expected other than those mentioned above.

4.
FIRST AID MEASURES

EYE CONTACT :
Immediately flush eye with water for at least 15 minutes while holding eyelids open. If irritation persists, repeat
flushing. Get immediate medical attention.

SKIN CONTACT :
Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If symptoms persist, call a physician.

INGESTION :
Do not induce vomiting without medical advice. If conscious, washout mouth and give water to drink. Get medical
attention.

INHALATION :
Remove to fresh air, treat symptomatically. Get medical attention.

NOTE TO PHYSICIAN :
Based on the individual reactions of the patient, the physician's judgement should be used to control symptoms and
clinical condition.



MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET


PRODUCT

460-S0800 SOLN 10% Sulfuric Acid, Form
Liquid


EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER(S)


(800)463-3216 (24 Hours)


Nalco Canada Co. 1055 Truman Street • Burlington, Ontario L7R 3Y9 • (905)632-8791
For additional copies of an MSDS visit www.nalco.com and request access
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5.
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Flash Point :
None
LOWER EXPLOSION LIMIT :
Not flammable
UPPER EXPLOSION LIMIT :
Not flammable

AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE :
Not flammable

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA :
This product would not be expected to burn unless all the water is boiled away. The remaining organics may be
ignitable. Keep containers cool by spraying with water. Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire.

FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD :
Not flammable or combustible. May evolve oxides of sulfur (SOx) under fire conditions.

SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR FIRE FIGHTING :
In case of fire, wear a full face positive-pressure self contained breathing apparatus and protective suit.

SENSITIVITY TO MECHANICAL IMPACT :
Not expected to be sensitive to mechanical impact.

SENSITIVITY TO STATIC DISCHARGE :
Not expected to be sensitive to static discharge.

6.
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS :
Restrict access to area as appropriate until clean-up operations are complete. Ensure clean-up is conducted by
trained personnel only. Ventilate spill area if possible. Do not touch spilled material. Stop or reduce any leaks if it is
safe to do so. Use personal protective equipment recommended in Section 8 (Exposure Controls/Personal
Protection). Notify appropriate government, occupational health and safety and environmental authorities.

METHODS FOR CLEANING UP :
SMALL SPILLS: Soak up spill with absorbent material. Place residues in a suitable, covered, properly labeled
container. Wash affected area. Wash site of spillage thoroughly with water.

ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS :
Do not contaminate surface water.

7.
HANDLING AND STORAGE

HANDLING :
Avoid eye and skin contact. Do not take internally. Do not get in eyes, on skin, on clothing. Have emergency
equipment (for fires, spills, leaks, etc.) readily available. Ensure all containers are labeled. Keep the containers
closed when not in use. Use with adequate ventilation.

STORAGE CONDITIONS :
Store the containers tightly closed. Store in suitable labeled containers.



MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET


PRODUCT

460-S0800 SOLN 10% Sulfuric Acid, Form
Liquid


EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER(S)


(800)463-3216 (24 Hours)


Nalco Canada Co. 1055 Truman Street • Burlington, Ontario L7R 3Y9 • (905)632-8791
For additional copies of an MSDS visit www.nalco.com and request access
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UNSUITABLE CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL :
Do not use aluminum or mild steel.

8.
EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS :
Exposure guidelines have not been established for this product. Available exposure limits for the substance(s) are
shown below.

ACGIH/TLV :
Substance(s)
Sulfuric Acid
TWA: 0.2 mg/m3 Thoracic fraction

OSHA/PEL :
Substance(s)
Sulfuric Acid
TWA: 1 mg/m3


ENGINEERING MEASURES :
General ventilation is recommended.

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION :
Respiratory protection is not normally needed.

HAND PROTECTION :
Neoprene gloves, Butyl gloves, PVC gloves

SKIN PROTECTION :
Wear standard protective clothing.

EYE PROTECTION :
Wear chemical splash goggles.

HYGIENE RECOMMENDATIONS :
If clothing is contaminated, remove clothing and thoroughly wash the affected area. Launder contaminated clothing
before reuse. Keep an eye wash fountain available. Keep a safety shower available.

HUMAN EXPOSURE CHARACTERIZATION :
Based on our recommended product application and personal protective equipment, the potential human exposure
is: Low

9.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

PHYSICAL STATE
Liquid

APPEARANCE
Colorless

ODOR
None



MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET


PRODUCT

460-S0800 SOLN 10% Sulfuric Acid, Form
Liquid


EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER(S)


(800)463-3216 (24 Hours)


Nalco Canada Co. 1055 Truman Street • Burlington, Ontario L7R 3Y9 • (905)632-8791
For additional copies of an MSDS visit www.nalco.com and request access
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ODOR THRESHOLD
No data available.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY
1.0 @ 25 °C
SOLUBILITY IN WATER
Complete
pH (100 %)
< 1
FREEZING POINT
No data available.
BOILING POINT
No data available.
VAPOR PRESSURE
Same as water
EVAPORATION RATE
No data available.
VAPOR DENSITY
No data available.
COEFFICIENT OF WATER/OIL
DISTRIBUTION
No data available.
VOC CONTENT
0 %

Note: These physical properties are typical values for this product and are subject to change.

10.
STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

STABILITY :
Stable under normal conditions.

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION :
Hazardous polymerization will not occur.

CONDITIONS TO AVOID :
Freezing temperatures.

MATERIALS TO AVOID :
Contact with strong alkalies (e.g. ammonia and its solutions, carbonates, sodium hydroxide (caustic), potassium
hydroxide, calcium hydroxide (lime), cyanide, sulfide, hypochlorites, chlorites) may generate heat, splattering or
boiling and toxic vapors. Organic materials

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS :
Under fire conditions:
Oxides of sulfur

11.
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

The following results are for the hazardous components.

