Product ID:BATTERY, ELECTRIC, STORAGE, WET
MSDS Date:04/15/1986
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-193-6579
MSDS Number: BNCLK

GNB INC

1110 HIGHWAY 110
MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN 55118
US

Emergency Phone: 612-618-5000

Info Phone: 612-618-5000

Cage: 70658

GNB INC

MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN 55118 US

Telephone: 612-618-5000

Cage: 70658

LEAD (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-92-1

RTECS: OF7525000

Fraction By Weight: 50%

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

SULFURIC ACID (SARA III)

CAS: 7664-93-9

RTECS: WS5600000

Fraction By Weight: 27%

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:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: SULFURIC ACID MAY CAUSE
IRRITATION OF EYES, NOSE AND THROAT. PROLONGED CONTACT MAY CAUSE
SEVERE BURNS. CHRONIC: REPEATED CONTACT CAUSES IRRITATION AND SKIN
BURNS. REPEATED EXPOSURE TO MIST MAY CAUSE EROSION OF TEETH,
CHRONIC-EYE IRRITATION, INFLAMMATION OF THE NOSE, THROAT AND
BRONCHIAL TUBES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PER MANUFACTURER. HOWEVER, LEAD AND LEAD
COMPOUNDS ARE LISTED BY NTP AND IARC AS POSSIBLY CARCINOGENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:COUGH, INCREASED RESPIRATORY RATE, STINGING,
BURNS/IRRITATION OF EYES AND SKIN, DISCOLORATION OF TEETH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:EXPOSURE TO ACID MIST CAN AGGRAVATE
PULMONARY DISORDERS.

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, PROVIDE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED.
EYE CONTACT:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. SKIN CONTACT:FLUSH
WITH WATER, AND WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. GET MED ATTENTION IF
SYMPTOMS PE RSIST. INGESTION:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING,DRINK 2-3
GLASSES OF WATER AND GET MEDICAL HELP IMMEDIATELY.

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WHEN
FIGHTING FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:GENERATES FLAMMABLE HYDROGEN GAS WEHN
CHARGED. KEEP SOURCES OF IGNITION AWAY.

Spill Release Procedures:APPLY EQUAL AMOUNT OF BAKING SODA, SODA ASH,
CAUSTIC SODA OR EQUIVALENT OVER SPILLED ELECTROLYTE TO NEUTRALIZE
IT AND ADD WATER IF NECESSARY TO FORM A SLURRY. SCOOP UP SLURRY.
Neutralizing Agent:BAKING SODA, SODA ASH, CAUSTIC SODA

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE WITH VENT SIDE UP. BE CERTAIN
VENTS ARE FREE OF DIRT, ETC TO ENSURE AIR FLOW.
Other Precautions:DO NOT SHORT OUT POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE ELECTRODES
WITH A CONDUCTOR. THIS MAY CUASE A HOT ELECTRICAL SPARK. DO NOT
OVERCHARGE BATTERIES.

Respiratory Protection:NOT NORMALLY REQUIRED
Ventilation:GENERAL SHOULD BE SUFFICIENT
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES OR FACESHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:WORK CLOTHING, EMERGENCY EYEWASH/SHOWER
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER AFTER HANDLING PRODUCT
AND BEFORE EATING DRINKING OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

HCC:C1
pH:<2
Appearance and Odor:12 VOLT, 25 AMPERE HOUR LEAD ACID STORAGE BATTERY,
SEALED, PLASTIC CASING.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OPEN FLAMES
Stability Condition to Avoid:PHYSICAL DAMAGE TO BATTERY CASING
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN GAS, OXIDES OF SULFUR AND
METAL OXIDES.

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT DISPOSE OF BATTERIES. SPENT OR UNUSED
BATTERIES SHOULD BE RECYCLED BY A LICENSED BATTERY RECYCLER.

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