BTBJF - AC-207K CALCIUM LEAD BATTERY, WET

Product Identification

Product ID:AC-207K CALCIUM LEAD BATTERY, WET
MSDS Date:08/01/1992
FSC:6140
NIIN:00F032925
MSDS Number: BTBJF

Responsible Party
C & D CHARTER POWER SYSTEMS INC
3043 WALTON RD STE B
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA 19462
US

Emergency Phone: 215-828-9309

Info Phone: 215-828-9000

Cage: 80531

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

CAS: 7664-93-9

RTECS: WS5600000

Fraction By Weight: 6-8%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/CUM=IC

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS


CALCIUM

CAS: 7440-70-2

RTECS: EV8040000

Fraction By Weight: 100% PPM


WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: 12-15%


PLASTIC

Fraction By Weight: <10-18%


RUBBER

Fraction By Weight: 10-18%


LEAD, INORGANIC LEAD (SUSPECTED HUMAN CARCINOGEN BY IARC,

CAS: 7439-92-1

RTECS: OF7525000

Fraction By Weight: 62-65%

ACGIH TLV: 0.15 MG/CUM

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: RESPIRATORY TRACT
IRRITATION. EYES: SEVERE/PERMANENT INJURY. INGESTION: SEVERE BURNS,
DEATH. SKIN: IRRITATION/BURNS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SEE INGREDIENTS.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: COUGHING, THROAT IRRITATION.
INGESTION: PULMONARY EDEMA. SKIN: REDNESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS MAY BE
AGGRAVATED BY BREATHING OF ACID MIST.

First Aid

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: FLUSH W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. INGESTION:
DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. INGEST LARGE AMOUNTS OF MILK/WATER. OBTAIN
MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, HALON, CO2
Fire Fighting Procedures:SCBA & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HYDROGEN GAS & ACID MIST ARE GENERATED
UPON OVERCHARGE OR IN FIRES. VENTILATE AREA.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID HANDLING A BROKEN BATTERY W/OUT PROPER
PROTECTIVE GEAR. THE ACID MAY BE NEUTRALIZED W/SODA ASH/LIME UNTIL
THE FIZZING STOPS. CONTAIN BROKEN BATTERIES IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS,
DON'T PLACE IN METAL DRUMS. DOT: UN-2794
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH/LIME

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY AREAS. AVOID
OVERHEATING & OVERCHARGING. USE NON-CONDUCTIVE TOOLS.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH RESPIRATORY PROTECTION. APPROVED ACID MIST
FILTERS IF TWA IS EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:GENERAL VENTILATION IS ADEQUATE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER, NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:ACID RESISTANT CLOTHING, APRON
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE METALLIC JEWELRY-SHOCK HAZARD
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:235F
Vapor Pres:145.8
Vapor Density:LESS 1
Spec Gravity:1.215-1.290
pH:<2
Evaporation Rate & Reference:(WATER=1)=<1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, ACRID ODOR

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ALKALINE
Stability Condition to Avoid:OVERHEATING OVERCHARGING-ACID MISTING WILL
RESULT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFUR OXIDES, CO

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:RECYCLE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL C & D REPRESENTATIVE.

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