BHXYG - LCT-1176

Product Identification

Product ID:LCT-1176
MSDS Date:02/01/1989
FSC:6140
NIIN:00-422-4480
MSDS Number: BHXYG

Responsible Party
C AND D CHARTER POWER SYSTEMS, INC.
3043 WALTON RD, SUITE B
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA 19462
US

Emergency Phone: 215-828-9000

Info Phone: 215-828-9000

Cage: 0GRM9

Contractor
JOHN J. WILSON ASSOCIATES INC.
9506 RICHMOND, VA 23228-4209 US

Telephone: 804-266-9623

Cage: 7L867

Ingredients

SULFURIC ACID (SARA III)

CAS: 7664-93-9

RTECS: WS5600000

Fraction By Weight: 7-9%

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

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS 2140 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CHRONIC: INHALATION OF VAPORS MAY
CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION OR BURNS OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM,
PULMONARY EDEMA, OR LUNG INFLAMMATION. MAY CAUSE SEVERE BURNS TO
SKIN OR EYES. INGESTION MAY CAUSE SEVERE BURNS TO MOUTH, THROAT,
AND STOMACH. MAYAFFECT KIDNEY FUNCTION. CHRONIC: MAY DAMAGE LUNGS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS PRODUCT IS NOT LISTED BY IARC, NTP,
OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:SEVERE IRRITATION OR BURNS TO EYES, NOSE AND
THROAT. PULMONARY EDEMA, BRONICAL EMPHYSEMA, CONJUNCTIVITIS,
STOMATITIS, DENTAL EROSION, NAUSEA AND VOMITING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH A HISTORY OF AILMENTS
OR WITH A PRE-EXISTING DISEASE INVOLVING THE RESPIRATORY TRACT MAY
BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

First Aid

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. RESUSCITATE IF NOT BREATHING.
GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER
FOR 15 MINUTES HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH WITH PLENTYOF WATER FOR 15
MINUTES. GET MEDICAL ADVICE. INGESTION:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.
GIVE WATER OR MILK TO DRINK IF CONSCIOUS. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
ATTENTION.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NONE
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE 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:SULFURIC ACID WHEN DILUTED CAN REACT WITH
METALS TO FORM FLAMMABLE HYDROGEN GAS.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:NEUTRALIZE SPILL AND/OR WASHINGS WITH SODA ASH
OR LIME.
Neutralizing Agent:SODIUM BICARBONATE SOLUTION, SODA ASH OR LIME.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY AREA. DO NOT TILT
ON AN ANGLE GREATER THAN 45 DEGREES. DO NOT STACK MATERIALS ON TOP
OF BATTERIES.
Other Precautions:DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN OR ON CLOTHING. DO NOT
BREATHE VAPOR. USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER
HANDLING. IN CASE OF SPILL NEUTRALIZE WITH SODA ASH OR LIME.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
CONDITIONS EXIST. IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS TLV, A NIOSH
APPROVED RESPIRATOR WITH ACID MIST FILTERS IS RECOMMENDED.
Ventilation:USE MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
INDUSTRIAL-TYPE WORK CLOTHING, RUBBER APRONS AND BOOTS AS REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES. REMOVE
METALLIC JEWELRY. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
BATTERY IS DRY CHARGED WITHOUT ELECTROLYTE ACCORDING TO PROCUREMENT
ITEM DESCRIPTION.

Chemical Properties

HCC:C1
Spec Gravity:1.25
pH:1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:ELECTROLYTE IS A CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID; ODORLESS.
BATTERY IS 14.1X7.6X22.6 IN
Percent Volatiles by Volume:80

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ALKALI
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF SULFUR AND HYDROGEN

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL SHOULD BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL
APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. NEUTRALIZED SPILLS
MAY BE FLUSHED TO SANITARY SEWER WITH WATER.

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