Product ID:24-475 (6CO 24T)
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-031-6879
MSDS Number: BGFYX

EXIDE CORP.-GENERAL BATTERY CORP

645 PENN STREET
READING, PA 19601
US

Emergency Phone: 215-378-0527/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 215-378-0527

Cage: 08163

EXIDE CORP.-GENERAL BATTERY CORP

READING, PA 19601 US

Telephone: 215-378-0527/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Cage: 08163

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

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: 65.0%

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

First Aid:IRRIGATE EYES WITH WATER W/LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER FOR AT
LEAST 15 MINS WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHES OR SHOES. CALL
DR. IN CASE OF EYE CONTACT.WASH CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.DISCARD
CONTAMINATED SHOES. IN CASE OF EYE OR RESPIR. IRRIT.REMOVE PERS

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, USE H*2O CAREFULLY TO AVOID SPLATTER
& HT.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT & BREATHING
APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:ATTACKS MANY METALS, RELEASING FLAMMABLE
HYDROGEN GAS. AVOID SPARKS, DO NOT SMOKE OR USE OPEN FLAME.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. COVER
SPILL WITH SODIUM CARNONATE OR AN EQUAL MIXTURE OF SOA ASH & SLAKED
LIME. AFTER MIXING, ADD WATER IF NECESSARY TO FORM A SCURRY.

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT CONTAINERS AGAINST PHYSICAL
DAMAGE & PREVENT CONTACTS WITH WATER.SEPARATE FROM
CARBIDES,CHLORATES,FULMINATES,NITRATES,PICRATES & POWDERED MTLS
Other Precautions:SEPARATE FROM COMBUSTIBLES. WEAR RUBBER GLOVES,
CHEMICAL GOGGLES, RUBBER BOOTS, & CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE RESPIRATION.

Respiratory Protection:CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR WHEN REQUIRED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST IS REQUIRED. MECHANICAL IS ACCEPTABLE.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SPLASH-PROOF GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:EYEWASH FOUNTAIN & SAFETY SHOWER, RUBBER
BOOTS.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:111F
Vapor Pres:12
Spec Gravity:1.2
Viscosity:NOT RELEVANT
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR TO SLIGHTLY CLOUDY, ODORLESS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:65.0

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MANY METALS (POWDERED),CARBIDES,CHLORATES,NITRATES,PICRATES.
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. ADD SLOWLY TO A LARGE AMOUNT OF SOLUTION OF SODA ASH &
SLAKED LIME BY STIRRING FOR NEUTRALIZATION. DISCHARGE THE SOLUTION
WITH A LARGE AMOUNT OF WATE R INTO AN APPROVED DISPOSAL AREA.

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