Sulphuric Quick Facts

Purity: 98%+ min

UN 1830

IMDG Class 8 — Corrosive

CAS 7664-93-9

Jerrycans · Mousers · IBCs

MOQ: 1 FCL (18~22 MT)

Product Specification

Sulphuric Acid 98%+

High-concentration Sulphuric Acid 98%+ for industrial and agricultural applications. The most widely used industrial chemical globally. IMDG Class 8, full DG documentation, third-party COA every shipment.

Parameter	Specification
Chemical Name	Sulphuric Acid
Formula	H2SO4
CAS Number	7664-93-9
Concentration	98%+ (min 98% w/w)
Appearance	Clear, oily, colourless liquid
Specific Gravity	1.84 g/cm³
UN Number	UN 1830
IMDG Class	8 — Corrosive
Packing Group	II

Quick Reference

Purity98%+ minimum

UN NumberUN 1830

IMDG Class8 — Corrosive

Lead Time14–21 days

MOQ1 FCL (18~22 MT)

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Applications

Key Industry Uses

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Fertilisers

Manufacture of superphosphate and ammonium sulphate fertilisers.

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Metal Pickling

Removal of oxide scale from steel before galvanising.

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Battery Manufacturing

Electrolyte in lead-acid batteries for automotive and industrial use.

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Mining

Heap leach operations for copper and uranium extraction.

Packaging

UN-Approved Options

HDPE Jerrycan

25L / 35L

UN-approved. Pallet of 40–60 units.

Square Mouser

25L / 35L

Stackable HDPE. Pallet of 40–60 units.

IBC Tank

1000L

UN-approved composite IBC. 1 FCL = 20–24 IBCs.

Safety & Handling

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Highly Corrosive

Causes severe burns. Reacts violently with water.

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Exothermic Dilution

Always add acid to water — never water to acid.

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PPE Required

Full face shield, acid-resistant gloves and suit required.

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IMDG Class 8

UN1830, PG II. Full DG documentation every shipment.
Africa Market Context

Africa Market Context: Critical for Sub-Saharan mining: copper, cobalt, and platinum group metal extraction all rely on H₂SO₄ in heap leach and processing. Significant demand in South Africa, Zambia, DRC. Also fertiliser blenders in Kenya and Ethiopia.