Other possible emitters of sulfuric acid are home and larger pool treatment, the disposal of automobile batteries, electroplating facilities, electronics, semiconductor and circuit board production, potato growers, and water and waste water treatment. These emissions may be to the soil, water, or air. Sulfuric acid may be also produced as a result of sulfur dioxide reacting with other chemicals in the air. Although sulfuric acid is not found in motor vehicle exhaust, it may be produced by the reaction of sulfur dioxide in the exhaust with other chemicals.
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Sulfuric acid Overview Health effects Environmental effects Sources of emissions References Description Sulfuric acid is the world's largest volume industrial chemical. Melting Point: Australia's Sulfuric acid emission report.
Description Sulfuric acid is a corrosive chemical and can severely burn the skin and eyes. Entering the body Sulfuric acid will enter the body if we breathe in contaminated air. Exposure Consumers are most likely to be exposed to sulfuric acid when using products containing the substance e. Drinking water guidelines There is no guideline for sulfuric acid in the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines.
Description Sulfuric acid will exist as particles or droplets in the air if released to the atmosphere. Entering the environment Industrial emissions of sulfuric acid can produce elevated concentrations in the atmosphere. Where it ends up Sulfuric acid enters the air during production, use and transporting it. Industry sources The primary sources of sulfuric acid emissions are the industries that manufacture it or use it in production.
Diffuse sources, and industry sources included in diffuse emissions data Other possible emitters of sulfuric acid are home and larger pool treatment, the disposal of automobile batteries, electroplating facilities, electronics, semiconductor and circuit board production, potato growers, and water and waste water treatment.
Natural sources Sulfuric acid occurs naturally in volcanic gasses. Transport sources Although sulfuric acid is not found in motor vehicle exhaust, it may be produced by the reaction of sulfur dioxide in the exhaust with other chemicals.
Consumer products Hard surface cleaners, metal cleaners, pool chemicals, car, motorcycle, truck and boat batteries. The acidic particles and gases may deposit to surfaces water bodies, vegetation, buildings quickly or may react during atmospheric transport to form larger particles that can be harmful to human health.
When the accumulated acids are washed off a surface by the next rain, this acidic water flows over and through the ground, and can harm plants and wildlife, such as insects and fish. The amount of acidity in the atmosphere that deposits to earth through dry deposition depends on the amount of rainfall an area receives. For example, in desert areas the ratio of dry to wet deposition is higher than an area that receives several inches of rain each year.
Unlike wet deposition, dry deposition is difficult and expensive to measure. When acid deposition is washed into lakes and streams, it can cause some to turn acidic. The Long-Term Monitoring LTM Network measures and monitors surface water chemistry at over sites to provide valuable information on aquatic ecosystem health and how water bodies respond to changes in acid-causing emissions and acid deposition.
Skip to main content. Contact Us. Personal Precautions: Evacuate the area immediately. Isolate the hazard area. Keep out unnecessary and unprotected personnel. Do not touch damaged containers or spilled product unless wearing appropriate protective equipment. Remove or isolate incompatible materials as well as other hazardous materials. Methods for Containment and Clean-up : Small spills or leaks: contain and soak up spill with absorbent that does not react with spilled product.
Place used absorbent into suitable, covered, labelled containers for disposal. Large spills or leaks: contain and soak up spill with absorbent that does not react with spilled product.
Dike spilled product to prevent runoff. Remove or recover liquid using pumps or vacuum equipment. Store recovered product in suitable containers that are: corrosion-resistant.
Contaminated absorbent poses the same hazard as the spilled product. Other Information: Large spills: contact supplier, local fire and emergency services for help. Report spills to local health, safety and environmental authorities, as required.
Handling: Avoid generating vapours or mists. Immediately report leaks, spills or failures of the safety equipment e. Prevent accidental contact with incompatible chemicals. Never add water to a corrosive. Always add corrosives slowly to COLD water. If product is transferred to another container, ensure new container is suitable for the product.
Never reuse empty containers, even if they appear to be clean. Storage: Store in an area that is: cool, dry, out of direct sunlight and away from heat and ignition sources, separate from incompatible materials.
Avoid bulk storage indoors. Regularly inspect for physical changes or signs of crystallization, damage or leaks. Sulfuric acid itself has not been evaluated for carcinogenicity. This classification is A2 - Suspected human carcinogen. Since legislation varies by jurisdiction, contact your local jurisdiction for exact details.
A list of which acts and regulations that cover exposure limits to chemical and biological agents is available on our website. Please note that while you can see the list of legislation for free, you will need a subscription to view the actual documentation. Engineering Controls: Use a local exhaust ventilation and enclosure, if necessary, to control amount in the air. Use stringent control measures such as process enclosure to prevent product release into the workplace.
Use a corrosion-resistant exhaust ventilation system separate from other ventilation systems. Skin Protection: Wear chemical protective clothing e. Add a badge to your website or intranet so your workers can quickly find answers to their health and safety questions. Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy, currency and completeness of the information, CCOHS does not guarantee, warrant, represent or undertake that the information provided is correct, accurate or current.
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