BFBSC - GELL CELL/DYNASTY

Product Identification

Product ID:GELL CELL/DYNASTY
MSDS Date:02/01/1991
FSC:6140
NIIN:00-502-6262
MSDS Number: BFBSC

Responsible Party
JOHNSON CONTROLS INC GLOBE BATTERY DIV
5757 N GREEN BAY AVE
MILWAUKEE, WI 53201
US

Emergency Phone: 414-228-2746/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 414-228-3139

Cage: 25244

Contractor
JOHNSON CONTROLS INC GLOBE BATTERY DIV
591 MILWAUKEE, WI 53201 US

Telephone: 800-365-7777

Cage: 25244

Ingredients

LEAD (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-92-1

RTECS: OF7525000

Fraction By Weight: 34%

OSHA PEL 0.05 MG/M3;1910.1025

ACGIH TLV: 0.15 MG/M3;DUST 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB


LEAD OXIDE

CAS: 1309-60-0

RTECS: OG0700000

Fraction By Weight: 31%


LEAD SULFATE (SARA III)

CAS: 7446-14-2

RTECS: OG4375000

Fraction By Weight: 1%

OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1025

ACGIH TLV: 0.15 MG PB/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS


SULFURIC ACID (SARA III)

CAS: 7664-93-9

RTECS: WS5600000

Fraction By Weight: 11.9%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS


WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: 22.1%


PLASTIC BATTERY CASE


WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000


WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000


PLASTIC BATTERY CASE


PLASTIC BATTERY CASE

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: SEVERE EYE, SKIN AND UPPER
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM IRRITATION. POSSIBLE CORNEAL DAMAGE. CHRONIC:
TEETH EROSION, CHRONIC BRONCHITIS. EXPOSURE TO LEAD MAY CAUSE
CHRONIC ANEMIA, KIDNEY AND NERVOUS SYST EM DAMAGE. NOTE: UNDER
NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE, THERE IS NO HEALTH HAZARD. HEALTH HAZARD
ONLY OCCURS IF BATTERY BREAKS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:LEAD IS LISTED UNDER NTP AND IARC.
Effects of Overexposure:CONTACT WITH ELECTROLYTE: EYES/SKIN: SEVERE
IRRITATION AND BURNS. INGESTION: SEVERE IRRITATION AND BURNS TO
MOUTH, THROAT AND STOMACH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SULFURIC ACID MAY AGGRAVATE SKIN
DISEASES SUCH AS ECZEMA AND DERMATITIS. LEAD CAN AGGRAVATE FORMS OF
KIDNEY, LIVER AND NEUROLOGIC DISEASES.

First Aid

First Aid:FOR CONTACT WITH ELECTROLYTE: EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH
WATER FOR AT LEAT 15 MINUTES. SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER WHILE
REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES. INHALATION:REMOVE FROM
EXPOSURE. I NGESTION:GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER ORMILK. DO NOT
INDUCE VOMITING. FOR ALL EXPOSURES GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Fire Fighting

Lower Limits:4.1(HYDROGN)
Upper Limits:74 (HYDROGN)
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM, CARBON DIOXIDE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE POSITIVE PRESSURE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HYDROGEN & OXYGEN GASES ARE PRODUCED IN
THE BATTERY DURING NORMAL OPERATION. AVOID CHANCE OF EXPLOSION
AND/OR FIRE BY KEEPING SOURCES OF IGNITION AWAY.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS AND ALL IGNITION
SOURCES. COVER SPILL WITH SODA ASH OR QUICKLIME. MIX WELL. MAKE
CERTAIN MIXTURE IS NEUTRAL THEN COLLECT RESIDUE AND PLACE IN
APPROPIATE DISPOSAL CONTAINER . WEAR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH (SODIUM CARBONATE) OR QUICKLIME (CALCIUM
OXIDE).

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:NO INFORMATION GIVEN ON MSDS BY MFR.
STORE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. NEVER RECHARGE BATTERIES IN
UNVENTILATED, ENCLOSED SPACE.
Other Precautions:DO NOT PERMIT FLAMES OR SPARKS IN THE VICINITY OF
BATTERIES. IF ACID COMES IN CONTACT WITH CLOTHING, DISCARD
CLOTHING.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED.
Ventilation:GENERAL (MECHANICAL) VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:VINYL COATED, PVC, GAUNTLET TYPE.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES.*
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES. ACID RESISTANT CLOTHING PLUS
GOGGLES AND/OR FACE SHIELD IF HANDLING ELECTROLYTE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING, DRINKING,
OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
KEY2:KT BATTERY IS SEALED W/GELLED ELECTROLYTE.

Chemical Properties

HCC:N1
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE"
Spec Gravity:>1
Appearance and Odor:TRANSPARENT TO OPAQUE CASE SEALED WITH TOP
TERMINALS AND VENT CAPS

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, STRONG REDUCING AGENTS, MOST METALS, ORGANIC
MATERIAL, CHLORATES, NITRATES, PICRATES, FULMINATES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:SPARKS AND OTHER IGNITION SOURCES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN, SULFUR DIOXIDE, SULFUR
TRIOXIDE, OXIDES OF LEAD AND SULFUR.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:*ELECTROLYTE: DISPOSE OF AS HAZARDOUS WASTE
I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS. DO NOT FLUSH LEAD/ACID TO
SEWER. *BATTERIES: SEND TO LEAD SMELTER FOR RECLAMATION. COMPLY
WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDE RAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL
REGULATIONS.

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