Product ID:4-LMS-450 LEAD/ACID BATTERY-1
MSDS Date:06/01/1988
FSC:6140
NIIN:00-422-9216
MSDS Number: BHXMX

EXIDE CORP

645 PENN ST
READING, PA 19612-4205
US

Emergency Phone: 215-378-0527

Info Phone: 215-378-0527

Cage: 20038

EXIDE CORP

14205 READING, PA 19612-4205 US

Telephone: 610-378-0500/0798

Cage: 20038

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

ANTIMONY (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-36-0

RTECS: CC4025000

Fraction By Weight: >2%

OSHA PEL 0.5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG SB/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

ARSENIC (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-38-2

RTECS: CG0525000

Fraction By Weight: <0.2%

OSHA PEL 0.5 MG/M3 (AS)

ACGIH TLV: 0.01,A1 MG/M3; 9394

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

POLYSTYRENE

CAS: 9003-53-6

RTECS: WL6475000

Fraction By Weight: <6%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:BURNS,SEVERE IRRITATION OF
SKIN,EYES,MOUTH,THROAT,ESOPHAGUS AND STOMACH;INFLAMMATION OF
BRONCHIAL MEMBRANES. CHRONIC:EROSION OF TEETH,INFLAMMATION OF
NOSE,THROAT AND BRONCHIAL TUBES. (HAZARD ARE DESCRIBED AFTER
BATTERY IS FILLED WITH ACID)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:ARSENIC IS LISTED BY NTP,IARC AND OSHA.
LEAD IS LISTED BY NTP AND IARC.
Effects of Overexposure:COUGH,INCREASED RESPIRATORY
RATE,STINGING,BURNING SENSATION ON SKIN,EYE
IRRITATION,DISCOLORATION OF TEETH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:EXPOSURE TO MISTS MAY CAUSE LUNG
DAMAGE AND AGGRAVATE PULMONARY CONDITIONS.

First Aid:EYES/SKIN:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER.SEE DOCTOR
IMMEDIATELY.REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES.
INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.GIVE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED.SEE
DOCTOR. INGESTION:DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT. GIVE MILK OR WATER,FOLLOWED
BY 2 OUNCESOF MILK OF MAGNESIA (NO CARBONATES).SEE DOCTOR
IMMEDIATELY.

Lower Limits:4.1,HYDROGEN
Upper Limits:74.2,HYDROGN
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE OR EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE
PRODUCTION OF HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS. WILL GENERATE
HYDROGEN ON OVERCHARGE.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR APPROPIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.DILUTE
CAUTIOUSLY WITH WATER.COVER WITH SODA ASH OR QUICKLIME.SCOOP UP AND
PLACE IN APPROPIATE DISPOSAL CONTAINER.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH (SODIUM CARBONATE) OR QUICKLIME (CALCIUM
OXIDE).

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM IGNITION SOURCES AND
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.AVOID CONTACT WITH ORGANIC MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:KEEP TERMINALS COVERED IN PLASTIC CASE.AVOID SHORTING
BATTERIES.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED
CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR FOR ACIDS OR FULL FACE MASK AS APPROPIATE FOR
EXPOSURE OF CONCERN WHEN TLV IS EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:GENERAL (MECHANICAL) VENTILATION. LOCAL EXHAUST IN CONFINED
AREAS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRON AND BOOTS.EYES WASH STATION AND
SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THIS MSDS IS FOR ACID IN BATTERY.ADDITIONAL HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH THE
LEAD CONTAINED IN THE BATTERY PLATES MAY BE PRESENT AT TIME OF
DISPOSAL.

HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:NOT NOTED. (DRY CHARGED, LEAD ACID BATTERY)

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALKALIES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:PROLONGED OVERCHARGE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFURIC ACID FUMES,SULFUR
DIOXIDE,SULFUR TRIOXIDE,CARBON MONOXIDE,HYDROGEN
GAS,ARSINE,STIBINE.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER.
DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL
REGUALTIONS.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.