BBFLL - W-B-131M LEAD/ACID STORAGE BATTERY

  • MSDS: BBFLL
  • Manufacturer: GENERAL BATTERY CORP
  • Product Name: W-B-131M LEAD/ACID STORAGE BATTERY
  • National Stock Number: 6140-00D001791
Product Identification

Product ID:W-B-131M LEAD/ACID STORAGE BATTERY
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6140
NIIN:00D001791
MSDS Number: BBFLL

Responsible Party
GENERAL BATTERY CORPORATION
READING, PA 19612-4205
US

Cage: 06810

Contractor
GENERAL BATTERY CORPORATION
1262 READING, PA 19603 US

Telephone: 215 378-0500

Cage: 06810

Ingredients

SULFURIC ACID (SARA III)

CAS: 7664-93-9

RTECS: WS5600000

Fraction By Weight: 36%

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

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: 64%

Hazards

Effects of Overexposure:SEVERE IRRITATION AND BURNS.

First Aid

First Aid:SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER.
INHALED: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.ING:GIVE
MILK MIXED W.EGG WHITES OR VEG.OIL.DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT--SEE DOCTOR
IMMEDIATEL Y--

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:CO*2, FOAM, DRY CHEM & H*2O FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SCBA AND FULL-COVER SULFURIC ACID
RESISTANT CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:REACTS W.MOST METALS TO YIELD
EXPLOSIVE/FLAMMABLE HYDROGEN GAS.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:STOP SPILL-VENTILATE-WEAR RESP.ACID-RESIST
CLOTH-SM SPILL:ABSORB IN INERT MTL & PLACE IN PLASTIC DISPOSL
CONT;FLUSH RESIDUE W.WTR-LG SPILL:NEUTRALIZE W.LIME,SODA
ASH,SOD.BICARB;DO NOT PERMIT EXCESS TO RUN INTO SEWER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY WELL VENTED LOW FIRE
RISK AREA. PROTECT FROM HEAT,SHOCK,FRICTION. KEEP CONTAINERS
CLOSED.
Other Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM HEAT,ACIDS,OXIDIZERS-AVOID CONTACT
W.MATERIALS-WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.

Exposure Controls

Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST PREFERRED,MECHANICAL EXHAUST ACEPTABLE.
Protective Gloves:AC.RESIST.RUBBR
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
WASH STATION
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATED SEP.85/THIS MSDS IS FOR THE ACID CONTAINED IN THE BATTERY.

Chemical Properties

HCC:V1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:203F,95C
Vapor Pres:10
Vapor Density:>1
Spec Gravity:1.270
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<1(ETHER=1)
Solubility in Water:100
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR LIQUID,WITH SHARP,PENETRATING PUNGUENT ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WTR;COMBUTIBL;ORG.MTL;STRONG REDUCERS;STRONG OXID;METLS;SO*3
Stability Condition to Avoid:CONTACT WITH METALS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SO*3;CO;SULF.AC.FUMES;SO*2

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:KEEP IN COVERED DRUMS,PENDING DISPOSAL. HANDLE &
DISPOSE IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
INTERNATIONAL,FEDERAL,STATE, & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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