Sulfuric acid spilt to land or water may result in emissions of the acid to air. 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. Hard surface cleaners, metal cleaners, pool chemicals, car, motorcycle, truck and boat batteries. Skip to main content. 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.
It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. How well a person does depends on how fast the poison is diluted and neutralized. Extensive damage to the mouth, throat, eyes, lungs, esophagus, nose, and stomach is possible. The ultimate outcome depends on how much damage there is.
Damage continues to occur to the esophagus and stomach for several weeks after the poison is swallowed, which can lead to serious infection and failure of multiple organs. Treatment may require the removal of part of the esophagus and stomach. Hoyte C. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; chap Mazzeo AS. Burn care procedures. Editorial team. Sulfuric acid poisoning Battery acid poisoning; Hydrogen sulfate poisoning; Oil of vitriol poisoning; Matting acid poisoning; Vitriol brown oil poisoning. Poisonous Ingredient Sulfuric acid.
Where Found Sulfuric acid is found in: Car battery acid Certain detergents Chemical munitions Some fertilizers Some toilet bowl cleaners Note: This list may not be all-inclusive. Reacts violently with water. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Strong inorganic acid mists containing sulfuric acid are carcinogenic. Sulfuric acid Group 1 - Carcinogenic to humans.
Sulfuric acid A2 - Suspected human carcinogen. Inhalation: Take precautions to ensure your own safety before attempting rescue e. Move victim to fresh air. Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If breathing is difficult, trained personnel should administer emergency oxygen. DO NOT allow victim to move about unnecessarily. Symptoms of pulmonary edema may be delayed. Immediately call a Poison Centre or doctor. Treatment is urgently required. Transport to a hospital.
Skin Contact: Avoid direct contact. Wear chemical protective clothing if necessary. Quickly take off contaminated clothing, shoes and leather goods e. Quickly and gently blot or brush away excess chemical. Immediately flush with lukewarm, gently flowing water for at least 30 minutes. If it can be done safely, continue flushing during transport to hospital.
Double bag, seal, label and leave contaminated clothing, shoes and leather goods at the scene for safe disposal. Eye Contact: Avoid direct contact. Wear chemical protective gloves if necessary. Quickly and gently blot or brush chemical off the face. Immediately flush the contaminated eye s with lukewarm, gently flowing water for at least 30 minutes, while holding the eyelid s open.
Neutral saline solution may be used as soon as it is available. If necessary, continue flushing during transport to hospital. Take care not to rinse contaminated water into the unaffected eye or onto the face. Ingestion: Have victim rinse mouth with water.
If vomiting occurs naturally, have victim lean forward to reduce risk of aspiration. Have victim rinse mouth with water again. First Aid Comments: Some of the first aid procedures recommended here require advanced first aid training. All first aid procedures should be periodically reviewed by a doctor familiar with the chemical and its conditions of use in the workplace.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Not combustible. Use extinguishing agent suitable for surrounding fire. ONLY Use water to keep non-leaking, fire-exposed containers cool. Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical: Contact with water causes violent frothing and spattering.
Reacts with metals to produce highly flammable hydrogen gas. Closed containers may rupture violently when heated releasing contents. In a fire, the following hazardous materials may be generated: corrosive sulfur oxides. Personal Precautions: Evacuate the area immediately. Isolate the hazard area.
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