0080-04-05-.02
Misbranded Hazardous Substances
Cite as Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0080-04-05-.02
(1)
Sulfuric acid or any preparation or product containing free or chemically unneutralized sulfuric acid
(H2SO4) in a concentration of 10 percent or more, intended for use by business or service
establishments; unless packaged in containers suitable for safe-handling of this corrosive substance;
such containers shall be made of materials resistant to the contents, with closures adequate to prevent
leakage, and of such design or rigidity to prevent expulsion of the contents when container is grasped;
and unless labeled according to the requirements of Chapter 37 Section 53-3713 (o) (1) and the
following additional labeling requirements necessary for the protection of the public health and
safety.
(2)
This regulation shall not apply to sulfuric acid or sulfuric acid solutions intended for use in
laboratories and chemical or drug manufacturing, provided that the containers are labeled to conform
with the precautionary labeling requirements set forth in Manual L-1, “Guide to Precautionary
Labeling of Hazardous Chemicals” published by the Manufacturing Chemists Association.
(3)
Labeling Requirements For Sulfuric Acid and Preparations Containing Sulfuric Acid in a
Concentration of 10 Percent or More.
(a)
The label shall conform to the appropriate requirements of Section 53-3713 (o) (1) with the
additional requirements for a substance classified both as corrosive and highly toxic.
1.
The principal label shall consist of the following:
(contains) SULFURIC ACID
BANNED HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES- LIQUID DRAIN
CHAPTER-0080-4-5
OPENERS CONTAINING SULFURIC ACID
DANGER! CAUSES SEVERE BURNS
Do Not Get In Eyes, On Skin, On Clothing Use Only With Adequate Eye Protect
In Case Of Contact, immediately flush skin or eyes with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes; for Eyes get medical attention.
Do Not Add Water To Contents While In A Container Because Of Violent React
POISON
Call A Physician
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
(i)
Such information shall appear together on the main panel and distinct apart from
other wording or designs. The signal word DANGER! CAUSES SEVERE
BURNS and the word POISON shall be in capital letters of not less than 18 point
type; and the statements of the contents and principal hazards shall be in capital
letters of not less than 12 point type. The label shall contrast with background by
use of distinctive typography or color.
(ii)
The entire label shall be resistant to attack by the acid contents.
(iii)
There shall also appear on the container detailed cautionary information as to
safe handling and usage of the product and first aid measures. No words
statements may appear that in any manner negates or disclaims any of the
required statement of hazards.