Sulphuric Battery Acid
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Sulphuric Battery Acid or Sulfuric Battery Acid are synonyms for Battery Acid, a strong mineral acid with a wide range of uses, particularly in the automotive industry. Sulfuric Battery Acid is a clear, colourless liquid, miscible with water and classified as Corrosive. It is available in different strengths from about 1.25 SG (Specific Gravity) to 1.28 SG (Specific Gravity). Sulfuric Battery Acid will cause severe burns to skin, soft tissue and eyes and can cause long-term or permanent damage, including skin burns and even blindness in severe cases.
Avoid heating Sulphuric Battery Acid and store well away from incompatible materials such as alkalis and oxidising agents to avoid hazardous reactions. Materials to avoid contact with include sodium hydroxide , potassium hydroxide, sodium carbonate, hydrogen peroxide. It is advisable to store Sulphuric Battery Acid within a ‘bunded’ area so that any spills will be contained and prevented from entering waterways.
Avoid discharge to drain and land. Sulphuric Battery Acid can cause the pH of water to alter, thereby causing potential damage to aquatic organisms. In the event of large spills, the Environment Agency or other regulatory body should be informed.
Have spill control equipment available including absorbant material such as sand, earth or inert binders. These must be compatible with acids. Chemical-like ‘booms’ can be used in the event of a large spillage in order to help prevent spreading.
Observe all safety precautions including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and fume extraction or breathing apparatus when handling large quantities to minimise risk. Any vapours from Sulphuric Battery Acid will be Corrosive and can cause serious long-term or permanent damage. When handling large quantities of Sulphuric Battery Acid, fume extraction should be used to minimise risk.
Sulphuric Battery Acid should be stored away from incompatible materials. Sulphuric Battery Acid reacts violently with water, producing an exothermic reaction with the generation of a lot of heat. Water should never be added to Sulphuric Battery Acid. Indstead, Sulphuric Battery Acid should be added slowly and careful to water. Sulfuric Battery Acid can corrode metal so it is normally transported in plastic lined drums.
Sulphuric Battery Acid is classified as Hazardous for transport and, as such, is covered by ADR Regulations. These will be replaced with the new GHS (Globally Harmonized System) and CLP Regulations from 1 Dec 2010.
The most common use of Sulphuric Battery Acid is for lead acid batteries. Sulphuric Battery Acid is a dilute form of concentrated Sulphuric Acid. It is usually available at a predetermined strength for adding to batteries and has a very wide usage worldwide.
Further information on other aspects of Sulphuric Battery Acid can be found on the Battery Acid labelling, Battery Acid Packaging, transporting Battery Acid and other relevant pages of this website.
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