Product ID:6C 22FT BATTERY
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-031-6875
MSDS Number: BGFYM

GENERAL BATTERY CORP

READING, PA 19612-4205
US

Cage: 06810

GENERAL BATTERY CORPORATION

1262 READING, PA 19603 US

Telephone: 215 378-0500

Cage: 06810

SULFURIC ACID (SARA III)

CAS: 7664-93-9

RTECS: WS5600000

Fraction By Weight: 35%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

ANTIMONY (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7440-36-0

RTECS: CC4025000

Fraction By Weight: 0.2%

OSHA PEL 0.5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG (SB)/M3; 9596

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

ARSENIC (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7440-38-2

RTECS: CG0525000

Fraction By Weight: 0.003%

OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1018

ACGIH TLV: 0.01 MG/M3, A1; 9596

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

CALCIUM, METAL

CAS: 7440-70-2

RTECS: EV8040000

Fraction By Weight: 0.02%

TIN

CAS: 7440-31-5

RTECS: XP7320000

Fraction By Weight: 0.06%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3; 9596

SULFURIC ACID (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7664-93-9

RTECS: WS5600000

Fraction By Weight: 30-40%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3/3 STEL; 9596

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

INGREDIENTS 8-9 COMPRISE THE CASE MATERIAL

POLYPROPYLENE

CAS: 9003-07-0

RTECS: TR5000000

RUBBER, HARD

OTHER COMPONENTS, INGREDIENT 11

SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - FUSED

CAS: 60676-86-0

RTECS: VV7328000

Fraction By Weight: 3-5%

OSHA PEL SEE TABLE Z-3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3 RDUST;9596

Effects of Overexposure:LIQUID CAUSES SEVERE BURNS TO SKIN & EYES. MIST
IS IRRITATING TO EYES, NOSE & THROAT.

First Aid:FLUSH EYES OR SKIN WITH LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER AT LEAST 5
MIN WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHES OR SHOES. CALL PHYSICIAN IN
CASE OF CONTACT. WASH CLOTHING BEFORE RE-USE. DISCARD CONTAMINATED
SHOE S.

Extinguishing Media:USE WATER ON FIRE INVOLVING ACID
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING &
BREATHING APPARATUS
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:ATTACKS MANY METALS, RELEASING FLAMMABLE
HYDROGEN GAS. EXTREME HAZARD IN CONTACT W/MANY MATERIALS.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. DILUTE
CAUTIOUSLY WITH WATER & NEUTRALIZE WITH SODA ASH.

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE. SEPARATE
FROM CARBIDES, CHLORATES, FULMINATES, NITRATES, PICRATES, &
POWDERED METALS.

Respiratory Protection:NOT REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST IS PREFERABLE
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SPLASH-PROOF GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYEWASH FOUNTAIN & SAFETY SHOWER
Supplemental Safety and Health
TYPE NR: W-B-131-5-22F-375-W DATA IS
BASED ON SULFURIC ACID WHICH IS THE BATTERY ELECTROLYTE.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:111F
Vapor Pres:12
Spec Gravity:1.2
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR TO SLIGHTLY CLOUDY LIQUID; ODORLESS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:65

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MANY METALS
Stability Condition to Avoid:CONTACT WITH METALS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFUR TRIOXIDE & SULFUR DIOXIDE.

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT ALLOW UN-NEUTRALIZED ACID TO GET IN
SEWERS. DISPOSAL MUST BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL

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