Product ID:BATTERY WET FILLED WITH ACID CORROSIVE (SUP
MSDS Date:11/09/1990
FSC:6850
NIIN:00N021988
MSDS Number: BLMPM

EAST PENN MANUFACTURING CO INC

DEKA ROAD
LYON STATION, PA 19536
US

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: SULFURIC ACID MAY CAUSE
IRRITATION OF EYES, NOSE & THROAT. PROLONGED CONTACT MAY CAUSE
SEVERE BURNS. CHRONIC: REPEATED CONTACT CAUSES IRRITATION AND SKIN
BURNS. REPEATED EXPOSURE TO MIST MAY CA USE EROSION OF TEETH,
CHRONIC EYE IRRITATION AND/OR CHRONIC INFLAMMATION OF THE NOSE,
THROAT AND BRONCHIAL TUBES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:ACID CONTACT MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF EYES, NOSE
& THROAT. BREATHING OF MIST MAY PRODUCE RESPIRATORY DIFFICULITY.
CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN CAUSES IRRITATION AND SKIN BURNS.
SULFURIC ACID IS A CORROSI VE CHEMICAL.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PULMONARY EDEMA, BRONCHITIS,
EMPHYSEMA, DENTAL EROSION AND TRACHEOBRONCHITIS.

First Aid:SKIN: FLUSH CONTACTED AREA W/LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT
LEAST 15 MINUTES. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & OBTAIN MEDICAL
ATTENTION. EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/POTABLE WATER FOR A MINIMUM OF
15 MIN, S EEK ASSISTANCE FROM MD . INGEST: GIVE LARGE VOLUMES OF
WATER. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING, OBTAIN MEDICAL TREATMENT. INHAL:
REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BRTHG (GIVE O2/ARTF RESP) .

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Lower Limits:4%
Upper Limits:74%
Extinguishing Media:CLASS ABC EXTINGUISHER, CO2 AND/OR HALON.
Fire Fighting Procedures:COOL EXTERIOR OF BATTERY IF EXPOSED TO FIRE TO
PVNT RUPTURE. ACID MIST/VAPS IN A FIRE SITUATION ARE CORR. WEAR
NIOSH/ MSHA APPRVD SCBA/FULL PROT EQUIP .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HYDROGEN GAS, WHICH MAY EXPLODE IF
IGNITED, IS PRDCED BY THIS BATTERY, ESPECIALLY WHEN CHARGING. USE
ADEQ VENT/AVOID OPEN FLAMES/SPARKS/OTHER SOURCES OF IGNIT.

Spill Release Procedures:SULFURIC ACID: DILUTE SPILL CAUTIOUSLY W/ FIVE
TO SIX VOLUMES OF WATER & GRADUALLY NEUTRALIZE W/SODIUM
BICARBONATE, SODA ASH OR LIME. WHEN EXPOSURE LEVEL IS NOT KNOWN,
WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED POSITIV E PRESSURE SCBA.
Neutralizing Agent:SEE SPILL/RELEASE PROCEDURES.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM REACTIVE MATERIAL.
Other Precautions:SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODA ASH, SAND OR LIME SHOULD BE
KEPT IN SAME GENERAL AREA FOR EMERGENCY USE. IF BATTERY CASE IS
BROKEN, AVOID DIRECT CONTACT WITH INTERNAL COMPONENTS.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED ACID GAS RESPIRATOR REQUIRED
WHEN PEL IS EXCEEDED OR EMPLOYEE WITNESSES RESPIRATORY IRRITATION.
Ventilation:WHEN CHARGING IN AN ENCLOSED AREA: LOCAL EXHST PREFERRED.
MECH(GEN) VENT ACCEPTABLE AT 1-4 AIR EXCHANGES/HR. (SUPP DATA)
Protective Gloves:ACID RESISTANT (EX: RUBBER) GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEM WORK GOG & FULL LENGTH FSHLD.
Other Protective Equipment:ACID-RESISTANT APRONS, BOOTS & PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING. EYEWASH & SHOWER STATIONS SHOULD BE MADE AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE AND WORK PRACTICES ARE
MANDATORY.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MFR'S PART NO/TRADE NAME: MATERIAL, UN2794. VENT: LOCAL BUILDING/FIRE
CODES MAY REQUIRE EXPLOSION PROOF FANS & EQUIPMENT.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:235F,113C
Vapor Pres:13
Spec Gravity:1.220-1.325
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<1 (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETELY
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, ODORLESS, COLORLESS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS SUCH AS HOT NITRIC ACID, ETC.
Stability Condition to Avoid:CASES DECOMPOSE AT 160-410C (322-770F).
Hazardous Decomposition Products:COMBUSTION CAN PRODUCE CO2 AND CO.

Waste Disposal Methods:LEAD-ACID BATTERIES ARE COMPLETELY RECYCLABLE.
DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL
REGULATIONS .

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