Product ID:LEAD-ACID (LA) BATTERY,VENTED,BJ100
MSDS Date:08/27/1992
FSC:6140
NIIN:00-635-3388
MSDS Number: BPZSD

GENERAL BATTERY CORP

645 PENN STREET
READING, PA 19612-4205
US

Emergency Phone: 215-378-0527 OR 378-0500

Info Phone: 215-378-0527 OR 378-0500

Preparer: CECOM SAFETY OFFICE

Cage: 06810

GENERAL BATTERY CORPORATION

1262 READING, PA 19603 US

Telephone: 215 378-0500

Cage: 06810

LEAD (SARA III).ACGIH TLV FOR INORGANIC DUST AND FUME.

CAS: 7439-92-1

RTECS: OF7525000

Fraction By Weight: 60-75%

OSHA PEL 0.05 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.15 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

LEAD DIOXIDE.OSHA PEL AND ACGIH TLV ARE FOR INORGANIC LEAD

CAS: 1309-60-0

RTECS: OG0700000

Fraction By Weight: 60-75%

OSHA PEL 0.05 MG(PB)/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.15 MG(PB)/M3

LEAD SULFATE (SARA III).OSHA PEL AND ACGIH TLV ARE FOR

CAS: 7446-14-2

RTECS: OG4375000

Fraction By Weight: 60-75%

OSHA PEL 0.05 MG(PB)/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.15 MG(PB)/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS

ANTIMONY (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-36-0

RTECS: CC4025000

Fraction By Weight: <3%

OSHA PEL 0.5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

ARSENIC (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-38-2

RTECS: CG0525000

Fraction By Weight: <1%

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

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

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NOT KNOWN
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INTACT BATTERIES PRESENT NO SPECIFIC
HAZARDS.BURNING BATTERIES MAY EMIT TOXIC FUMES.LEAD IS KNOWN TO
CAUSE REPROD DISORDERS (FEMALE,MALE AND/OR DEVEL) (CAL PROP
65,1987).
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:LEAD & CMPD,INORG:INADEQ EVID FOR CARCIN
IN HUMANS,SUFF IN ANIMALS (IARC 1987);SUSP HUMAN,KNOWN ANIMAL
CARCIN (SUP DATA)
Effects of Overexposure:LEAKING BATTERIES LEAK CORROSIVE
MATERIAL,IRRITATING TO EYES,SKIN,MUCOUS MEMBRANE.ELECTROLYTE
EXPOSURE TO SKIN,EYES WILL CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION,INHALATION OF
FUMES MAY CAUSE SEVERE RESPIRATORY IRRITA TION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:BURNING BATTERIES:RESPIRATORY
AILMENTS.LEAKING BATTERIES:SKIN CONDITIONS.

First Aid:BATTERY CONTENTS IN CONTACT WITH EYES/SKIN:WASH AFFECTED AREA
WITH CLEAN WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
NEUTRALIZE.SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION PROMPTLY.

Flash Point:NOT KNOWN
Lower Limits:NOT KNOWN
Upper Limits:NOT KNOWN
Extinguishing Media:USE CARBON DIOXIDE OR DRY CHEMICAL FIRE
EXTINGUISHER,10-B:C.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTER SHOULD USE SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS (SCBA).
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:BATTERY/CELLS MAY RELEASE TOXIC FUMES,IF
SUBJECTED TO FIRE/EXTREME HEAT.STRONG BASES (E.G.POTASSIUM
HYDROXIDE).

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID SKIN OR EYE CONTACT.USE NONFLAMMABLE
ABSORBENT FOR CLEANUP.COORDINATE WITH INSTALLATION SAFETY AND
ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICES.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT KNOWN

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT ABUSE OR SHORT CIRCUIT.WHEN
STORING,STORE IN COOL,DRY AND WELL VENTILATED AREA,WHICH IS
APPROVED BY LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Other Precautions:RECHARGE IAW METHODS SPECIFIED IN APPLICABLE
TECHNICAL MANUAL.

Respiratory Protection:IF BATTERIES ARE BURNING USE SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS (SCBA).
Ventilation:WHEN SERVICING BATTERIES USE OSHA APPROVED FACILITY.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICALLY RESISTANT IF LEAKING.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:CHEMICALLY RESISTANT APRON.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID SKIN AND EYE CONTACT WITH ELECTROLYTE.DO
NOT EAT OR SMOKE IN BATTERY SERVICE AREA.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EXPLAN OF CARCIN:(NTP 1991).ARSENIC & CMPD:SUFF EVID FOR CARCIN IN
HUMANS,LTD IN ANIMALS (IARC 1987);KNOWN HUMAN CARCIN (NTP
1991);POTENTIAL CARCIN (OSHA);ACGIH:A1=HUMAN CARCIN (1992-93);KNOWN
TO CAUS E CANCER (CAL PROP 65,1987).

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:NOT KNOWN
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:NOT KNOWN
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NOT KNOWN
Vapor Pres:NOT KNOWN
Vapor Density:NOT KNOWN
Spec Gravity:NOT KNOWN
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT KNOWN
Solubility in Water:NOT KNOWN
Appearance and Odor:NOT KNOWN

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALKALI MATERIALS
Stability Condition to Avoid:FIRE AND EXTREME HEAT.DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT
OR OVERCHARGE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WHEN EXPOSED TO FIRE OR EXTREME
HEAT,BATTERIES MAY EMIT ACID MIST AND/OR TOXIC FUMES.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
FEDERAL,STATE,AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.COORDINATE WITH SUPPORTING
INSTALLATION AND/OR MACOM ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICE PRIOR TO DISPOSAL
.LA BATTERIES CLASSIFIED AS HA ZARDOUS WASTE UNDER RCRA.RECYCLING
PREFERRED.

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