BQKTZ - SEALED CALCIUM LEAD BATTERY

Product Identification

Product ID:SEALED CALCIUM LEAD BATTERY
MSDS Date:01/01/1991
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-240-5893
MSDS Number: BQKTZ

Responsible Party
C AND D CHARTER POWER SYSTEMS, INC.
3043 WALTON RD, SUITE B
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA 19462
US

Emergency Phone: 215-828-9000

Info Phone: 215-828-9000

Cage: 0GRM9

Contractor
C AND D CHARTER POWER SYSTEMS, INC.
3053 BLUE BELL, PA 19422 US

Telephone: 215-619-2700; 610-828-9309

Cage: 0GRM9

Ingredients

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; 9192

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 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB


ANTIMONY (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-36-0

RTECS: CC4025000

Fraction By Weight: <1%

OSHA PEL 0.5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG SB/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS


TIN

CAS: 7440-31-5

RTECS: XP7320000

Fraction By Weight: <1%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3; 9293


ALUMINUM (SARA III)

CAS: 7429-90-5

RTECS: BD0330000

Fraction By Weight: <1%

OSHA PEL 15MG/M3 DUST/5 FUME

ACGIH TLV: 10MG/M3 DUST; 9293


CALCIUM, METAL

CAS: 7440-70-2

RTECS: EV8040000

Fraction By Weight: 1%


INERT MATERIALS (CASE ETC.)

Fraction By Weight: 26%

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS 2140 MG/KG
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE EXPOSURE TO ACID MAY CAUSE BURNS
TO TISSUE UPON CONTACT. SPLASHING INTO EYES CAN RESULT IN SEVERE
PERMANENT INJURY. INGESTION OF ACID CAUSES SEVERE INJURY, PULMONARY
EDEMA OR EVEN DEATH. CHRONIC ACID MIST EXPOSURE MAY RESULT IN
UPPERRESPIRATORY IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS PRODUCT IS NOT LISTED BY IARC, NTP,
OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:TISSUE IRRITATION OR BURNS. CHRONIC ACID MIST
EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE UPPER REESPIRATORY IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS WILL BE
AGGRAVATED BY BREATHING OF ACID MIST.

First Aid

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. RESUSCITATE IF NOT BREATHING.
GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER
FOR 15 MINUTES HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN:
REMOV E CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15
MINUTES. GET MEDICAL ADVICE. INGESTION:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE
WATER OR MILK TO DRINK IF CONSCIOUS. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
ATTENTION.

Fire Fighting

Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. PRODUCES
CORROSIVE MISTS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SULFURIC ACID WHEN DILUTED CAN REACT WITH
METALS TO FORM FLAMMABLE HYDROGEN GAS.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:ACID SPILLS CAN BE NEUTRALIZED BY SODIUM
BICARBONATE SOLUTION.
Neutralizing Agent:1 LB/GAL SODIUM BICARBONATE SOLUTION, OR IF WATER
NOT AVAILABLE SODA ASH OR LIME

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
AREA. DO NOT TILT ON AN ANGLE GREATER THAN 45 DEGREES. DO NOT STACK
MATERIALS ON TOP OF BATTERIES.
Other Precautions:DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN OR ON CLOTHING. DO NOT
BREATHE VAPOR. USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER
HANDLING.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL USE. USE NIOSH
APPROVED RESPIRATOR WITH ACID MIST FILTERS IF TLV IS EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES
Eye Protection:SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
INDUSTRIAL-TYPE WORK CLOTHING, RUBBER APRONS AND BOOTS AS REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES. REMOVE
METALLIC JEWELRY. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS RECEIVED FROM NAVY (FOCAL POINT N). CAGE CODE AND NSN IDENTIFIED
BY THEM. BATTERY IS WET CHARGED AND SEALED BUT NOT NO-SPILLABLE.

Chemical Properties

HCC:N1
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE
Solubility in Water:"N/A" E
Appearance and Odor:ELECTROLYTE:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID; ODORLESS.
BATTERY IS 14.58 X 6.84 X 8.85 I

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ALKALI
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF SULFUR AND HYDROGEN
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:NEUTRALIZED SPILLS MAY BE FLUSHED TO SANITARY
SEWER WITH WATER. RCRA NUMBERS = D002, D008. HMIS:DISPOSE I/A/W
FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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