Sulphuric Acid 98 % |
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CHEMICAL FORMULA : |
H2SO4 |
PROPERTIES : |
Appearance : |
Colourless liquid |
Sp.Gravity at 30 oC : |
1.82 |
Boiling point : |
340 oC |
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Attack many metals with liberation of hydrogen, which is inflammable and forms explosive mixture, Hygroscopic in nature, Oxidizing agent. |
SPECIFICATIONS : |
Purity (as H2SO4) : |
98.0% min |
Iron (as Fe) : |
0.05% max |
Residue on Ignition : |
0.20% max |
Lead (as Pb) : |
0.005% max |
Arsenic (as As) : |
0.004% max |
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APPLICATIONS : |
Sulphuric acid is an important reagent in a large number of processes. Among the many uses, some of the main ones are : |
- 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 picking and de-scaling of steel, and non-ferrous metal plating and purification.
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Some of its other uses include: |
- 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.
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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 SS & MS tank. Avoid contact with moisture.
- Fire risk in contact with organic substances
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PACKING : |
Tanker Load. HM HDPE drums of 235 kg & HM HDPE Carboys of 50 kg. |
PRODUCTS LIST : |
Dimethyl Sulphate
| Sulphuric Acid 70 %
| Aluminum Sulphate ( Non Ferric Alum )
| Oleum 23% / 65%
| Battery Grade Sulphuric Acid
| Sulphur Trioxide ( SO3)
| Chloro Sulphonic Acid
| Sulfamic Acid
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