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Reference
Endpoint:
density, other
Remarks:
density
Type of information:
other: Review
Adequacy of study:
weight of evidence
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: Summary of public domain information
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 109 (Density of Liquids and Solids)
Deviations:
not specified
GLP compliance:
not specified
Type:
density
Density:
1.84
Temp.:
20 °C

93 to 100% sulphuric acid

Conclusions:
The density of 93 to 100% sulphuric acid is approximately 1.835 kg/L (20°C)
Executive summary:

The density of 93 to 100% sulphuric acid is stated to be approximately1.835 kg/L (20°C)

Description of key information

The density of sulfuric acid varies with the concentration.  

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Relative density at 20C:
1.83

Additional information

Summarised in the table below are the values obtained for the density of sulfuric acid in the concentration range of 70 -100%.

Percent sulphuric acid H2SO4

Density

(kg/L)

Reference 

70

1.615

1

77

1.698

1

90

1.8144

2

92

1.8240

2

94

1.8312

2

96

1.841

1

96

1.8355

2

98

1.841

1

98

1.8361

2

100

1.8305

2

93-100%

~1.835

3

 

References; 1 UK PSD

2 Sulfuric Acid Handbook

3 OECD SIDS