Sulfuric Acid Reagent (ACS) contains 95-98 % of sulfuric acid. Sulfuric acid is a very strong inorganic acid with pH < 1.
Sulfuric acid is has many applications in industry, including metal pickling, chemical manufacturing, petroleum refining, textiles, batteries, pulp and paper.
Sulfuric acid is also an important intermediate for the production of soaps and detergents and pharmaceuticals through sulfonation and sulfation. Sulfuric acid is highly corrosive and requires appropriate safety measures and personal protective equipment.