Product ID:74-465
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-032-3618
MSDS Number: BGGBZ

GENERAL BATTERY CORPORATION

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

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: 65 - 70%

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

First Aid:IN CASE OF CONTACT,IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES OR SKIN W/LARGE
QUANTITIES OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 5 MINUTES WHILE REMOVING
CONTAMINATED CLOTHES OR SHOES. CALL PHYSICIAN IN CASE OF EYE
CONTACT.WASH CLOTHING B EFORE REUSE. DISCARD CONTAMINATED SHOES.

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL.IF WATER IS USED USE W/CARE TO AVOID
SPLATTER
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT &
BREATHING APPARATUS
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:ATTACKS MANY METALS,RELEASING FLAMMABLE
HYDROGEN GAS.EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS IN CONTACT W/MANY MATL'S.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.COVER
WITH SODIUM CARBONATE OR AN EQUAL MIXTURE OF SODA ASH & SLAKED
LIME.AFTER MIXING,ADD WATER CAUTIOUSLY IF NECESSARY TO FORM A
SLURRY

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT CONTAINERS AGAINST PHYSICAL
DAMAGE & PREVENT CONTACTS WITH WATER.SEPARATE FROM
CARBIDES,CHLORATES,FULMINATES,NITRATES,PICRATES,POWDERED METALS
Other Precautions:SEPARATE FROM COMBUSTIBLES MATERIALS.WEAR CHEMICAL
CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR.

Respiratory Protection:NOT REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.IF NEED,USE
CHEM.CART.RESPIRATO
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST IS PREFERABLE & MECHANICAL IS ACCEPTABLE
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SPLASH PROOF GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER BOOTS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS(CONTD):EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS WITH
EXPLOSIVES.AVOID SPARKS AND DO NO SMOKE OR USE OPEN FLAME AROUND
BATTERIES CONTAINING ACID

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:111F
Vapor Pres:12
Spec Gravity:1.2
Evaporation Rate & Reference:CLEAR TO SLIGHTLY
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:CLOUDY, ODORLESS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MANY METALS.CARBIDES,CHLORATES,FULMINATES,NITRATES,PICRATES
Stability Condition to Avoid:CONTACT WITH METALS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFUR TRIOXIDE & SULFUR

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.DISCHARGE THE SOLUTION W/LARGE AMOUNT OF
WATER INTO A SINK LINED W/PROT ECTIVE MATTING & FILLED W/CHIPPED
MARBLE.

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