• Does sulfuric acid meet any of the Canadian WHMIS hazard criteria?
• Is it classified by OSHA (U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration)?
• Does sulfuric acid meet the criteria for the European Union (EU) Classification and Labelling Information system?
• What risk and safety phrases are used by the EU Classification and Labelling Information System?

Does sulfuric acid meet any of the Canadian WHMIS hazard criteria?

Sulfuric acid meets the Canadian WHMIS criteria for class(es):

D1A - Poisonous and infectious material - Immediate and serious effects - Very toxic

D2A - Poisonous and infectious material - Other effects -Very toxic

E - Corrosive material

Is it classified by OSHA (U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration)?

Meets criteria for hazardous material, as defined by 29 CFR 1910.1200.

Does sulfuric acid meet the criteria for the European Union (EU) Classification and Labelling Information system?

It meets the EU criteria for class(es):

Corrosive.

What risk and safety phrases are used by the EU Classification and Labelling Information System?

EU RISK PHRASES :

Causes severe burns. [R:35]

EU SAFETY PHRASES :

Keep locked up and out of the reach of children.* In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Never add water to this product. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible).

[S: (1/2-)*26-30-45].

*This safety phrase can be omitted from the label when the substance or preparation is sold for industrial use only.

Safety phrases relate to the highest concentration division indicated, but may also be applicable to lower concentrations.

EU COMMENTS :

CONCENTRATION GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO 15%: Corrosive. Causes severe burns. [C;R35].

CONCENTRATION GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO 5% AND LESS THAN 15%: Irritant.

Irritating to eyes and skin. [Xi;R36/38].

The product label must indicate the percentage concentration of the solution.

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