Appearance
Clear colorless viscous liquid **Handle with care**
Description
About 6% of uses are related to pigments and include paints, enamels, printing inks, coated fabrics and paper, and the rest is dispersed into a multitude of applications such as production of explosives, cellophane, acetate and viscose textiles, lubricants, non-ferrous metals and batteries.
Function
The major use for sulfuric acid is in the "wet method" for the production of phosphoric acid, used for manufacture of phosphate fertilizers. Sulfuric acid is used in large quantities by the iron and steelmaking industry to remove oxidation, rust and scaling from rolled sheet and billets prior to sale to the automobile and major appliances industry.
Synonyms
Sulfuric Acid 66 Be; Sulfuric Acid; Oil of Vitrol; Dipping Acid; Sulphonic Acid; Hydrogen Sulfate
Storage
Store in a cool, dry, ventilated storage area with acid resistant floors and good drainage. Protect from physical damage. Keep out of direct sunlight and away from heat, water, and incompatible materials. Do not wash out container and use it for other purposes. **Handle with care**
Packages
- 1 lb. Bulk
Industry
- Industrial
Product Class
- Cleaning agent
- chemicals general
Other
- Origin: Synthetic
- Shelf life: 3 years from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: NMFC 43940 SUB 2 CLASS 85
- Kosher Status: Not Kosher
- Flash Point: 11 øC
- Melting Point: 10øC
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: YES
- Molecular Weight: 98.08 g/mol