Sulfuric Acid
CAS Number
7664-93-9Synonym
Acid mist; Battery acid; BOV; Caswell No. 815; Contact acid; Dihydrogen sulfate; Dipping acid; Electrolyte acid; Hydrogen sulfate; Oil of vitriol; Spirit of vitriol; EPA Pesticide Code: 078001
Occurrence/Use
Industrial and domestic cleaning agent; production of fertilizer, insecticide, detergents, synthetic resins, rayon, explosives, dyes, pharmaceuticals, and antifreeze; catalyst
Acute RELs
| Acute REL (μg/m3): | 120 |
|---|---|
| Species: | Human |
| Acute REL Toxicologic Endpoint: | Respiratory irritation |
| Acute REL Target Organs: | Respiratory system |
| Severity: | Mild |
| Last Acute REL Revision: | 1999 |
| Acute Reference Exposure Levels Comments: |
OEHHA 2008. Technical Supporting Document for Noncancer RELs, Appendix D2. |
Chronic REL
| Chronic Inhalation REL (μg/m3): | 1 |
|---|---|
| Chronic Target Organs: | Respiratory system |
| Human Data: | No |
| Last Chronic REL Revision: | 2001 |
| Chronic Reference Exposure Levels Comments: |
OEHHA 2008. Technical Supporting Document for Noncancer RELs, Appendix D3
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