Product ID:LEAD-ACID BATTERY
MSDS Date:05/01/1991
FSC:6140
NIIN:00-397-2678
MSDS Number: BMWSH

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

POLYPROPYLENE

CAS: 9003-07-4

RTECS: UD1842000

Fraction By Weight: <10%

POLYSTYRENE

CAS: 9003-53-6

RTECS: WL6475000

Fraction By Weight: <10%

STYRENE ACRYLONITRILE

CAS: 9003-54-7

Fraction By Weight: <10%

ACRYLONITRILE BUTADIENE STYRENE

CAS: 9003-56-9

Fraction By Weight: <10%

STYRENE BUTADIENE

CAS: 9003-55-8

Fraction By Weight: <10%

POLYVINYLCHLORIDE

CAS: 9002-86-2

Fraction By Weight: <10%

SHEET MOLDING COMPOUND

Fraction By Weight: 10%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 ORAL RAT IS 2140 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: SEVERE BURNS AND ULCERATION OF
SKIN, EYES, MOUTH, THROAT, ESOPHAGUS AND STOMACH. INFLAMMATION OF
BRONCHIAL MEMBRANES. LEAD MAY CAUSE GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS AND
CNS EFFECTS. CHRONIC: EROSION OF TEETH, INFLAMMATION OF NOSE,
THROATAND BRONCHIAL TUBES. LEAD MAY CAUSE ANEMIA, DAMAGE TO KIDNEYS
AND CNS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:LEAD IS LISTED UNDER IARC AND NTP.
Effects of Overexposure:IF CONTACTED, SEVERE BURNS AND ULCERATION OF
SKIN AND EYES. IF INHALED, SEVERE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. IF
INGESTED, SEVERE BURNS AND ULCERATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SULFURIC ACID MAY AGGRAVATE SKIN
DISEASES SUCH AS ECZEMA AND DERMATITIS. LEAD CAN AGGRAVATE CHRONIC
FORMS OF KIDNEY, LIVER AND NEUROLOGIC DISEASES.

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER. SEE DOCTOR
IMMEDIATELY. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES. INHALATION:
REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED. SEE DOCTOR.
INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE MILK OR WATER, FOLLOWED BY
2 OUNCES OF MILK OF MAGNESIA (NO CARBONATES). SEE DOCTOR
IMMEDIATELY.

Flash Point:NONE
Lower Limits:4.0(HYDROGN)
Upper Limits:75(HYDROGEN)
Extinguishing Media:USE CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, HALON.
Fire Fighting Procedures:IF BATTERIES ARE ON CHARGE, SHUT OFF POWER.
USE SCBA AND ACID RESISTANT CLOTHING. WATER APPLIED TO ELECTROLYTE
GENERATES HEAT AND CAUSES IT TO SPATTER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE PRODUCED AND MAY
EXPLODE IF IGNITED. REMOVE ALL IGNITION SOURCES. VENTILATE AREA.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR APPROPIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. DILUTE
CAUTIOUSLY WITH WATER. COVER WITH SODA ASH OR QUICKLIME. SCOOP UP
AND PLACE IN APPROPIATE DISPOSAL CONTAINER. FLUSH AREA WITH LARGE
AMOUNTS OF WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH (SODIUM CARBONATE), BAKING SODA OR
QUICKLIME (CALCIUM OXIDE).

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AWAY FROM
FLAMES, IGNITION SOURCES, COMBUSTIBLE AND ORGANIC MATERIALS. AVOID
PROLONGED OVERCHARGING. WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPM.
Other Precautions:DO NOT CARRY BATTERY BY TERMINALS. DO NOT DROP
BATTERY, PUNCTURE OR ATTEMPT TO OPEN BATTERY CASE. KEEP TERMINALS
COVERED IN PLASTIC CASE. AVOID SHORTING BATTERIES. PLACE BROKEN
BATTERIES IN PLASTIC CO NTAINERS AND DELIVER TO BATTERY RECYCLER

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED
CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR FOR ACIDS OR FULL FACE MASK AS APPROPIATE FOR
EXPOSURE OF CONCERN WHEN TLV IS EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:GENERAL (MECHANICAL) VENTILATION. LOCAL EXHAUST IN CONFINED
AREAS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES IF CONTACT IS EXPECTED.
Eye Protection:GOGGLES IF CONTACT IS EXPECTED.
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRON AND BOOTS IF CONTACT IS
EXPECTED. EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CLEAN TERMINALS WITH MILD BAKING SODA SOLUTION AND WASH WITH WATER.
WHEN BRUSHING BATTERY POSTS, USE MASK APPROVED FOR LEAD DUST,
SAFETY GLASSES AND GLOVES.

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:203F,95C
Vapor Pres:10
Vapor Density:>1
Spec Gravity:1.230-1.350
pH:ACIDIC
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<1 (BUTYL ACETATE = 1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:TLECTROLYTE IS A CLEAR LIQUID WITH A SHARP,
PENETRATING, PUNGENT ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CONTACT OF SULFURIC ACID WITH COMBUSTIBLES MAY CAUSE FIRE/EXPLOSION.
CONTACT WITH METALS MAY PRODUCE SO2 FUMES AND H2.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID PROLONGED OVERCHARGE AND SOURCES OF
IGNITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFURIC ACID FUMES, SULFUR DIOXIDE,
SULFUR TRIOXIDE, HYDROGEN GAS.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER.
DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
ENVIRONMENTAL REGUALTIONS.

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