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Quick Answer — Sulfuric Acid 98% (Sulphuric Acid) for Battery Acid, Fertilizer & Industrial Processing

Sulfuric Acid 98% (H2SO4) is a dense, highly concentrated mineral acid widely used across Kenya for lead-acid battery electrolyte preparation, superphosphate fertilizer production, and heavy industrial chemical processing.

Sulfuric Acid 98% (H2SO4) is a dense, highly concentrated mineral acid widely used across Kenya for lead-acid battery electrolyte preparation, superphosphate fertilizer production, and heavy industrial chemical processing.

Key Facts

  • •H2SO4 Concentration: ≥ 98.0% min | Form: Clear Colorless Oily Viscous Liquid
  • •CAS Number: 7664-93-9 | Density: ~ 1.84 g/cm³ | Intense dehydrating power
  • •Generates extreme heat upon dilution with water; always add acid to water
  • •Core mineral acid for battery electrolyte preparation & fertilizer synthesis
  • •Supplied in 35kg Heavy Jerrycans, 280kg Drums & 1,600kg IBCs from Nairobi Warehouse

Primary Use Cases

Dilution electrolyte preparation for automotive & industrial lead-acid batteriesAcidulation of rock phosphate to manufacture single superphosphate (SSP) fertilizerspH control, metal pickling, chemical synthesis & petroleum refining catalysis
Sulfuric Acid 98% Concentrated (Industrial Grade, Liquid) in commercial industrial packaging

Sulfuric Acid 98% Concentrated (Industrial Grade Liquid) supplied by KIKI'S Industrial Chemicals for industrial processing, manufacturing, and commercial applications in Kenya and East Africa.

Acids

Sulfuric Acid 98% (Sulphuric Acid) for Battery Acid, Fertilizer & Industrial Processing

Product Code: KIC-ACD-002

Also known as: Battery Acid, Oil of Vitriol, Hydrogen Sulfate

Synonyms: H2SO4, Sulphuric Acid

Concentrated 98% sulfuric acid essential for battery manufacturing, mineral processing, chemical synthesis and agricultural soil treatment.

CAS Number
7664-93-9
Formula
H₂SO₄
IUPAC Name
Sulfuric Acid 98%
Molecular Weight
98.08 g/mol
EC Number
231-639-5
UN Number
UN 1830
Chemical Family
Heavy Mineral Acid
Grade
Industrial Grade
Purity
98%
Physical Form
Liquid

Available Packaging

25L Acid Drum1000L IBC Tanker
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Product Overview

Concentrated Sulfuric Acid 98% (Oil of Vitriol, CAS 7664-93-9) is a dense, oily, highly corrosive mineral acid with powerful dehydrating and oxidizing properties.

It is the fundamental chemical workhorse of global manufacturing, used extensively in fertilizer synthesis, battery acid formulation, chemical synthesis, and industrial effluent neutralization in Kenya.

High Purity Concentrated Sulfuric Acid Supplier in Kenya

Kiki's Industrial Chemicals Ltd supplies 98% Concentrated Sulfuric Acid in heavy-duty UN-approved containers with safety technical advisory.

Technical Description

Sulfuric Acid is a strong diprotic acid with extreme affinity for water, producing intense exothermic reactions upon dilution. Always add acid slowly to water, never water to acid.

Complete Chemical Specifications

H2SO4 Content
98.0 min

Physical & Chemical Properties

Appearance
Clear colourless viscous liquid
Odour
Odorless
pH
< 0.3
Density
1.84 g/cm³
Boiling Point
337 °C
Solubility
Exothermic dissolution in water

Commercial Availability

Stock Status
inStock
Lead Time
Immediate Nairobi stock
Delivery Regions
Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda

Suitable Applications

pH Adjustment & NeutralizationMetal Cleaning

Target Industries

Industrial Chemicals for Manufacturing & Chemical Blending in KenyaIndustrial Chemicals for Mining, Mineral Processing & Construction in KenyaIndustrial Chemicals for Agriculture in Kenya & East AfricaIndustrial & Municipal Water Treatment Chemicals Supplier in KenyaIndustrial Chemicals for Processing Plants & Chemical Blending in Kenya

Safety & Chemical Handling Advisory

Safety Advisory

Eye Contact: Immediately flush with water for 15+ mins. Skin: Drench skin with water immediately. Inhalation: Move to fresh air.

GHS:Skin Corrosion Category 1A, Serious Eye Damage Category 1
Signal Word:DANGER
Transport:UN 1830, Class 8 Corrosive Liquid
Packing Group:PG II

Hazard Statements

  • • H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Precautionary Statements

  • • P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
  • • P280: Wear protective gloves/clothing/eye protection.

PPE Requirements

Heavy Acid-resistant GlovesFull Face ShieldAcid ApronSafety Boots

COMMERCIAL & TECHNICAL GUIDANCE

Frequently Asked Questions — Sulfuric Acid 98% (Sulphuric Acid) for Battery Acid, Fertilizer & Industrial Processing

Technical, regulatory, and supply guidance for Sulfuric Acid 98% (Sulphuric Acid) for Battery Acid, Fertilizer & Industrial Processing.

Sulfuric Acid 98% is used in Kenya for lead-acid battery electrolyte formulation, single superphosphate fertilizer manufacturing, chemical processing, and metal pickling.

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