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CHEMICAL FORMULA |
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H2SO4 |
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PROPERTIES |
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Appearance : |
Colorless liquid |
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Sp. Gravity at 300
C : |
1.82 |
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Boiling point : |
3400
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Attack many metals with liberation of hydrogen,
which is inflammable and forms explosive mixture, Hygroscopic in
nature, Oxidizing agent. |
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SPECIFICATIONS |
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Purity (as H2SO4) : |
98.0% min |
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Iron (as Fe) : |
0.05% max |
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Residue on ignition : |
0.20% max |
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Lead (as Pb) : |
0.005% max |
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Arsenic (as As) : |
0.004% min |
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Applications |
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Sulphuric acid is an important reagent in a large number of
processes. Among the many uses, some of the main ones are : |
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Catalyst and dehydrating agent in many organic chemical
manufacturing and petrochemical processes. |
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In the manufacturing of detergents. |
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In the manufacturing of titanium dioxide (a widely used white
pigment), and other dyes and pigments. |
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In the manufacturing of fertilizers mainly phosphates but also
zinc, ammonium and potassium sulphates. |
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In the manufacturing process for a range of plastics. |
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Metal processing such
as picking and de-scaling of steel, and non-ferrous metal
plating and purification. |
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Some of its other uses include: |
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Drug production via
sulphonation, manufacturing of food acids (citric and lactic
acid) and edible oils, Adhesives, Explosives, Synthetic
rubber, Water and effluent treatment, Chlorine drying, Wood
pulping, Leather tanning, Car batteries. |
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DANGERS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING
PRODUCT |
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Toxic |
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Causes severe damage to eyes, skin & air
passage |
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Reaction with moist air produces mist,
which has severe irritant effect on eyes, skin & air passage. |
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Store the material in SS & MS tank.
Avoid contact with moisture. |
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Fire risk in contact with organic
substances |
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PACKING |
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Tanker Load. HM HDPE drums of 235 kgs & HM
HDPE Carboys of 50 kgs. |
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