Product ID:EP1219-36 RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
MSDS Date:01/14/1990
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-089-1070
MSDS Number: BPRNS

POWER-SONIC CORP.

3106 SPRING STREET
REDWOOD CITY, CA 94063-3929
US

Emergency Phone: 415-364-5001

Info Phone: 415-364-5001

Cage: 56309

POWER-SONIC CORP

5242 REDWOOD CITY, CA 94063-3929 US

Telephone: 650-364-5001

Cage: 56309

SULFURIC ACID (SARA III)

CAS: 7664-93-9

RTECS: WS5600000

Fraction By Weight: 17 - 55%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

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 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

LEAD OXIDES

Fraction By Weight: 20%

OSHA PEL 0.05 MG/M3 (LEAD)

ACGIH TLV: 0.15 MG/M3 (LEAD)

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 ORAL RAT IS 2140 MG/KG (SULF. ACID)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NO EXPOSURE IS NORMALLY EXPECTED.
ELECTROLYTE IS IMMOBILIZED AND COMPLETELY SECURED WITHING BATTERY
CASE. IF BATTERY IS CRACKED, ELECTROLYTE WILL BE CORROSIVE TO ALL
BODY TISSUES, AND WILL CAUSE SEVER E IRRITATION AND BURNS.
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 WATER SPRAY, FOAM OR DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. REMOVE ALL IGNITION SOURCES.
WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A FULL FACED SCBA. COOL
FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE PRODUCED AND MAY
EXPLODE IF IGNITED. REMOVE ALL IGNITION SOURCES. VENTILATE AREA.

Spill Release Procedures:IF CASE IS CRACKED, AVOID CONTACT WITH
ELECTROLYTE. WEAR ACID RESISTANT GLOVES AND PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
NEUTRALIZE, ABSORB IN INERT MATERIAL AND PLACE IN DISPOSAL
CONTAINER. WRAP TIGHTLY IN POLYETHYL ENE BAGS.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH (SODIUM CARBONATE), BAKING SODA OR
QUICKLIME (CALCIUM OXIDE).

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM HEAT, OPEN FLAMES AND
SOLVENTS. PROTECT AGAINST CRACKING OF CASE MATERIAL.
Other Precautions:KEEP TERMINALS COVERED IN PLASTIC CASE. AVOID
SHORTING BATTERIES. DO NOT OVERCHARGE BATTERIES. KEEP LIGHTED
CIGARETTES, SPARKS, AND FLAMES AWAY FROM CHARGING BATTERIES.

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. USE EXPLOSION-PROOF
EQUIPMENT.
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:REMOVE METALLIC JEWELRY (SHOCK POTENTIAL). WASH
THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
WHEN BRUSHING BATTERY POSTS, USE MASK APPROVED FOR LEAD DUST, SAFETY
GLASSES AND GLOVES.

HCC:N1
pH:ACIDIC
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:SILICA-GEL SOLUTION IN POLYSTYRNE SEALED
RECTANGULAR CASE.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
SOLVENTS MAY DISSOLVE CASE MATERIAL.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID SHORTING, USE ONLY APPROVED CHARGING
METHODS. AVOID HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES AND OTHER SOURCES OF
IGNITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SEVERE OVERCHARGING AND OVERHEATING
MAY GENERATE HYDROGEN, OXYGEN, AND SULFUR OXIDE FUMES.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER.
DISPOSE WITH AUTOMOTIVE SCRAP BATTERIES. DO NOT INCINERATE. DISPOSE
OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL
REGULATIONS.

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