Product ID:BATTERY ELECTRIC STORAGE
MSDS Date:09/23/1986
FSC:6140
NIIN:00-199-4991
MSDS Number: BKHHM

EAST PENN MANUFACTURING CO., INC.

DEKA ROAD
LYON STATION, PA 19536

Emergency Phone: (215) 682-6361

Info Phone: (215) 682-6361

Cage: DO231

EAST PENN MFG CO INC

LYON STATION, PA 19536 US

Telephone: 610-682-6361

Cage: 04055

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 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

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

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: IRRITATION & INFLAMMATION
OF THE NOSE, THROAT, & BRONCHIAL TUBES, RESPIRATORY DIFFICULTY &
IRRITATION. SKIN: IRRITATION, BURNS, & CORROSIVE. INGESTION:
EROSION OF TEETH. EYES: IRRITATION & CORROSIVE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:LEAD IS A SUSPECTED A2 CARCINOGEN BY
ACGIH.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: IRRITATION & INFLAMMATION OF NOSE,
THROAT, & BRONCHIAL TUBES, RESPIRATORY DIFFICULTY & IRRITATION.
SKIN: CORROSIVE, BURNS, & IRRITATION. INGESTION: EROSION OF TEETH.
EYES: IRRITATION & COR ROSIVE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PULMONARY EDEMA, BRONCHITIS,
EMPHYSEMA, DENTAL EROSION & TRACHEOBRONCHITIS

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: FLUSH W/LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINS. INGESTION: GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. DON'T INDUCE
VOMITING. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION
IN ALL CASES.

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Lower Limits:4%
Upper Limits:74%
Extinguishing Media:CLASS ABC EXTINGUISHER, CO2, OR HALON
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS &
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COOL EXTERIOR OF BATTERY IF EXPOSED TO
FIRE TO PREVENT RUPTURE. HYDROGEN GAS, WHICH MAY EXPLODE IF
IGNITED, IS PRODUCED WHEN CHARGING.

Spill Release Procedures:DILUTE SPILL CAUTIOUSLY W/FIVE TO SIX VOLUMES
OF WATER & GRADUALLY NEUTRALIZE W/SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODA ASH OR
LIME. WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Neutralizing Agent:SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODA ASH, OR LIME

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM REACTIVE MATERIAL. IF
BATTERY CASE IS BROKEN, AVOID DIRECT CONTACT W/INTERNAL COMPONENTS.
AVOID OPEN FLAMES/SPARKS/IGNITION SOURCES.
Other Precautions:USE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

Respiratory Protection:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED PRESSURE SELF-CONTAINED
RESPIRATOR WHEN EXPOSURE LEVEL ISN'T KNOWN. WEAR ACID GAS
RESPIRATOR WHEN >PEL OR EMPLOYEE WITNESSES RESPIRATORY IRRITATION.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: PREFERRED WHEN CHARGING IN ENCLOSED AREA.
MECHANICAL: ACCEPTABLE AT 1 TO 4 AIR EXCHANGES/HOUR.
Protective Gloves:ACID RESISTANT, SUCH AS RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES OR FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:ACID RESISTANT APRONS, BOOTS, PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING, EYEWASH, & SHOWER STATIONS
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE. PROVIDE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE & WORK PRACTICES.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text: 235F
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:322-770F
Vapor Pres:13
Spec Gravity:1.22-1.325
Evaporation Rate & Reference:(BU AC = 1): <1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS, ODORLESS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS SUCH AS HOT NITRIC ACID
Stability Condition to Avoid:OPEN FLAMES, SPARKS, OR SOURCES OF
IGNITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO2, CO, & HYDROGEN GAS

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/GOVERNMENTAL
REGULATIONS.

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