Product ID:MINT-ABSOLYTE (SEALED LEAD-ACID BATTEY)
MSDS Date:08/05/1988
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-314-3790
MSDS Number: BPHWM

GNB INC INDUSTRIAL BATTERY DIV WOODLAKE CORP PARK

829 PARKVIEW BOULEVARD
LOMBARD, IL 60148-3249
US

Emergency Phone: 708-629-5200

Info Phone: 708-629-5200

Preparer: JAMES B. DOE, P.E.

Cage: 88219

EXIDE TECHNOLOGIES INC CO, GNB INDUSTRIAL POWER DIV

LOMBARD, IL 60148-3249 US

Telephone: 800-872-0471/630-691-7841

Cage: 88219

LEAD (SARA III) - NEGATIVE PLATE, TOP LEAD AND GRIDS.

CAS: 7439-92-1

RTECS: OF7525000

Fraction By Weight: 50.1%

OSHA PEL 0.05 MG/M3;1910.1025

ACGIH TLV: 0.15 MG/M3;DUST 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

LEAD PEROXIDE - POSITIVE PLATE

CAS: 1309-60-0

RTECS: OG0700000

Fraction By Weight: 17.1%

SULFURIC ACID (SARA III) - ELECTOLYTE

CAS: 7664-93-9

RTECS: WS5600000

Fraction By Weight: 19.3%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

NON-HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

Fraction By Weight: 13.5%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:THIS PRODUCT IS A SEALED BATTERY AND
IS NOT HAZARDOUS.

First Aid:THE FOLLOWING IS IN CASE ELECTROLYTE IS EXPOSED. EYES-
IMMEDIATELY WASH THE EYES WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER AND CONTINUE
FLUSHING FOR 15 MIN. SKIN- PROMPTLY WASH THE CONTAMINATED SKIN
WITH SOAP AND WATER. INHALATION- REMOVE PERSON TO FRESH AIR.
ASSIST WITH BREATHING SUPPORT MEASURES IF NEEDED. INGESTION- GIVE
LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER UNTIL MEDICAL HELP ARRIVES. GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION PROMPTLY

Lower Limits:4, HYDROGEN
Upper Limits:75, HYDROGEN
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:IN THE EVENT ELECTROLYTE IS EXPOSED DURING A
FIRE. DO NOT COVER OR SPLASH ELECROLTYE WITH DRY CHEMICAL. IF
ELECTROLYTE IS SPILLED, FOLLOW SPILL PROCEDURES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:OVERCHARGING AT HIGH VOLTAGES (>2.35
VOLTS/CELL) GENERATES A POTENTIAL EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE OF HYDROGEN AND
OXYGEN GASES IN THE CELL HEADSPACE.

Spill Release Procedures:APPLY BAKING SODA, SODA ASH, CAUSTIC SODA OR
EQUIVALENT TO NEUTRALIZE ELECTROLTYE. NOTE: ELECTROLYTE IS
IMMOBILIZED IN MINT-ABSOLYTE BATTERIES SO SPILLS ARE UNLIKELY.
Neutralizing Agent:BAKING SODA, SODA ASH, CAUSTIC SODA OR EQUIVALENT.

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID DROPPING, BANGING OR BUMPING
CELLS. DO NOT STORE CELLS AT TEMPERATURES ABOVE 130F. MAINTAIN THE
CELL CHARGE WHILE IN STORAGE.
Other Precautions:DO NOT SHORT CELL AS THIS WOULD CAUSE AN EXPLOSION
AND/OR CELL DAMAGE. USE NORMAL PRECAUTIONS TAKEN AROUND DC (DIRECT
CURRENT) POWER SOURCES FOR PERSONAL SAFETY.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:GOGGLES OR FACE SHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER BOOTS, RUBBER APRON AND POLYESTER
CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AND PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WITH WATER
AFTER USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

HCC:C1
Appearance and Odor:SEALED LEAD-ACID CELL.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE OVERCHARGING OF THE CELL.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF SULFUR OXIDE.

Waste Disposal Methods:NEUTRALIZED ELECTROLTYE MAY BE DISPOSED IN SEWER
SYSTEM IF LOCAL REGULATIONS PERMIT. DELIVER DISCARDED CELLS TO GNB
SERVICE CENTER OR TO A QUALIFIED LEAD-ACID RECYCLING SMELTER.

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