Sulfuric Acid 96% ACS Grade

Product Overview

Sulfuric Acid 96% ACS Grade is a highly concentrated, corrosive mineral acid manufactured to meet the strict analytical standards of the American Chemical Society. This colorless, oily liquid has a molecular weight of 98.08 and is represented by the chemical formula H2O4S — a critical formulation for many industrial applications. Known historically as oil of vitriol, it exhibits strong acidic properties, high density at 1.841, and an extreme affinity for water molecules. Alliance Chemical provides this premium acid to industrial laboratories, manufacturing plants, and testing facilities nationwide. Our focus remains on supplying high-purity chemicals that meet strict compliance protocols.

This specific concentration of 96% sulfuric acid is critical for processes that require minimal water content and maximum chemical activity. It is highly soluble in water, a dissolution process that is highly exothermic and releases significant heat, requiring precise handling protocols. With a CAS number of 7664-93-9, this product serves as a foundational component in numerous industrial processes, from chemical synthesis to metal treatment. As a reliable distributor, Alliance Chemical ensures that every batch is handled under rigorous quality control standards to prevent contamination. We serve customers looking for consistent quality in their bulk and raw material supplies.

Why This Grade

ACS Grade chemicals are specifically formulated to meet the high-purity specifications established by the American Chemical Society, ensuring low levels of trace impurities like heavy metals, chlorides, and nitrates. For processes using Sulfuric Acid 96% ACS Grade, maintaining these exact tolerances is critical because even minute contaminants can interfere with sensitive analytical instruments, poison expensive catalysts, or alter chemical reaction pathways. If a lower industrial or technical grade is used instead, accumulated trace elements can cause unwanted side reactions, corrode high-tolerance equipment, or lead to false positives in laboratory diagnostics.

Choosing the 96% concentration over lower concentrations is essential for applications requiring a strong dehydrating agent or a highly concentrated proton donor. A lower concentration contains more water, which significantly alters the acid's reactivity, increases its corrosiveness to certain container materials, and prevents it from acting as an effective desiccant. Using the wrong concentration or grade in a process leads to critical failure modes, such as incomplete chemical synthesis, reduced yield, or premature catalyst degradation. By utilizing our ACS Grade sulfuric acid, facility managers and researchers prevent these process failures, ensuring predictable, high-performance outcomes across all operations.

Industrial Applications

• Chemical Synthesis and Manufacturing: Used as a fundamental reagent and catalyst in the production of other chemical compounds, esters, and specialty industrial plastics.
• Petroleum Refining and Processing: Applied as an essential catalyst in alkylation units to produce high-octane gasoline components and remove impurities from hydrocarbons.
• Metal Treatment and Finishing: Utilized for pickling and cleaning steel, iron, and other metals to remove surface rust, scale, and impurities prior to plating.
• Industrial Battery Manufacturing: Serves as the electrolyte in lead-acid batteries, facilitating the electrochemical reactions necessary for energy storage and power delivery.
• Analytical Laboratory Reagents: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for pH control, sample digestion, volumetric analysis, and various wet chemistry testing procedures.

Hazmat & Shipping

Sulfuric Acid 96% ACS Grade is classified as a regulated hazardous material due to its highly corrosive nature. It must be shipped in strict compliance with Department of Transportation regulations under the UN number UN1830. The proper shipping name is Sulfuric acid, and it is designated under Hazard Class 8 (Corrosive) with no subsidiary hazard class (not applicable), and belongs to Packing Group II. The signal word for this chemical is Danger. Because of its regulated status, shipment of this product requires certified hazardous material packaging, proper labeling, and transport by authorized carriers to ensure safety from our facility to your receiving dock. Direct GHS pictograms are not applicable according to canonical specifications.

Given the GHS hazard classification statement H314, which indicates that this substance causes severe skin burns and eye damage, strict adherence to personal protective equipment (PPE) protocols is mandatory. Operators must wear full chemical-resistant suits, neoprene or nitrile gloves, chemical splash goggles, and a face shield during handling. Under OSHA guidelines, appropriate eye wash stations and safety showers must be readily accessible in the immediate work area. Precautionary statements like P260, P264, P280, P301+P330+P331, P302+P361+P354, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P316, P321, P363, P405, and P501 must be strictly followed, which dictate that dust, fumes, or mists must not be inhaled, hands must be washed thoroughly after handling, and protective clothing must be worn at all times to mitigate exposure risks.

Handling & Storage

For safe storage of Sulfuric Acid 96% ACS Grade, the material should be kept in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight, ideally at temperatures between 50°F and 85°F to prevent freezing or excessive thermal expansion. Compatible container materials include high-density polyethylene (HDPE), glass, or specially lined steel drums. This acid is highly incompatible with water, strong bases, organic materials, carbides, chlorates, and active metals, as contact can cause violent exothermic reactions or release flammable hydrogen gas. Proper secondary containment must be utilized to prevent environmental release in the event of a spill.

Order & Documentation

Alliance Chemical is committed to providing full regulatory transparency and documentation for our industrial clients. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is provided with every order to ensure safe handling practices are maintained at your facility. Additionally, a Certificate of Analysis (COA) is available upon request for any specific batch, allowing you to verify purity levels before integration into your production line. If you are ready to secure your supply of Sulfuric Acid 96% ACS Grade, please reach out to our team. You can Request a Quote for bulk pricing or Download the SDS directly from our online portal.

Why Buy from Alliance Chemical

Since 1997, Alliance Chemical has supplied premium industrial chemicals from Taylor, Texas under CAGE Code 1LT50, with a COA and SDS included on every order. For industrial use only.