Product ID:LEAD-ACID BATTERY, GROUP 74, CLASS 500
MSDS Date:06/01/1990
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-037-9173
MSDS Number: BJDKR

EXIDE CORP

645 PENN ST
READING, PA 19612-4205
US

Emergency Phone: 215-378-0798

Info Phone: 215-378-0798

Cage: 20038

EXIDE CORP

14205 READING, PA 19612-4205 US

Telephone: 610-378-0500/0798

Cage: 20038

LEAD (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-92-1

RTECS: OF7525000

Fraction By Weight: >60%

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

ANTIMONY (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-36-0

RTECS: CC4025000

Fraction By Weight: >2%

OSHA PEL 0.5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG SB/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

ARSENIC (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-38-2

RTECS: CG0525000

Fraction By Weight: <0.2%

OSHA PEL 0.5 MG/M3 (AS)

ACGIH TLV: 0.01,A1 MG/M3; 9394

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

CALCIUM, METAL

CAS: 7440-70-2

RTECS: EV8040000

Fraction By Weight: <0.2%

SULFURIC ACID (SARA III)

CAS: 7664-93-9

RTECS: WS5600000

Fraction By Weight: 10-30%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:BURNS,SEVERE IRRITATION OF
SKIN,EYES,MOUTH,THROAT,ESOPHAGUS AND STOMACH;INFLAMMATION OF
BRONCHIAL MEMBRANES. CHRONIC:EROSION OF TEETH,INFLAMMATION OF
NOSE,THROAT AND BRONCHIAL TUBES. LEAD - STOM ACH CRAMPS, ANEMIA,
NERVE DAMAGE.
Effects of Overexposure:COUGH,INCREASED RESPIRATORY
RATE,STINGING,BURNING SENSATION ON SKIN,EYE
IRRITATION,DISCOLORATION OF TEETH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:EXPOSURE TO MISTS MAY CAUSE LUNG
DAMAGE AND AGGRAVATE PULMONARY CONDITIONS.

First Aid:EYES/SKIN:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER.SEE DOCTOR
IMMEDIATELY.REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES.
INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.GIVE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED.SEE
DOCTOR. INGESTION:DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT. GIVE MILK OR WATER,FOLLOWED
BY 2 OUNCESOF MILK OF MAGNESIA (NO CARBONATES).SEE DOCTOR
IMMEDIATELY.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE APPROPRIATE AGENT FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY GENERATE HYDROGEN ON OVERCHARGE.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR APPROPIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.DILUTE
CAUTIOUSLY WITH WATER.COVER WITH SODA ASH OR QUICKLIME.SCOOP UP AND
PLACE IN APPROPIATE DISPOSAL CONTAINER.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH (SODIUM CARBONATE) OR QUICKLIME (CALCIUM
OXIDE).

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM IGNITION SOURCES AND
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.AVOID CONTACT WITH ORGANIC MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:KEEP TERMINALS COVERED IN PLASTIC CASE.AVOID SHORTING
BATTERIES.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED
CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR FOR ACIDS OR FULL FACE MASK AS APPROPIATE FOR
EXPOSURE OF CONCERN WHEN TLV IS EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:GENERAL (MECHANICAL) VENTILATION. LOCAL EXHAUST IN CONFINED
AREAS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRON AND BOOTS.EYES WASH STATION AND
SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:C1
pH:<7
Appearance and Odor:SOLID BATTERY

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID ACTIVE METALS, ORGANIC MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID PROLONGED OVERCHARGE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFURIC ACID FUMES,SULFUR
DIOXIDE,SULFUR TRIOXIDE,CARBON MONOXIDE,HYDROGEN GAS.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER.
DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL
REGUALTIONS.

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