Product ID:POWER SONIC RECHARGEABLE BATTERY IN EMER LI
MSDS Date:01/14/1990
FSC:6230
NIIN:01-219-5212
MSDS Number: BKMHF

POWER-SONIC CORP

3106 SPRING ST
REDWOOD CITY, CA 94063-3929
US

Emergency Phone: 415-364-5001

Info Phone: 415-364-5001

Cage: 56309

POWER-SONIC CORP

5242 REDWOOD CITY, CA 94063-3929 US

Telephone: 650-364-5001

Cage: 56309

SULFURIC ACID (SARA III)

CAS: 7664-93-9

RTECS: WS5600000

Fraction By Weight: 17%

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

LEAD PEROXIDE

CAS: 1309-60-0

RTECS: OG0700000

Fraction By Weight: 20%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS 2140 MG/KG (H2SO4)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION OF VAPORS CAUSES SEVERE
IRRITATION OR BURNS OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, PULMONARY EDEMA, OR
LUNG INFLAMMATION. EYE CONTACT CAUSES SEVERE DAMAGE AND POSSIBLE
BLINDNESS. SKIN CONTACT CAUSES BU RNS AND POSSIBLE DEEP ULCERATION.
INGESTION CAUSES SEVERE BURNS TO MOUTH, THROAT, AND STOMACH.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS BATTERY CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS AT
CONCENTRATIONS OF 0.1% OR GREATER THAT ARE CARCINOGENS OR SUSPECT
CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:SEVERE IRRITATION OR BURNS TO EYES, NOSE AND
THROAT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. DISCONNECT BATTERIES &
VENTILATE AREA. EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15
MINUTES HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN. GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN:
REMOVE CON TAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH WITH PLENTY OFWATER FOR 15
MINUTES. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.
GIVE WATER OR MILK TO DRINK ONLY IF CONSCIOUS. GET IMMEDIATE
MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Lower Limits:NONE
Upper Limits:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, FOAM, OR DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED
BATTERIES WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:IMPROPER CHARGING AND IGNITION OF
RESULTING GASES CAN CAUSE EXPLOSION, PARTICULARLY IN GAS TIGHT
ENCLOSURES.

Spill Release Procedures:THE ELECTROLYTE IS IMMOBILIZED AND COMPLETELY
SECURED WITHIN THE BATTERY CASE. IF CASE IS CRACKED, AVOID CONTACT
WITH ELECTROLYTE. WRAP TIGHTLY IN POLYETHYLENE BAG.
Neutralizing Agent:SODIUM BICARBONATE OR A SODA ASH/SLAKED LIME MIXTURE
(50-50)

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT AGAINST CRACKING OF CASE
MATERIAL. ADHERE TO PROPER CHARGING PROCEDURES.
Other Precautions:NONE

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Ventilation:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES RECOMMENDED.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

HCC:Z4
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:SQUARE ORANGE SEALED NON-SPILLABLE BATTERY
CONTAINING SULFURIC ACID ELECTROLYTE

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
SOLVENTS MAY DISSOLVE THE POLYSTYRENE CASE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:SEVERE OVERCHARGING AND OVER HEATING.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OVERCHARGING AND OVER HEATING MAY
CAUSE HYDROGEN, OXYGEN AND SULFUR OXIDE FUMES.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL SHOULD BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL
APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. DO
NOT INCINERATE BATTERY. TREAT AS AUTOMOTIVE SCRAP BATTERY.

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.