Sulphuric Acid 98% (Commercial Grade)
Sulphuric Acid 98% (H2SO4)
Properties:
| Appearance: |
Clear Colorless liquid |
| Sp Gravity at 300C: |
1.84 |
| Molecular weight: |
98.08 |
| Boiling point: |
3400C |
Specification:
| Purity (as H2SO4): |
98.0% min |
| Iron (as Fe): |
0.05% max |
| Residue on ignition: |
0.02% max |
| Lead (as Pb): |
0.005% max |
| Arsenic (as As): |
0.004% max |
Applications:
Sulphuric acid is and important reagent in a large number of processes. Among the many uses, some of the major applications are as below
⇒ Catalyst and dehydrating agent in many organic chemical manufacturing and petrochemical processes.
⇒ In the manufacturing of detergents
⇒ In the manufacturing of titanium dioxide ( a widely used white pigment ), and other dyes and pigments.
⇒ In the manufacturing of fertilizers mainly phosphates but also zinc, ammonium and potassium sulphates
⇒ In the manufacturing process for a range of plastics.
⇒ Metal processing such as pickling and de-scaling of steel, and non-ferrous metal plating and purification.
Some of its other uses includes:
Drug production via sulphonation, manufacturing of food acids ( citric and lactic acid ) and edible oils, Adhesives, Explosives, Synthetic rubber, water and effluent treatment, chlorine drying, wood pulping, leather tanning, batteries etc.
Dangers and Precautions for Handling Product:
⇒ Toxic, Causes severe damage to eyes, skin & air passage
⇒ Reaction with moist air produces mist, which has severe irritant effect on eyes, skin & air passage
⇒ Store the material in stainless steel or HM HDPE containers. Avoid contact with moisture
⇒ Fire risk in contact with organic substances.
Packing:
ISO tanks, tanker load, 35 / 50 / 300 kgs HMHDPE can / drums.
