What PPE is needed for sulfuric acid?

Eye/Face Protection: Wear chemical safety goggles and face shield when contact is possible. Skin Protection: Wear chemical protective clothing e.g. gloves, aprons, boots.

Is sulfuric acid toxic to humans?

Breathing sulfuric acid mists can result in tooth erosion and respiratory tract irritation. Drinking concentrated sulfuric acid can burn your mouth and throat, and it can erode a hole in your stomach; it has also resulted in death. If you touch sulfuric acid, it will burn your skin.

What precautionary statements are given for sulfuric acid?

Eyes: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for a t least 15 minutes.

  • Skin: In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
  • Ingestion: If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting.
  • Inhalation: POISON material.

    • Do you need a respirator for sulfuric acid?

    a NIOSH approved full facepiece respirator with an acid gas cartridge specifically approved for Sulfuric Acid, with an R or P100 prefilter. Increased protection is obtained from full facepiece powered-air purifying respirators.

    What is the main hazard associated with sulfuric acid?

    It is extremely corrosive to all body tissues, causing rapid tissue destruction and serious chemical burns on contact with the skin or eyes. Skin or eye contact requires immediate first aid. Inhalation of sulphuric acid mist or fumes may produce irritation of the nose, throat and respiratory tract.

    What do you do if you inhale sulfuric acid fumes?

    Breathing If a person breathes in large amounts of sulfuric acid, move the exposed person to fresh air at once. If breathing has stopped, perform artificial respiration. Keep the affected person warm and at rest. Get medical attention as soon as possible.

    What happens if you touch sulfuric acid?

    Drinking concentrated sulfuric acid can burn your mouth and throat, and it can erode a hole in your stomach; it has also resulted in death. If you touch sulfuric acid, it will burn your skin. If you get sulfuric acid in your eyes, it will burn your eyes and cause them to water.

    Can sulfuric acid explode?

    Concentrated sulfuric acid is a strong oxidant that reacts violently with flammable, combustible, and reducing materials. When reacted with reducing agents and metals it will form hydrogen gas (flammable/explosive).

    What should you do if you are exposed to sulfuric acid?

    Seek medical help right away. If the chemical is on the skin or in the eyes, flush with lots of water for at least 15 minutes. If the chemical was swallowed, immediately give the person water or milk. DO NOT give water or milk if the person is having symptoms that make it hard to swallow.