BHJGP - BATTERY ELECTRIC STORAGE,WET,PC-31-625 C

Product Identification

Product ID:BATTERY ELECTRIC STORAGE,WET,PC-31-625 C
MSDS Date:04/15/1986
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-134-5413
MSDS Number: BHJGP

Responsible Party
GNB INC INDUSTRIAL BATTERY DIV WOODLAKE CORP PARK
829 PARKVIEW BOULEVARD
LOMBARD, IL 60148-3249
US

Emergency Phone: 708-691-7886/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 708-691-7886

Cage: 88219

Contractor
GNB INC.
SAINT PAUL (MENDOTA HTS), MN 55118 US

Telephone: 612-681-5000

Cage: 0MM77

Ingredients

LEAD (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-92-1

RTECS: OF7525000

Fraction By Weight: 50%

OSHA PEL 0.05 MG/M3;1910.1025

ACGIH TLV: 0.15 MG/M3;DUST 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB


SULFURIC ACID (SARA III)/ELECTROLYTE

CAS: 7664-93-9

RTECS: WS5600000

Fraction By Weight: 27%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE AND CHRONIC- THIS IS A
NON-SPILLABLE BATTERY. IF THE BATTERY IS BROKEN, LEADING OR ON
FIRE, CAN CAUSE EYE, SKIN IRRITATION AND BURNS. CHRONIC- NONE
KNOWN.
Effects of Overexposure:STINGING AND BURNING SENSATION TO SKIN AND
EYES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN

First Aid

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. EYE/SKIN:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. HOLD EYELIDS OPEN.
INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. ORAL:NOT LIKELY.

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:ORDINARY
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WHEN ON CHARGE AND APPROACHING FULL
CHARGE, GASES GENERATED ARE VOLATILE (OXYGEN AND HYDROGEN). KEEP
AWAY SOURCES OF IGNITION (SPARKS & FLAMES).

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR ACID-RESISTANT CLOTHING, BOOTS, GLOVES
AND FACE SHIELD. VENTILATE AREA. STOP FLOW OF MATERIAL.
CONTAIN/ABSORB SPILLS WITH DRY SAND, EARTH, VERMICULITE. CAREFULLY
NEUTRALIZE WITH SODA ASH, SODIUM BICARBONATE, LIME. DO NOT
DISCHARGE TO SEWER.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH, BAKING SODA

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE- STORE WITH VENT-SIDE UP. BE
CERTAIN VENTS ARE FREE OF DIRT TO INSURE AIR FLOW.
Other Precautions:DO NOT SHORT OUT POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE ELECTRODES
WITH A CONDUCTOR. THIS MAY CAUSE A HOT ELECTRICAL SPARK.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Ventilation:ADEQUATE
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES OR FACE SHIELD (CHARGING)
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRON WHEN CHARGING
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID SOURCES OF IGNITION WHEN CHARGING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:BATTERY

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:SPARKS AND FLAMES WHILE ON CHARGE.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT DISPOSE OF BATTERY. SPENT OR UNUSABLE
BATTERIES SHOULD BE RECYCLED BY A LICENSED BATTERY RECYCLER.
OBSERVE ALL LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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