Product ID:CALCIUM LEAD BATTERY, WET; CDID: DC,MC,LC,
MSDS Date:08/01/1992
FSC:6140
NIIN:00-802-5459
MSDS Number: BNWNL

C AND D BATTERIES AND ALLIED CO PLANT 1

WASHINGTON AND CHERRY STS
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA 19428
US

Emergency Phone: 215-828-9000, CHEMTREC 800-424-9000

Info Phone: 215-828-9000

Cage: LO354

C AND D BATTERIES AND ALLIED CO PLANT 1

CONSHOHOCKEN, PA 19428 US

Telephone: 215-828-9000

Cage: LO354

LEAD (SARA III)/ LEAD OXIDE/ LEAD SULFATE

CAS: 7439-92-1

RTECS: OF7525000

Fraction By Weight: 62-65%

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: 6-8%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

CALCIUM, METAL

CAS: 7440-70-2

RTECS: EV8040000

Fraction By Weight: 1%

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: 12-15%

PLASTICS, RUBBER, FIBERGLASS.

Fraction By Weight: 10-18%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: EXPOSURE TO BATTERY ACID MAY
CAUSE BURNS. ACID IN EYES CAN CAUSE SEVERE OR PERMANENT INJURY.
INGESTION OF ACID CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS, PULMONARY EDEMA, OR EVEN
DEATH. CHRONIC: EXPOSURE TO ACID MIST MAY RESULT IN RESPIRATORY
TRACT IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE KNOWN AT THIS TIME.
Effects of Overexposure:DIRECT CONTACT WITH ABTTERY ACID MAY CAUSE
REDNESS OF SKIN, IRRITATION OR BURNS. INHALATION OF ACID MIST MAY
CAUSE COUGHING OR THROAT IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS MAY BE
AGGRAVATED BY BREATHING OF ACID MISTS.

First Aid:EYES AND SKIN: FLUSH EYES AND SKIN WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINUTES. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. INGEST LARGE AMOUNTS OF
MILK OR WATER. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, HALON, CARBON DIOXIDE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HYDROGEN GAS AND ACID MIST ARE GENERATED
UPON OVERCHARGE OR IN FIRES. VENTILATE AREA.

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID HANDLING A BROKEN BATTERY WITHOUT PROPER
PROTECTIVE GEAR. THE ACID MAY BE NEUTRALIZED WITH SODA ASH OR LIME
UNTIL THR FRIZZING STOPS. CONTAIN BROKEN BATTERIES IN PLASTIC
CONTAINERS. DO NOT PLACE IN METAL DRUMS.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH OR LIME.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL DRY AREA. AVOID
OVERHEATING AND OVERCHARGING. USE NON-CONDUCTIVE TOOLS.
Other Precautions:DO NOT WEAR METALLIC JEWELRY AROUND BATTERIES.

Respiratory Protection:APPROVED ACID MIST FILTERS IF TWA IS EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:GENERAL VENTILATION IUS ADEQUATE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES, NEOPRENE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER. ACID
RESISTANT CLOTHING, APRONS.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. REMOVE METALLIC JEWELRY - SHOCK HAZARD.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:235F,113C
Vapor Pres:145.8
Vapor Density:Spec Gravity:1.215-1.290
pH:<2.0
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<1 (WATER=1)
Solubility in Water:100%
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR/ACRID.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ALAKLINE MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:OVERHEATING, OVERCHARGING=ACID MISTING
WILL RESULT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFUR OXIDES, CARBON MONOXIDE.

Waste Disposal Methods:RECYCLE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL C&D REPRESENTATIVE OR
CALL 1-800-841-8487 (C&D RECYCLE PROGRAM) TO ARRANGE FOR RECYCLE.

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