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Sulphuric Acid in Kenya | Sanvil Industries Ltd

Sulphuric Acid is a widely used industrial mineral acid for fertilizer production, battery manufacturing, metal processing, water treatment, chemical manufacturing, mining, petroleum processing, and other controlled industrial applications. At Sanvil Industries Ltd, we supply high-quality Sulphuric Acid across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania at competitive wholesale and bulk prices, ensuring consistent concentration, reliable quality, and dependable availability for industrial and commercial customers.

Product Description – Sulphuric Acid

Sulphuric Acid, with the chemical formula H₂SO₄, is a strong mineral acid and one of the most important raw materials used in industrial chemical processing. Concentrated grades normally appear as clear, colourless to slightly coloured, dense liquids, depending on purity and specification.

Industries use the acid extensively in fertilizer production, lead-acid batteries, mineral processing, metal treatment, chemical synthesis, petroleum refining, and water-treatment processes. It also serves as a raw material for producing numerous sulphates and other industrial chemicals.

At Sanvil Industries Ltd, we supply Sulphuric Acid for different industrial requirements. Customers can request the appropriate concentration and grade for their intended application, supported by competitive pricing, dependable supply, technical documentation, and efficient delivery throughout East Africa.

Applications of Sulphuric Acid

1. Fertilizer Manufacturing

Chemical manufacturers use Sulphuric Acid to produce phosphate fertilizers and other agricultural chemical products.

2. Lead-Acid Battery Manufacturing

Appropriately diluted battery-grade acid serves as the electrolyte in lead-acid batteries used in vehicles, backup power systems, and industrial equipment.

3. Mining and Mineral Processing

Mining operations use the acid in selected mineral-processing, leaching, and extraction processes.

4. Metal Processing

Metal industries use H₂SO₄ in controlled pickling, cleaning, and surface-treatment processes.

5. Water Treatment

Suitable grades are used for pH adjustment and other controlled industrial water and wastewater treatment operations.

6. Chemical Manufacturing

Manufacturers use the acid as a major raw material for producing sulphates, intermediates, and numerous specialty chemicals.

7. Petroleum Processing

Refineries and petroleum-processing facilities use Sulphuric Acid in selected refining and chemical-treatment operations.

8. Detergent Manufacturing

Chemical producers use it in selected processes associated with the manufacture of detergent and surfactant raw materials.

9. Textile Processing

The textile industry uses suitable diluted solutions in selected manufacturing and processing operations.

10. Industrial Processing

Manufacturers use H₂SO₄ as a strong acid, dehydrating agent, and processing chemical in controlled industrial systems.

Key Features & Benefits of Sulphuric Acid

1. Strong Acidity

Provides effective acidity for suitable chemical manufacturing and industrial processing operations.

2. Important Industrial Raw Material

Serves as a fundamental chemical feedstock across fertilizer, mining, metal, chemical, and petroleum industries.

3. Effective pH Adjustment

Suitable grades provide reliable acidity control in appropriate industrial water-treatment processes.

4. Useful in Battery Systems

Correctly specified and diluted material is essential for lead-acid battery electrolyte applications.

5. Broad Chemical Reactivity

Supports numerous chemical reactions and manufacturing processes.

6. Different Concentrations Available

Customers can select specifications appropriate for their industrial requirements, subject to availability.

7. Reliable Product Quality

Controlled specifications support consistent performance in demanding industrial processes.

8. Competitive Pricing & Reliable Supply

Sanvil Industries Ltd provides competitive wholesale and bulk pricing with dependable supply throughout East Africa.

Technical Data Sheet (TDS)

Why Choose Sanvil Industries Ltd

• Trusted supplier of industrial chemicals in East Africa.
• Different concentrations and specifications available depending on requirements.
• Competitive wholesale and bulk pricing.
• Reliable supply for manufacturers, mines, water-treatment companies, and industrial users.
• COA and SDS/MSDS available upon request.
• Fast delivery across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
• Support when selecting the appropriate product specification.
• Prompt quotations for commercial and bulk requirements.

Safety & Handling

Sulphuric Acid is highly corrosive and can cause severe burns. Handling requires appropriate chemical-resistant PPE, suitable storage equipment, ventilation, trained personnel, and strict adherence to the supplier’s SDS. Mixing concentrated acid with water generates substantial heat; industrial users should follow approved site procedures and applicable regulations.

FAQs

Q1. What is Sulphuric Acid mainly used for?

A: H₂SO₄ is widely used in fertilizer production, batteries, mining, metal processing, water treatment, petroleum processing, and chemical manufacturing.

Q2. What is the chemical formula of Sulphuric Acid?

A: Its chemical formula is H₂SO₄, and its molecular weight is approximately 98.08 g/mol.

Q3. What concentration of Sulphuric Acid is available?

A: Concentrated industrial material is commonly available at concentrations up to approximately 98%. The exact concentration should be confirmed before ordering.

Q4. Is H₂SO₄ used in batteries?

A: Yes. Appropriately specified and diluted Sulphuric Acid is used as the electrolyte in lead-acid batteries.

Q5. Can H₂SO₄ be used in water treatment?

A: Yes. Suitable grades can be used for controlled pH adjustment and selected industrial water-treatment processes.

Q6. Why is H₂SO₄ used in fertilizer manufacturing?

A: It is an important raw material in the manufacture of phosphate fertilizers and other agricultural chemicals.

Q7. Is Sulphuric Acid used in mining?

A: Yes. Mining and mineral-processing operations use it in selected leaching, extraction, and processing applications.

Q8. How should Sulphuric Acid be stored?

A: Store it in compatible, properly labelled chemical containers in a designated corrosive-material storage area according to the product SDS and applicable regulations.

Q9. Are COA and SDS/MSDS available?

A: Yes. Certificates of Analysis and Safety Data Sheets are available upon request for applicable product batches.

Q10. Which countries does Sanvil Industries Ltd supply?

A: We supply Sulphuric Acid throughout Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and other East African markets.

Contact Us

For quotations or bulk orders in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, contact Sanvil Industries Ltd for competitive prices and fast delivery.

Sanvil Industries Ltd
Location: Industrial Area, Nairobi, Kenya
Phone: +254 722343016
Email: sanvilindustries@gmail.com