Product ID:LEAD/ACID STORAGE BATTERY DOT-UN2794
MSDS Date:08/05/1993
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-337-0210
MSDS Number: BTHQG

TROJAN BATTERY CO

12380 CLARK ST
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670-3804
US

Emergency Phone: 800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 310-946-8381/714-521-8215

Preparer: JOHN J. BRYSON

Cage: 94598

TROJAN BATTERY CO

SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670 US

Telephone: 562-946 8381 / 800-423-6569

Cage: 94598

LEAD (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-92-1

RTECS: OF7525000

Fraction By Weight: 80-97%

OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1025

ACGIH TLV: 0.15 MG/M3;DUST 9394

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

ANTIMONY (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-36-0

RTECS: CC4025000

Fraction By Weight: 1.5-6%

OSHA PEL 0.5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG (SB)/M3; 9394

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

ARSENIC (ORGANIC COMPOUNDS) (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-38-2

RTECS: CG0525000

Fraction By Weight: <1%

OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1018

ACGIH TLV: 0.01 MG/M3, A1; 9394

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

SULFURIC ACID (SARA III)

CAS: 7664-93-9

RTECS: WS5600000

Fraction By Weight: 10-38%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9394

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

CALCIUM, METAL

CAS: 7440-70-2

RTECS: EV8040000

Fraction By Weight: <1.5%

TIN

CAS: 7440-31-5

RTECS: XP7320000

Fraction By Weight: <0.3%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3; 9394

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: SEVERE BURNS AND ULCERATION OF
SKIN, EYES, MOUTH, THROAT, ESOPHAGUS AND STOMACH; INFLAMMATION OF
BRONCHIAL MEMBRANES. CHRONIC: EROSION OF TEETH, INFLAMMATION OF
NOSE, THROAT AND BRONCHIAL TUBES .
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:ARSENIC AND LEAD ARE LISTED AS
CARCINOGENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:IF CONTACTED, SEVERE BURNS AND ULCERATION OF
SKIN AND EYES. IF INHALED, SEVERE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. IF
INGESTED, SEVERE BURNS AND ULCERATION. PROLONGED CONTACT TO STRONG
FUMES MAY RESULT IN EROSION OF THE TEETH ENAMEL.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:EXPOSURE TO MISTS MAY CAUSE
COUGHING AND WILL BURN EYES AND SKIN.

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:74(HYDROGEN)
Extinguishing Media:HALON, DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:LEAD/ACID BATTERIES DO NOT BURN, OR BURN WITH
DIFFICULTY. EXTINGUISH FIRE WITH AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING
COMBUSTIBLE. COOL EXTERIOR OF BATTERY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE PRODUCED AND MAY
EXPLODE IF IGNITED. REMOVE ALL IGNITION SOURCES. VENTILATE AREA.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR APPROPIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. DILUTE
CAUTIOUSLY WITH WATER. COVER WITH SODA ASH OR QUICKLIME. SCOOP UP
AND PLACE IN APPROPIATE DISPOSAL CONTAINER. FLUSH AREA WITH LARGE
AMOUNTS OF WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH (SODIUM CARBONATE), BAKING SODA OR
QUICKLIME (CALCIUM OXIDE).

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AWAY FROM
FLAMES, IGNITION SOURCES, COMBUSTIBLE AND ORGANIC MATERIALS. AVOID
PROLONGED OVERCHARGING. WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPM.
Other Precautions:DO NOT CARRY BATTERY BY TERMINALS. DO NOT DROP
BATTERY, PUNCTURE OR ATTEMPT TO OPEN BATTERY CASE. KEEP TERMINALS
COVERED IN PLASTIC CASE. AVOID SHORTING BATTERIES. PLACE BROKEN
BATTERIES IN PLASTIC CO NTAINERS AND DELIVER TO BATTERY RECYCLER

Respiratory Protection:SULFURIC ACID MIST-FULL FACE OR HALF MASK
RESPIRATOR WITH ACID MIST FILTER OR SCBA.
Ventilation:GENERAL (MECHANICAL) VENTILATION. LOCAL EXHAUST IN CONFINED
AREAS. CHANGE AIR EVERY 15 MINUTES.
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:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
AVOID PROLONGED OVERCHARGE. SODA BICARBONATE, SODA ASH, SAND OR LIME
SHOULD BE KEPT ON SITE FOR SPILL REMEDIATION.

HCC:C1
pH:ACIDIC
Solubility in Water:100 FOR ELECTROLYTE
Appearance and Odor:BATTERY: POLYPROPYLENE OR HARD RUBBER CASE, WITH
LEAD AND ELECTROLYTE.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
KEEP BATTERY CASE AWAY FROM STRONG OXIDIZERS. (NOTE: REACTS VIOLENTLY
WITH WATER).
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID OVERCHARGING AND SMOKING, OR SPARKS
NEAR BATTERY SURFACE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:AN EXPLOSIVE HYDROGEN/OXYGEN MIXTURE
WITHIN THE BATTERY MAY OCCUR DURING CHARGING.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER.
DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. RETURN WHOLE SCRAP BATTERIES TO
DISTRIBUTOR, MFG. OR LEAD SMELTER FOR RECYCL ING.

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