Product ID:BATTERIES ELEC. STORAGE. WET EXIDE
MSDS Date:05/31/1986
FSC:6140
NIIN:00F008074
MSDS Number: BBZGC

EXIDE CORPORATION

101 GIBRALTAR RD
HORSHAM, PA 19044

Emergency Phone: (215) 441-7531

Info Phone: (215) 441-7531

Cage: 60038

TIMKEN CORP GOVERNMENT SALES BON-17

14205 CANTON, OH 44706-2798 US

Telephone: 330-471-6587/330-471-6470 FAX

Cage: 60038

SULFURIC ACID (SARA III)

CAS: 7664-93-9

RTECS: WS5600000

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:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NO POSSIBILITY OF OVEREXPOSURE TO
LEAD, ETC, UNLESS BATTERY IS DESTROYED. SULFURIC ACID MIST CAUSES
COUGHING AND W/BURN EYES & SKIN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:CAUSES COUGHING AND W/BURN EYES & SKIN.

First Aid:SKIN/EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. SEE
PHYSICIAN.

Lower Limits:4.0%
Upper Limits:74.2
Extinguishing Media:HALOGEN OF DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:PROMPT EVACUATION, & RESCUE OF TRAPPED
PERSONNEL IS NEEDED.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WILL GENERATE HYDROGEN & SULFURIC ACID
MIST ON OVERCHARGE.

Spill Release Procedures:WASH WITH WATER OR NEUTRALIZE WITH SODIUM
CARBONATE OR BICARBONATE.
Neutralizing Agent:SODIUM CARBONATE OR BICARBONATE

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM FLAMES DURING &
IMMEDIATELY AFTER CHARGE. DON'T SHORT BATTERY WITH TOOLS, ETC.
Other Precautions:AVOID PROLONGED OVERCHARGE IN CONFINED AREAS.

Respiratory Protection:SULFURIC ACID MIST - HALF MASK WITH DUST & MIST
FILTER.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST - CHANGE AIR IN ROOMM 3-4 TIMES PER HOUR.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:GOGGLES, FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRON RECOMMENDED
Supplemental Safety and Health

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:KEEP AWAY FROM FLAMES DURING & IMMEDIATELY
AFTER CHARGE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN, ARSINE & STIBINE ON
OVERCHARGE ONLY.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:PROLONGED OVERCHARGING IN CONFINED
SPACES.

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