Product ID:LEAD/ACID STORAGE BATTERY
MSDS Date:06/19/1986
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-113-6230
MSDS Number: BGMKL

C & D POWER SYSTEMS

3043 WALTON ROAD
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA 19462

Emergency Phone: 215-828-9000

Info Phone: 215-828-9000

Cage: FO279

C & D TECHNOLOGIES, INC

3053 BLUE BELL, PA 19422-0858 US

Telephone: 215-619-2700

Cage: 1K126

SULFURIC ACID (SARA III)

CAS: 7664-93-9

RTECS: WS5600000

Fraction By Weight: 10-30%

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: 60%

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

CALCIUM OXIDE

CAS: 1305-78-8

RTECS: EW3100000

Fraction By Weight: 1%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3; 9192

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CONTACT MAY CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE TO
EYES,SEVERE BURNS AND ULCERATION OF SKIN. INHALATION:CAUSES UPPER
RESPIRATORY IRRITATION AND POSSIBLE PULMONARY EDEMA;
INGESTION:CAUSES SEVERE INJURIES.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS WILL BE
AGGRAVATED BY BREATHING ACID MISTS.

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

Extinguishing Media:CO*2,DRY CHEMICAL,FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SCBA & 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 CARBONATE). 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

HCC:C1
Spec Gravity:1.215-1.250
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR,STRONG ACRID ODOR

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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