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Storage & HandlingCAS 7664-93-9

Diluting Sulfuric Acid: Why You Add Acid to Water, Not Water to Acid

Sulfuric acid is classified Danger under GHS, with hazards including May be corrosive to metals (H290) and Causes severe skin burns and eye damage (H314).

Signal word — DANGER

GHS Hazard Summary

CodeHazard statement
H290May be corrosive to metals
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Precautionary statements

  • P234 Keep only in original container
  • P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
  • P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling
  • P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
  • P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting
  • P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower
  • P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing
  • P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do – continue rinsing
  • P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor
  • P321 Specific treatment
  • P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse
  • P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage
  • P405 Store locked up
  • P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations

SDS safety rules

Storage requirements

  • Keep in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.
    Involves: Sulfuric acid

Rules extracted from the referenced SDS.

Verified source

Source
Official SDS (canonicalized)
Supplier
Life Technologies Corporation
SDS revised
2018-06-26
Last verified
2026-07-15

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