Product ID:6TL LEAD ACID BATTERY
MSDS Date:07/01/1991
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-051-4900
MSDS Number: BMGRL

EXIDE CORPORATION

645 PENN ST
READING, PA 19601
US

Emergency Phone: 215-378-0757/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 215-378-0757

Cage: 60038

TIMKEN CORP GOVERNMENT SALES BON-17

14205 CANTON, OH 44706-2798 US

Telephone: 330-471-6587/330-471-6470 FAX

Cage: 60038

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

ANTIMONY (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-36-0

RTECS: CC4025000

Fraction By Weight: 2%

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

Fraction By Weight: 0.2%

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

Fraction By Weight: 0.2%

TIN

CAS: 7440-31-5

RTECS: XP7320000

Fraction By Weight: 0.2%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3; 9192

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

CASE MATERIAL

Fraction By Weight: 5-10%

SHEET MOLDING COMPOUND (GLASS REINFORCED POLYESTER)

Fraction By Weight: 10%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS 2140 MG/KG (H2SO4)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: BURNS, SEVERE IRRITATION OF
SKIN, EYES, MOUTH, THROAT, ESOPHAGUS AND STOMACH; INFLAMMATION OF
BRONCHIAL MEMBRANES. CHRONIC: ERROSION OF TEETH, INFLAMATION OF
NOSE, THROAT AND BRONCHIAL TUBES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:LEAD IS LISTED BY IARC AND NTP. ARSENIC
IS LISTED BY IARC, NTP, AND OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: CAN CAUSE BURNS OF THE UPPER
RESPIRATORY TRACT AND LUNGS. SKIN CONTACT MAY CAUSE BURNS OR
LOCALIZED IRRITATION. EYE CONTACT: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION, CORNEAL
BURNS AND CONJUCTIVITIS. BLINDNES S MAY RESULT OR SEVERE OR
PERMANENT INJURY. INGESTION: ELECTROLYTE MAY CAUSE BURNS TO THE
MOUTH, ESOPHAGUS AND STOMACH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH A HISTORY OF AILMENTS
OR WITH A PRE-EXISTING DISEASE INVOLVING THE EYES, SKIN,
RESPIRATORY TRACT OR TEETH MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

First Aid:INHALATION: MOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR IF NOT BREATHING.
GIVE OXYGEN IF BREATHING DIFFICULT.GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYES:
FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN:
REMOVE CONTAMI NATED CLOTHING. WASH WITH PLENTY OF WATER. GET
MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE MILK OR
WATER, FOLLOWED BY 2 OUNCES OF MILK OF MAGNESIA (NO CARBONATES).GET
MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, HALOGEN.
Fire Fighting Procedures:IF BATTERIES ON CHARGE,SHUT OFF POWER. WATER
APPLIED TO ACID GENERATES HEAT AND CAUSES IT TO SPATTER. USE
POSITIVE PRESSURE SCBA. WEAR ACID-RESISTANT CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE HYDROGEN
GAS IS GENERATED DURING CHARGING AND OPERATION OF BATTERIES. REMOVE
ALL IGNITION SOURCES. VENTILATE AREA.

Spill Release Procedures:SHOULD A BATTERY BREAK OPEN, ISOLATE AREA.
ELECTROLYTE SHOULD BE ABSORBED WITH A NON-ORGANIC TYPE ABSORBENT
SUCH AS DRY SAND OR EARTH. AVOID DILUTION WITH WATER. LEAD SPILLED
FROM THE BATTERY SHOULD B E VACUUMED, DO NOT SWEEP OR USE
COMPRESSED AIR.
Neutralizing Agent:USE SODA ASH OR BAKING SODA TO NEUTRALIZE THE
ELECTROLYTE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED
AREA WITH IMPERVIOUS SURFACES AND ADEQUATE CONTAINMENT IN THE EVENT
OF SPILLS. STORE IN A PROTECTED AREA.
Other Precautions:SEPARATE FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. STORE AND
HANDLE ONLY IN AREAS WITH ADEQUATE WATER SUPPLY AND SPILL CONTROL.
AVOID DAMAGE TO CONTAINERS. KEEP AWAY FROM FIRE, SPARKS, AND HEAT.
DO NOT SHORT CIRCU IT TERMINALS.

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE,
WHEN CONCENTRATIONS OF SULFURIC ACID MIST ARE KNOWN TO EXCEED PEL,
USE NIOSH OR MSHA APPROVED RESIRATORY PROTECTION.
Ventilation:GENERAL (MECHANICAL) VENTILATION WITH ACID-RESISTANT
COMPONENTS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR PLASTIC ACID-RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES AND FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
INDUSTRIAL-TYPE IMPERVIOUS WORK CLOTHING, BOOTS AND APRON AS
REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
IF THE BATTERY ROOM IS AIR CONDITIONED AS PART OF AN OVERALL BUILDING
SYSTEM, THE EXHAUST AIR FROM THE BATTERY ROOM SHOULD NOT BE
RETURNED TO THE AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM. THE ROOM SHOULD HAVE ITS
OWN EXHAUST SYSTEM CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO OUTSIDE AIR. HYDROGEN GAS
IS LIGHTER THAN AIR AND DIFFICULT TO DETECT.

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:=95.C, 203.F
Vapor Pres:10
Vapor Density:>1
Spec Gravity:1.230-1.350
pH:1
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CASE; NO APPARENT ODOR. ELECTROLYTE IS A CLEAR
LIQUID WITH SHARP,PUNGENT ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
COMBUSTABLES, ORGANIC MATERIAL, STRONG REDUCING AGENTS, METALS, SULFUR
TRIOXIDE GAS, STRONG OXIDIZERS, WATER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID SHORTING. USE ONLY APPROVED CHARGING
METHODS. AVOID OVERCHARGING AND SOURCES OF IGNITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFURIC ACID FUMES, SULFUR DIOXIDE,
SULFUR TRIOXIDE, CARBON MONOXIDE, HYDROGEN GAS.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER.
DISPOSE OF WASTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
REGULATIONS. SEND SPENT BATTERIES TO SECONDARY LEAD SMELTER FOR
RECYCLING.

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