BLZFN - GELL CELL/DYNASTY; LEAD ACID BATTERY

Product Identification

Product ID:GELL CELL/DYNASTY; LEAD ACID BATTERY
MSDS Date:02/01/1991
FSC:6140
NIIN:00-432-0490
MSDS Number: BLZFN

Responsible Party
JOHNSON CONTROLS INC GLOBE BATTERY DIV
5757 N GREEN BAY AVE
MILWAUKEE, WI 53201
US

Emergency Phone: 414-228-2746/800-424-9300

Info Phone: 414-228-2746/800-424-9300

Cage: 25244

Contractor
JOHNSON CONTROLS INC GLOBE BATTERY DIV
591 MILWAUKEE, WI 53201 US

Telephone: 800-365-7777

Cage: 25244

Ingredients

LEAD (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-92-1

RTECS: OF7525000

Fraction By Weight: 34% %

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


SULFURIC ACID (SARA III)

CAS: 7664-93-9

RTECS: WS5600000

Fraction By Weight: 34% %

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS


LEAD PEROXIDE

CAS: 1309-60-0

RTECS: OG0700000

Fraction By Weight: 31% %


LEAD SULFATE (SARA III)

CAS: 7446-14-2

RTECS: OG4375000

Fraction By Weight: 1% %

OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1025

ACGIH TLV: 0.15 MG PB/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NOT SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:UNKNOWN IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE-LEAD MAY CAUSE GI UPSET, LOSS OF
APPETITE, DIARRHEA, CONSTIPATION, CRAMPING, LACK OF SLEEP &
FATIGUE. CONTACT WITH SULFURIC ACID MAY LEAD TO EYE, SKIN &
REPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION, CORNEAL & LU NG DAMAGE. CHRONIC-LEAD
MAY CAUSE ANEMIA, KIDNEY & NERVOUS SYSTEM DAMAGE. ACID CAN CAUSE
BRONCHITIS, EROSION OF TEETH.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:LEAD IS POSSIBLY CARCINOGENIC TO HUMANS.
PER MSDS. TESTING SHOWED INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE TO SHOW LEAD
CARCINOGENIC OR NOT
Effects of Overexposure:LEAD MAY CAUSE GI UPSET, LOSS OF APPETITE,
DIARRHEA, CONSTIPATION, CRAMPING, LACK OF SLEEP & FATIGUE. CONTACT
WITH SULFURIC ACID MAY LEAD TO EYE, SKIN & RESPIRATORY TRACT
IRRITATION, CORNEAL & LUNG DA MAGE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid

First Aid:OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES OF EXPOSURE. EYES/SKIN:
FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. KEEP EYELIDS OPEN. INHALATION:
MOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. CALL
PHYSICIAN IMMED IATELY.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NONFLAMMABLE
Lower Limits:NOT GIVEN
Upper Limits:NOT GIVEN
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL , FOAM OR CARBON DIOXIDE
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL
FACEPIECE OPERATED IN THE POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HYDROGEN AND OXYGEN GASES ARE PRODUCED IN
THE CELLS DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. THEY ENTER THE SIR
THROUGH VENT CAPS. KEEP AWAY SPARKS/SOURCES OF FIRE.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID CONTACT WITH SULFURIC ACID ELECTROLYTE
FROM BATTERY. LIME OR SODA MAY BE USED TO NEUTRALIZE AFTER DILUTING
WITH WATER. CONTAIN LARGER SPILLS WITH SAWDUST OR OTHER ABSORBING
MATERIAL. WEAR ACID R ESISTANT GLOVES AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Neutralizing Agent:SODIUM BICARBONATE SOLUTION (1 LB TO 1 GAL WATER) -
LIME OR SODA ASH.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE-STORE IN COOL DRY WILL
VENTILATED AREA. MAKE CERTAIN VENT CAPS ARE ON TIGHTLY. DO NOT
DOUBLE STACK BATTERIES.
Other Precautions:KEEP TERMINALS COVERED IN PLASTIC CASE. AVOID
SHORTING BATTERIES. KEEP LIGHTED CIGARETTES, SPARKS, AND FLAMES
AWAY FROM CHARGING BATTERIES.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NOT REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL USE. USE
NIOSH-APPROVED ACID-MIST FILTER RESPIRATOR IF 1 MG/M3 TWA IS
EXCEEDED (ACID).
Ventilation:ADEQUATE GENERAL VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SPLASH-PROOF CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRON AND BOOTS. EYE WASH STATION AND
SAFETY SHOWER. USE ACID-PROOF CLOTHING FOR MAJOR SPILLS.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE METALLIC JEWELRY- SHOCK POTENTIAL. WASH
THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FORMULA CHANGED. FOR PREVIOUS FORMULATION SEE P/N A UNDER SAME NSN.

Chemical Properties

HCC:Z4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:NOT GIVEN
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:NOT GIVEN
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NOT GIVEN
Vapor Pres:NOT GIVEN
Vapor Density:NOT GIVEN
Spec Gravity:> WATER
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT DETERMINED
Solubility in Water:SULFURIC ACID SOLUBL
Appearance and Odor:AN OBJECT CONSISTING OF A TRANSPARENT TO OPAQUE
CASE AND SEALED COVER.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
POTASSIUM, CARBIDES, SULFIDES, PEROXIDES, COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, STRONG
REDUCING AGENTS, MOST METALS, CHLORATES
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES, OVERCHARGING,
SMOKING, SPARKS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF LEAD AND SULFUR, HYDROGEN,
SULFUR DIOXIDE, SULFUR TRIOXIDE.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:NEUTRALIZED SPILLS MAY BE FLUSHED TO SANITARY
SEWER WITH WATER. RCRA WASTE DISPOSAL NO D002, D008. DISPOSE OF IN
ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS
FOR ACID OR LEAD SCR AP.

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