Product ID:LEAD-ACID BATTERY
MSDS Date:09/01/1993
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-341-3437
MSDS Number: BTHWX

EXIDE CORP

645 PENN STREET
READING, PA 19612-4205
US

Emergency Phone: 215-378-0500/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 215-378-0798

Cage: 20038

IDEA SUPPLY CO.

UNKNOW READING, PA 19612-4205 US

Telephone: 610-378-0500/0798

Cage: 0EZ40

LEAD (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-92-1

RTECS: OF7525000

Fraction By Weight: 53%

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: 0.2%

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: 0.003%

OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1018

ACGIH TLV: 0.01 MG/M3, A1; 9394

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

CALCIUM, METAL

CAS: 7440-70-2

RTECS: EV8040000

Fraction By Weight: 0.02%

TIN

CAS: 7440-31-5

RTECS: XP7320000

Fraction By Weight: 0.06%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3; 9394

SULFURIC ACID (SARA III), ELECTROLYTE

CAS: 7664-93-9

RTECS: WS5600000

Fraction By Weight: 30-40%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9394

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

POLYPROPYLENE

CAS: 9003-07-0

Fraction By Weight: SEE #9%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NOT GIVEN
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHAL:SEVERE UPPER RESPIR & LUNG
IRRIT. INGEST:SEVERE IRRIT OF MOUTH, THROAT, ESOPHAGUS, STOMACH &
GI TRACT. SKIN: SEVERE IRRIT, BURNS, ULCERATION. EYE:SEVERE IRRIT,
BURNS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS 52% LEAD WHICH IS IARC
CARCINOGEN. CONTAINS <.1% OF ARSENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE:DAMAGE TO CORNEA, BURNS, REDNESS,
BLINDNESS. INHAL:INFLAMM OF NOSE, THROAT, BRONCHIAL TUBES.
SKIN:BURNS, ULCERATION. INGEST:ABDOMINAL PAIN, NAUSEA, VOMIT,
DIARRHEA, SEVERE CRAMPING, SYSTEMIC TOXIC ITY (LEAD), FATIGUE, LOSS
OF APPETITE, MUSCULAR ACHES, WEAKNESS, SLEEP DISTURBANCES,
IRRITABILITY, ANEMIA, KIDNEY DAMAGE
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SULFURIC ACID:CAUSES LUNG DAMAGE &
AGGRAVATE PULMONARY CONDITIONS & SKIN DISEASES (ECZEMA, CONTACT
DERMATITIS). LEAD & ITS COMPOUNDS:AGGRAVATE SOME FORMS OF KIDNEY,
LIVER & NEUROLOGIC DISEASES.

First Aid:INHAL:ACID:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR IMMED. IF BREATH DIFFIC GIVE
OXYGEN. LEAD:REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE, GARGLE, WASH NOSE & LIPS. SEE
DR. INGEST:ACID:GIVE LG AMTS OF WATER. DON'T INDUCE VOMIT. SEE DR.
SKIN:ACI D/LEAD:FLUSH W/LG AMTS OF WATER FOR @ LEAST 15MINS. REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTH/SHOE COMPLETELY. EYE:ACID/LEAD:FLUSH IMMED W/LG
AMTS OF WATER FOR @ LEAST 15MINS. SEE DR.

Lower Limits:4.1% H2 GAS
Upper Limits:74.2%
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, FOA, DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:IF BATTERIES ARE ON CHARGE SHUT OFF POWER. USE
+ PRESSURE, SCBA. WATER APPLIED TO ELECTROLYTE GENERATES HEAT &
SPATTERING. WEAR ACID-RESISTANT CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HIGHLY FLAMMABLE HYDROGEN GAS GENERATED
DURING CHARGING & OPERATION OF BATTERIES. KEEP SPARKS/SOURCE OF
IGNITION AWAY.

