BHBVQ - NP SERIES; #NP38-12

Product Identification

Product ID:NP SERIES; #NP38-12
MSDS Date:02/02/1988
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-277-3757
MSDS Number: BHBVQ

Responsible Party
TOKYO JAPAN)
9782 ALBURTIS AVE
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670
US

Emergency Phone: 213-949-4266

Info Phone: 213-949-4266

Cage: NO349

Contractor
YUASA-EXIDE INC
14145 READING, PA 19612-4145 US

Telephone: 610-208-1975

Cage: 77280

Ingredients

SULFURIC ACID (SARA III)

CAS: 7664-93-9

RTECS: WS5600000

Fraction By Weight: 32-40%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS


WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: BALANCE

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:CORROSIVE TO ALL BODY
TISSUES,IRRITATION,BURNING OF EYES,SKIN,RESPIRATORY TRACT,G.I.
TRACT,MUCOUS MEMBRANES,ULCERATION.
CHRONIC:IRRITATION,DERMATITIS,DENTAL EROSION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:DATA PER MSDS.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS DATA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE
WORSEN.

First Aid

First Aid:EYES:FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR ABOUT 15
MINUTES;SEEK MEDICAL HELP IMMEDIATELY. SKIN:WASH THOROUGHLY WITH
WATER;CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IF NEEDED. INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH
AIR,CONSULT A PHYSI CIAN. INGESTION:IF CONSCIOUS,GIVE LARGEAMOUNTS
OF WATER,CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL,CO*2,WATER FOG,WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED
AREA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:AVOID EXTREME HEAT;ACIS VAPORS/MIST;USE
FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;REMOVE ALL
IGNITION SOURCES.PROTECT EYES AND SKIN.RECOVER SOLID BATTERY FOR
PROPER DISPOSAL;IF LIQUID;USE SUITABLE INERT ABSORBANT MATERIAL AND
RECOVER FOR PROPER DISPOS AL.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH,LIME.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY AND WELL VENTILATED
AREA;USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NOT NEEDED NORMALLY;USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
RESPIRATOR FOR ACID MIST/VAPORS IF ABOVE PEL/TLV.
Ventilation:NOT NEEDED NORMALLY;USE GENERAL VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN
PEL/TLV.
Protective Gloves:ACID RESISTANT/RUBBER.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS.
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,ACID RESISTANT
BOOTS,EYE-WASH FACILITIES/SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN;DO NOT BREATHE
VAPORS/MIST;DO NOT USE CONTAMINATE CLOTHES;WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER
USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:203F/95C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-103F/-70C
Vapor Pres:10 MMHG
Vapor Density:>1.0
Spec Gravity:1.245-1.295
pH:ACID
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:SULFURIC ACID,ACQUOUS SOLUTION.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
COMBUSTIBLES,ORGANIC MATERIALS(CHLORATES,CARBIDES,NITRATES,METALS).
Stability Condition to Avoid:BREAKING OR CRUSH OF BATTERY CASE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFUR TRIOXIDE,CO,SULFUR
DIOXIDE,LARGE QUANTITIES OF HEAT.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE
AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.DO NOT INCINERATE.

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