Product ID:COM-4D LEAD/ACID STORAGE BATTERY-4 (MOTIVE
MSDS Date:04/01/1989
FSC:6140
NIIN:00-250-1981
MSDS Number: BPYGK

EXIDE CORP

645 PENN ST
READING, PA 19601
US

Emergency Phone: 215-378-0527

Info Phone: 215-378-0527/215-378-0798

Cage: 20038

EXIDE CORP

14205 READING, PA 19612-4205 US

Telephone: 610-378-0500/0798

Cage: 20038

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/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

CAS: 7440-70-2

RTECS: EV8040000

Fraction By Weight: <0.2%

OSHA PEL NOT ESTABLISHED.

ACGIH TLV: NOT ESTABLISHED.

TIN

CAS: 7440-31-5

RTECS: XP7320000

Fraction By Weight: <0.2%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3; 9192

POLYCARBONATE

Fraction By Weight: <6%

OSHA PEL NOT ESTABLISHED.

ACGIH TLV: NOT ESTABLISHED.

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; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

SILICA DIOXIDE

CAS: 60676-86-0

RTECS: VV7328000

Fraction By Weight: <10%

OSHA PEL SEE TABLE Z3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3 RDUST;9293

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL RAT LD50 IS NOT KNOWN
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:PRODUCT CONTAINS LEAD, ARSENIC AND
SULFURIC ACID. SULFURIC ACID AS A LIQUID OR MIST IS A CORROSIVE
CAUSING SEVERE BURNS TO EYES, SKIN, RESPIRATORY TRACT. INGESTION OF
LEAD MAY CAUSE STOMACH CRAMPS, AN EMIA, NERVE DAMAGE. CONTACT WITH
ACID ORMETALS IS HIGHLY UNLIKELY UNLESS THE BATTERY IS OVERCHARGED
OR CASE IS BROKEN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:ARSENIC AND LEAD ARE LISTED BY NTP AND
IARC AS A CARCINOGEN.ARSENIC IS ALSO LISTED BY OSHA AS A
CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:CONTACT WITH SULFURIC ACID IS THE MOST LIKELY
EXPOSURE, PRODUCING SEVERE IRRITATION OR BURNS TO EYES, SKIN, NOSE,
AND THROAT. LEAD INGESTION MAY CAUSE STOMACH CRAMPS, LOSS OF
APPETITE, MUSCULAR ACHES AND WEAKNESS, SLEEP DISTURBANCES AND
IRRITABILITY, ANEMIA, AND NERVE DAMAGE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING DISEASES
INVOLVING THE EYES, SKIN, RESPIRATORY TRACT, LIVER, KIDNEY, AND
NEUROLOGIC SYSTEM MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

First Aid:FIRST AID IS GIVEN FOR SULFURIC ACID CONTACT. EYES: FLUSH
WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH AREA WITH SOAP AND WATER. INHALATION:
MOVE TO FRE SH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE CPR. IF BREATHING
DIFFICULT GIVE OXYGEN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: DO NOT
INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE 2 LARGE GLASSES OF MILK OR WATER. GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION.

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Lower Limits:4.1 (H2)
Upper Limits:74.2 (H2)
Extinguishing Media:PRODUCT IS NON FLAMMABLE. USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR
SOUROUNDING AREA, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, HALOGEN, DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA
AND FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. IF
BATTERY IS ON CHARGE, SHUT OFF POWER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WHEN BEING CHARGED THIS BATTERY GENERATES
HYDROGEN GAS WHICH MAY FORM EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES WITH AIR.

Spill Release Procedures:IF ACID IS SPILLED, NEUTRALIZE WITH SODIUM
CARBONATE (SODA ASH) OR SODIUM BICARBONATE (BAKING SODA). PLACE
WASTE IN AN ACID RESISTANT CONTAINER FOR RECYCLE OF THE LEAD.
Neutralizing Agent:SODIUM CARBONATE (SODA ASH) OR SODIUM BICARBONATE
(BAKING SODA).

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY AREA, AWAY FROM
IGNITION SOURCES DURING AND AFTER CHARGING. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL
DAMAGE. PROTECT TERMINALS FROM SHORT CIRCUITS.
Other Precautions:DO NOT SHOTR TERMINAL WITH TOOLS, ETC.

Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATOR WILL NOT NORMALLY BE NECESSARY. USE
NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ACID DUST/MIST IF EXPOSURE IS
ABOVE THE TLV/PEL. SEE 29 CFR 1910.134 FOR REGULATIONS PERTAINING
TO RESPIRATOR USE.
Ventilation:NOT NORMALLY REQUIRED. USE LOCAL EXHAUST WITH 3-4 AIR
CHANGES/HR DURING CHARGING CYCLES TO AVOID EXPLOSIVE H2 BUILD UP.
Protective Gloves:NONE (USE RUBBER IF ACID IS LEAKING).
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES FOR LIQUIDS.
Other Protective Equipment:NORMAL WORK CLOTHING. PROTECT WITH
IMPERVIOUS APRON AND/OR BOOTS IF ACID IS LEAKING.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:Z4
Appearance and Odor:12 VOLT LEAD-ACID BATTERY, POLYCARBONATE CASING.
PUNGENT ODOR (ACID).

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAME, AND PROLONGED
OVERCHARGE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY GENERATE HYDROGEN GAS AND SULFURIC
ACID, ARSINE, AND/OR STIBINE MIST ON OVERCHARGE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF WASTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE
AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. RETURN SPENT BATTERY TO SECONDARY LEAD
SMELTER.

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