BJQCT - LEAD/ACID STORAGE BATTERY-HYBRID

Product Identification

Product ID:LEAD/ACID STORAGE BATTERY-HYBRID
MSDS Date:06/01/1990
FSC:6140
NIIN:00-539-8491
MSDS Number: BJQCT

Responsible Party
EXIDE CORP, GOVERNMENT MARKETING DEPT
9055 GUILFORD ROAD
COLUMBIA, MD 21046-1879
US

Emergency Phone: 301-381-8500

Info Phone: 301-381-8500

Cage: KO557

Contractor
EXIDE CORP, GOVERNMENT MARKETING DEPT.
COLUMBIA, MD 21045-2059 US

Telephone: 301-381-8500

Cage: KO557

Ingredients

LEAD (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-92-1

RTECS: OF7525000

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

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

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


CALCIUM, METAL

CAS: 7440-70-2

RTECS: EV8040000


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


POLYPROPYLENE

CAS: 9003-07-4

RTECS: UD1842000

OSHA PEL NONE ESTABLISHED

ACGIH TLV: NONE ESTABLISHED

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES:BURNS,PERMANENT
DAMAGE;SKIN:SEVERE BURNS,ULCERATION;INHALATION:DAMAGE TO
RESPIRATORY TRACT;INGESTION:CORROSION OF TEETH & DIGESTIVE SYSTEM.
CHRONIC:LEAD MAY CAUSE ANEMIA & KIDNEY & NERVOUS SYSTEI M
DAMAGE.CAN AFFECT FETUS;SULFURIC ACIDMAY CAUSE SCARRING OF
CORNEA,BRONCHITIS & EROSION OF TOOTH.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE STATED.

First Aid

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MIN. SEE DOCTOR; SKIN: WASH
WITH SOAP & WATER. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES. SEE
DOCTOR; INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF DISCOMFORT PERSISTS,SEE
DOCTOR; INGES TION: DRINK MILK OF MAGNESIA OR WATER IMMEDIATELY.DO
NOT INDUCE VOMIT. SEE DOCTOR.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL,FOAM,CO*2
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SCBA,FACESHIELD,FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:H*2 & O*2 GASES ARE PRODUCED DURING BATTE
OPN.H*2 IS FLAMMABLE & O*2 SUPPORTS COMBUSTION).KEEP SPARKS & OTHER
IGNITION SOURCES AWAY FROM THE BATTERY.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:DILUTE ACID WITH WATER, NEUTRALIZE WITH
CARBONATE. CONTAIN LARGER SPILLS WITH SAWDUST OR OTHER ABSORBENT
MATERIAL. WEAR ACID-RESISTANT GLOVES AND OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH (SODIUM CARBONATE) OR QUICKLIME (CALCIUM
OXIDE)

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM IGNITION SOURCES DURING
AND AFTER CHARGING.
Other Precautions:DO NOT SHORT TERMINALS WITH TOOLS, ETC.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

HCC:C1
pH:<7
Appearance and Odor:BATTERY CASE CONTAINING 35% SULFURIC ACID

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS,STRONG REDUCERS,METALS,CARBIDES,ORGANIC
MATERIALS,CHLORATES,NITRATES,PICRATES,FULMINATES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:SPARKS,IGNITION SOURCES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN, OXIDES OF SULFUR.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:TO COMPLY WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
REGULATIONS.

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