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.