Spill Release Procedures:STOP FLOW.CONTAIN/ABSORB SM SPILLS W/DRY
SAND/EARTH/VERMICULITE.DON'T USE COMBUSTIBLE MATLS.CAREFULLY
NEUTRALIZE SPILLED ELECTROLYTE W/SODA ASH, SODIUM BICARBONATE,
LIME, ETC.WEAR ACID- RESISTANT CLOT H/BOOTS/GLOVES/FACESHIELD.DON'T
DISCHARGE UNNEUTRA
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH, SODIUM BICARBONATE, LIME, ETC.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE BATTERIES IN COOL,DRY
WELL-VENTILATED AREAS W/IMPERVIOUS SURFACES & ADEQUATE CONTAINMENT
IN EVENT OF SPILL. AVOID DAMAGE TO CONTAINERS.
Other Precautions:STORE ALSO UNDER ROOF FOR PROTECTION AGAINST ADVERSE
WEATHER CONDITIONS. SEPARATE FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. STORE &
HANDLE ONLY IN AREAS W/ADEQUATE WATER SUPPLY & SPILL CONTROL. KEEP
AWAY FROM FIRE , SPARKS & HEAT.

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. WHEN
CONCENTRATIONS OF SULFURIC ACID MIST ARE KNOWN TO EXCEED PEL USE
NIOSH/ MSHA-APPROVED RESPIRATORY PROTECTION.
Ventilation:NEEDS TO BE A WELL-VENTILATED AREA. IF MECHANICAL
VENITLATION IS USED, COMPONENTS MUST BE ACID-RESISTANT.
Protective Gloves:RUB;PLAST ACID-RESI W/ELBOW-LEN GAUNTLET
Eye Protection:CHEM GOGGLES OR FACE SHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:ACID-RESISTANT APRON. UNDER SEVERE EXPOSURE
OR EMERG CONDITONS WEAR ACID-RESISTANT CLOTH/BOOTS. EYEWASH
STATIONS. SHOWER
Work Hygienic Practices:HANDLE BATTERIES CAUTIOUSLY TO AVOID
SPILLS.MAKE CERTAIN VENT CAPS ARE ON SECURELY. AVOID CONTACT
W/INTERNAL COMPONENTS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
LEAD CMPDS:AVOID CONTACT W/STRONG ACIDS, BASES, HALIDES, HALOGENATES,
POTASSIUM NITRATE, PERMANGANATE, PEROXIDES, NASCENT HYDROGEN,
REDUCING AGENTS. PHYSICAL DATA FOR ELECTROLYTE.

HCC:C1
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:203F,95C
Vapor Pres:17-11
Vapor Density:>1
Spec Gravity:1.230-1.350
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<1, BUAC=1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:MFGED ARTICLE. NO APPARENT ODOR. ELECTROLYTE:CLEAR
LIQ W/SHARP,PUNGENT ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
COMBUSTIBLE & ORG MTRLS.STRONG REDUCING AGENTS & OXIDIZERS, METALS
(GIVING TOXIC SO & H2 GAS),SULFUR TRIOXIDE GAS,WATER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:PROLONGED OVERCHARGE; SOURCES OF IGNITION.
DO NOT ALLOW METALLIC MATRL TO SIMULTANEOUSLY CONTACT NEG & POS
TERMINALS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFUR TRIOXIDE,CARBON
MONOXIDE,SULFURIC ACID MIST,SO2,H2, TOXIC METAL FUME, TOXIC ARSINE
GAS.

Waste Disposal Methods:SENT SPENT BATTERIES TO 2ND PB SMELTER FOR
RECYCLING.PLACE NEUTRA SLURRY INTO SEALED CONTAINER;DISPOSE AS
APPLICABLE. LG H2O-DILUTED SPILLS AFT NEUTRA & TEST SHOULD BE
MANAGED IAW LOC/STATE/FED REGU.C ONSULT STATE ENVIRO AGENCY &/OR
FED EPA.EPA:D002.

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