Sulfuric Acid
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
Sulfuric Acid, Oil of Vitriol
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CAS
7664-93-9
EC
231-639-5
Food Code
E513
Sulfuric acid is a colorless oily liquid with formula H2SO4 and molecular weight 98.08 g/mol. It has a density of 1.84 g/cm³, boiling point 337°C, and is miscible with water, generating heat. Highly hygroscopic, corrosive, and produced via contact process.
Sulfuric Acid
Used in fertilizers production, petroleum refining, mining, dyes, and as a catalyst in organics; also in batteries and cleaning.
Highly corrosive, causes severe burns and tissue damage; reacts violently with water. Avoid metals and organics; Hazard Class 8.
In bulk tanks or drums; keep in original corrosive-resistant containers; rinse for reconditioning or dispose per regulations.
