BGFYZ - W-B-1311 STORAGE BATTERY ELECTROLYTE

Product Identification

Product ID:W-B-1311 STORAGE BATTERY ELECTROLYTE
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-031-6880
MSDS Number: BGFYZ

Responsible Party
EAST PENN MANUFACTURING CO;INC
DEKA RD
LYON STATION, PA 19536
US

Emergency Phone: NONE

Cage: DO231

Contractor
EAST PENN MFG CO INC
LYON STATION, PA 19536 US

Telephone: 610-682-6361

Cage: 04055

Ingredients

SULFURIC ACID (SARA III)

CAS: 7664-93-9

RTECS: WS5600000

Fraction By Weight: 27.0%

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: 71.0%

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 (CAS 007 440 360)

RTECS: BN6650000

Fraction By Weight: 2.0%

ACGIH TLV: 0.5MG/CUM

Hazards

Effects of Overexposure:SORE THROAT,COUGHING,SHORTNESS OF
BREATH,LABORED BRTHG,CORROSIVE TO SKIN,EYES,ABDOM.PAIN,VOMITG,DIAR

First Aid

First Aid:BATTERY CONTAINS H*2SO*4 DILUTED W/H*2O.KEEP IT AWAY FROM
EYES,SKIN & CLOTHING.IN CASE OF CONTACT FLUSH IMMEDIATELY WITH
WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS.OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION ESPECIALLY IF
EYES ARE AFFE CTED.SEE SUPPLEMENTAL DATA.

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:NONE SPECIFIED
Fire Fighting Procedures:COOL EXT.BATTERY.WEAR SPEC.RESP.PROTECT &
PROTECTIVE CLOTHES
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:H*2 GAS,MAY EXPLODE IF IGNITED.USE GOOD
VENTILATION,NO OPEN FLAMES OR SPARKS OR OTHER SOURCES IGNITN

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:PREVENT CONTACT WITH ACID.MINOR LEAKS & SPILLS
CAN BE DILUTED WITH PLENTY OF WATER & NEUTRALIZED WITH SODA ASH OR
LIME.IF WATER NOT AVAILABLE,COVER WITH SAND,ASHES OR GRAVEL &
NEUTRALIZE WITH SODA ASH OR LIME.COLLECT IN SEALABLE CONTAINERS.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM REACTIVE
MATERIALS,OXIDIZABLES,CARBIDES,ETC.SEPARATE FROM STRONG
BASES.PROTECT CONTAINERS AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:SODA ASH,SAND OR LIME SHOULD BE KEPT IN SAME GENERAL
AREA FOR EMERGENCY USE.SEPARATE FROM
CHLORATES,FULMINATES,NITRATES,PICRATES,POWDERED METALS &
COMBUSTIBLES.WEAR RUBB.GLOVES,CHEM.CART.RESP.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS,CHEM.CARTRIDGE RESPIR(OPTIONAL)
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST IS RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:FACE SHIELD,RUBBER APRONS OR PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EMERGENCY & FIRST AID(CONTD):INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR,"CPR" IF
NEEDED.SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLTHG.INGESTION:RINSE MOUTH,GIVE
PLENTY OF H*2O TO DRINK,TRANSPORT TO HOSPITAL IMMEDIATELY.

Chemical Properties

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:235F
Vapor Pres:13
Vapor Density:0.0
Spec Gravity:1.265
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR,COLORLESS LIQUID,NO ODOR

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MANY ORGANIC COMPDS,ATTACKS CLOTHING,BASES,BASE METALS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:BASE METALS(EXCEPT PB)FORMS
H*2(COMB.GAS)

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:PLACE IN ACID RESISTANT CONTAINERS & DISPOSE IAW
LOCAL,STATE & FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS,OR ADD SLOWLY TO A LARGE AMOUNT
OF SODA ASH & SLAKED LIME BY STIRRING & DISCHARGE SOLUTION W/LARGE
AMTS OF WATER INT O AN APPROVED DISPOSAL AREA.

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