PRIMARY SKIN IRRITATION :
Draize Score
Test Descriptor
8.0 / 8.0
Hazardous component ( Sulfuric Acid )
Rating : Extremely irritating (Corrosive)

PRIMARY EYE IRRITATION :
Draize Score
Test Descriptor
110.0 / 110.0
Hazardous component ( Sulfuric Acid )
Rating : Extremely irritating (Corrosive)



MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET


PRODUCT

460-S0800 SOLN 10% Sulfuric Acid, Form
Liquid


EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER(S)


(800)463-3216 (24 Hours)


Nalco Canada Co. 1055 Truman Street • Burlington, Ontario L7R 3Y9 • (905)632-8791
For additional copies of an MSDS visit www.nalco.com and request access
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SENSITIZATION :
This product is not expected to be a sensitizer.

CARCINOGENICITY :
None of the substances in this product are listed as carcinogens by the International Agency for Research on
Cancer (IARC), the National Toxicology Program (NTP) or the American Conference of Governmental Industrial
Hygienists (ACGIH).

REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS :
No quantitative data available.

TERATOGENICITY AND EMBRYOTOXICITY :
No quantitative data available.

MUTAGENICITY :
No quantitative data available.

OTHER TOXICITY INFORMATION :
Toxicologically Synergistic Products: None known

HUMAN HAZARD CHARACTERIZATION :
Based on our hazard characterization, the potential human hazard is: High

12.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

ECOTOXICOLOGICAL EFFECTS :

No toxicity studies have been conducted on this product.

MOBILITY :
The environmental fate was estimated using a level III fugacity model embedded in the EPI (estimation program
interface) Suite TM , provided by the US EPA. The model assumes a steady state condition between the total input
and output. The level III model does not require equilibrium between the defined media. The information provided is
intended to give the user a general estimate of the environmental fate of this product under the defined conditions of
the models. If released into the environment this material is expected to distribute to the air, water and soil/sediment
in the approximate respective percentages;

Air
Water
Soil/Sediment
<5%
30 - 50%
50 - 70%

The portion in water is expected to be soluble or dispersible.

BIOACCUMULATION POTENTIAL
This preparation or material is not expected to bioaccumulate.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD AND EXPOSURE CHARACTERIZATION
Based on our hazard characterization, the potential environmental hazard is: Low
Based on our recommended product application and the product's characteristics, the potential environmental
exposure is: Low



MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET


PRODUCT

460-S0800 SOLN 10% Sulfuric Acid, Form
Liquid


EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER(S)


(800)463-3216 (24 Hours)


Nalco Canada Co. 1055 Truman Street • Burlington, Ontario L7R 3Y9 • (905)632-8791
For additional copies of an MSDS visit www.nalco.com and request access
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13.
DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

In Ontario, the waste class under Regulation 347 is: 148L

Dispose of wastes in an approved incinerator or waste treatment/disposal site, in accordance with all applicable
regulations. Do not dispose of wastes in local sewer or with normal garbage.

14.
TRANSPORT INFORMATION

The information in this section is for reference only and should not take the place of a shipping paper (bill of lading)
specific to an order. Please note that the proper Shipping Name / Hazard Class may vary by packaging, properties,
and mode of transportation. Typical Proper Shipping Names for this product are as follows.

CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S.SULPHURIC ACID, Class 8, UN3264, PG III

15.
REGULATORY INFORMATION

NATIONAL REGULATIONS, CANADA :

WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION SYSTEM (WHMIS) :
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations
(CPR) and the MSDS contains all the information required by the CPR.

WHMIS CLASSIFICATION :
D1B - Materials Causing Immediate and Serious Toxic Effects - Toxic Material, E - Corrosive Material

CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT (CEPA) :
The substance(s) in this preparation are included in or exempted from the Domestic Substance List (DSL).

NATIONAL POLLUTANT RELEASE INVENTORY (NPRI) :
This product contains the following substance(s) listed in Schedule I of the NPRI at the level(s) shown:

Hazardous Substance(s)
CAS NO
% (w/w)
Sulfuric Acid
7664-93-9
5.0 - 10.0

NATIONAL REGULATIONS, USA :

TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA) :
The substances in this preparation are included on or exempted from the TSCA 8(b) Inventory (40 CFR 710)

16.
OTHER INFORMATION


Due to our commitment to Product Stewardship, we have evaluated the human and environmental hazards and
exposures of this product. Based on our recommended use of this product, we have characterized the product's
general risk. This information should provide assistance for your own risk management practices. We have
evaluated our product's risk as follows:



MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET


PRODUCT

460-S0800 SOLN 10% Sulfuric Acid, Form
Liquid


EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER(S)


(800)463-3216 (24 Hours)


Nalco Canada Co. 1055 Truman Street • Burlington, Ontario L7R 3Y9 • (905)632-8791
For additional copies of an MSDS visit www.nalco.com and request access
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* The human risk is: Low

* The environmental risk is: Low

Any use inconsistent with our recommendations may affect the risk characterization. Our sales representative will
assist you to determine if your product application is consistent with our recommendations. Together we can
implement an appropriate risk management process.

This product material safety data sheet provides health and safety information. The product is to be used in
applications consistent with our product literature. Individuals handling this product should be informed of the
recommended safety precautions and should have access to this information. For any other uses, exposures should
be evaluated so that appropriate handling practices and training programs can be established to insure safe
workplace operations. Please consult your local sales representative for any further information.