Sulphuric Acid 98% (Commercial Grade)

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.