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Identification

Name:
sulphuric acid
Synonyms:
  • ACEITE DE VITRIOLO
CAS:
7664-93-9
EC/EINECS:
231-639-5
Molecular Formula:
H2O4S
International Chemical Safety Card (ICSC):
0362
Uses:
degreaser solvent stripper mordant cleaner additive fungicide herbicide buffer passivator microbiocidal dehydrating

CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)

Symbols

  • GHS05

    Corrosive to metals

Signal word

Danger

H Phrases

  • H314 : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

    Skin Corr. (Cat. 1A) : Skin corrosion/irritation

Notes

  • R.1272-Note B
Labelling
Concentration Labelling
C >= 15 % C; R35
5 % <= C < 15 % Xi; R36/38
C >= 15 % Corr. cut., 1A; H314
5 % <= C < 15 % Irrit. cut., 2; H315
5 % <= C < 15 % Irrit. oc., 2; H319

Specific health risks

Carcinogens (other sources) ?

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G-A2, N-1
Source
ACGIH, NTP
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Level
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Occupational Exposure Limits (OEL) ?

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Atmospheric emissions ?

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Member State
Belgium
Activity
RMOA
Last update
2014-09-23T00:00:00
Scope
Other
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