Product ID:BATTERY WET, FILLED WITH ELECTROLYTE
MSDS Date:11/09/1990
FSC:6140
NIIN:00-539-8507
MSDS Number: BJPLH

EAST PENN MFG CO INC

DEKA RD
LYON STATION, PA 19536
US

Emergency Phone: 215-682-6361, CHEMTREC 800-424-9300

Info Phone: 215-682-6361

Cage: 04055

TAYLOR AND SUMMERVILLE BATTERY CO

LYON STATION, PA 19536 US

Telephone: 610-682-6361

Cage: 3Y208

SULFURIC ACID (SARA III)

CAS: 7664-93-9

RTECS: WS5600000

Fraction By Weight: 20-44%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

ANTIMONY (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-36-0

RTECS: CC4025000

Fraction By Weight: 0-4%

OSHA PEL 0.5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG SB/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

LEAD (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-92-1

RTECS: OF7525000

Fraction By Weight: 43-70%

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EXPOSURE OCCURS ONLY IF BATTERY CASING
IS BROKEN. ACUTE:SULFURIC ACID MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF EYES, NOSE
AND THROAT, MAY DAMAGE EYES OR CAUSE SEVERE BURNS OF EYES AND SKIN.
CHRONIC:TEETH EROSION, INFL AMMATION OF THE NOSE, THROAT AND
BRONCHIAL TUBES, CNS, BLOOD, KIDNEYS, GUMS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:LEAD/INORG LEAD COMPOUNDS ARE
ANTICIPATED TO BE CARCINOGENS BY NTP, POSSIBLY CARCINOGEN BY IARC
(2B & I)INADEQUATE EVID.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION/BURNS OF EYES, SKIN, NOSE & THROAT.
BREATHING OF MIST:COUGHING, BREATHING DIFFICULTIES. EXPOSURE TO
LEAD:ANEMIA, LEAD LINE AROUND GUMS, WEAKNESS, LOSS OF APPETITE,
PALE EYES, ENCEPHALOPATHY .
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PULMONARY EDEMA, BRONCHITIS,
EMPHYSEMA, PREVIOUS EXPOSURE TO LEAD.

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, PROVIDE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED.
EYE CONTACT:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL HELP. SKIN
CONTACT:WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. GET MED ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS
PERSIS T. INGESTION:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING, DRINK 1-2 GLASSES OF
WATER. GET MEDICAL HELP IMMEDIATELY.

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
AND SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY EXPLODE IN FIRE.

Spill Release Procedures:SPILL-SULFURIC ACID: DILUTE SPILL CAUTIOUSLY
WITH FIVE TO SIX VOLUMES OF WATER AND GRADUALLY NEUTRALIZE WITH
SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODA ASH OR LIME.OR ABSORB IN INERT MATERIAL
AND SAVE IN PLASTIC BAGS F OR LATER DISPOSAL. WEAR PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT.
Neutralizing Agent:SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODA ASH OR LIME.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE-STORE AWAY FROM REACTIVE
MATERIALS AND OPEN FLAMES.
Other Precautions:SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODA ASH, SAND OR LIME SHOULD BE
KEPT IN SAME GENERAL AREA FOR EMERGENCY USE.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. USE NIOSH APPROVED
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IF TLV IS EXCEEDED OR WHEN
SPRAYING OR USING IN CONFINED SPACES.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST IS PREFERRED. MECHANICAL (GENERAL)
VENTILATION IS ACCEPTABLE AT 1 TO 4 AIR EXCHANGES/HOUR.
Protective Gloves:ACID RESISTANT
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:ACID RESISTANT APRONS, BOOTS AND PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE AND WORK PRACTICES ARE
MANDATORY.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THIS MSDS IS BATTERY WITH ELECTROLYTE. FOR MSDS ON ELECTROLYT SEE PART
B, SAME NSN.

HCC:C1
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE
Boiling Pt:=112.8C, 235.F
Vapor Pres:13
Spec Gravity:1.220-1.325
pH:<2
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<1 (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS, ODORLESS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ALKALI MATERIALS, CARBIDES, CHLORATES, NITRATES AND PIERATES,
ORGANIC ACIDS, ACETATES, ANHYDRITES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:OVERCHARGING, OPEN FLAMES ESPECIALLY
DURING CHARGING.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON DIOXIDE AND CARBON MONOXIDE

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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