Product ID:93EH; BATTERY WET, FILLED WITH ACID CORROSI
MSDS Date:11/09/1990
FSC:6140
NIIN:00-122-6110
MSDS Number: BCZTK

EAST PENN MANUFACTURING CO., INC.

DEKA ROAD
LYON STATION, PA 19536
US

Emergency Phone: 215-682-6361

Info Phone: 215-682-6361

Cage: DO231

EAST PENN MFG CO INC

LYON STATION, PA 19536 US

Telephone: 610-682-6361

Cage: 04055

SULFURIC ACID (SARA III)

CAS: 7664-93-9

RTECS: WS5600000

Fraction By Weight: 20-44%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

LEAD (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-92-1

RTECS: OF7525000

Fraction By Weight: 43-70%

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: 0-4%

OSHA PEL 0.5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG SB/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CONTACT MAY CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE TO
EYES,SEVERE BURNS AND ULCERATION OF SKIN. INHALATION MAY DAMAGE
RESPIRATORY TRACT. INGESTION WILL CAUSE SEVERE BURNS.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE NOTED.

First Aid:EYES/SKIN:FLUSH WITH WATER.SEE DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. INGESTION:GIVE MILK OR WATER,FOLLOWED BY 2
OZ MILK OR MAGNESIA (NO CARBONATES),SEE DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.
INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED.SEE
DOCTOR.

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Lower Limits:4, HYDROGEN
Upper Limits:74, HYDROGEN
Extinguishing Media:CLASS ABC EXTINGUISHER,CO*2 AND/OR HALON.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SCBA,FACE SHIELD,FULL PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING. COOL EXTERIOR OF BATTERY TO PREVENT RUPTURE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:BATTERY EMITS HYDROGEN GAS WHICH MAY
EXPLODE IF IGNITED. ACID MAY EMIT TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE. WATER
WILL CAUSE HEAT GENERATION,BOIL OVER & SPLATTER.

Spill Release Procedures:COVER WITH SAND & NEUTRALIZE WITH SODA ASH OR
QUICKLIME. SCOOP UP & CONTAINERIZE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH (SODIUM CARBONATED). QUICKLIME (CALCIUM
OXIDE).

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM IGNITION SOURCES &
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL.AVOID CONTACT WITH ORGANIC MATERIAL.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. NIOSH APPROVED CARTRIDGE
RESPIRATOR FOR ACIDS OR FULL FACE MASK IF REQUIRED.
Ventilation:GENERAL (MECHANICAL) VENTILATION. LOCAL EXHAUST IN CONFINED
AREAS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER.
Eye Protection:GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRON & BOOTS. EYE WASH STATION &
SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THE BATTERY IS SHIPPED AND STORED DRY. AFTER ADDITION OF THE
ELECTROLYTE (SULFURIC ACID), THE HCC WILL BE C1.

HCC:Z7
Boiling Pt:=112.8C, 235.F
Vapor Pres:13
Spec Gravity:1.220-1.325
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<1 (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR,COLORLESS,ACRID ODOR. SULFURIC ACID SOLUTION
IN BATTERY CASE.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
BASES,OXIDIZERS,REDUCING AGENTS,METAL POWDERS,ORGANIC MATERIAL.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT. PROLONGED OVERCHARGING IN CONFINED
SPACES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SO*2,SO*3.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW FEDERAL,STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS.

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