Product ID:24F-470 ELECTRIC STORAGE BATTERY
MSDS Date:02/01/1996
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-031-6876
MSDS Number: BVFYL

EXIDE CORP

645 PENN STREET
READING (FORMALLY IN HORSHAM), PA 19612-4205
US

Emergency Phone: 610-378-0500/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 610-378-0550/ FAX -0616

Cage: 20038

EXIDE CORP.-GENERAL BATTERY CORP

READING, PA 19601 US

Telephone: 215-378-0527/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Cage: 08163

SULFURIC ACID (SARA III)

CAS: 7664-93-9

RTECS: WS5600000

Fraction By Weight: 30-40%

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: 53%

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: 0.2-2.0%

OSHA PEL 0.5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG SB/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

ARSENIC (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-38-2

RTECS: CG0525000

Fraction By Weight: 0.003%

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

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; 9192

POLYPROPYLENE AND HARD RUBBER

CAS: 9003-07-0

Fraction By Weight: 5-6%

SILICON DIOXIDE (GEL CELL BATTERIES ONLY)

CAS: 60676-86-0

RTECS: VV7328000

Fraction By Weight: 3-5%

OSHA PEL SEE TABLE Z3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3 RDUST;9293

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 SKIN IRRITATION, DAMAGE
TO CORNEA, UPPER RESPIRATORY. CHRONIC: POSSIBLE EROSION OF TOOTH
ENAMEL; INFLAMMATION OF NOSE, THROAT, AND BRONCHIAL TUBES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS I A [7440-38-2]
WHICH IS LISTED BY NTP AND IARC AND REGULATED BY OSHA AS A
CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION-MAY CAUSE SEVERE RESPIRATORY
IRRITATION. INGESTION-SEVERE IRRITATION OF MOUTH, THROAT, ESOPHAGUS
& STOMACH. SKIN-SEVERE IRRITATION, BURNS & ULCERATIONS. EYE-SEVERE
IRRITATION, BURNS, CORNEA DAMAGE, BLINDNESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:OVEREXPOSURE TO SULFURIC ACID MIST
MAY CAUSE LUNG DAMAGE & AGGRAVATE PULMONARY CONDITIONS. CONTACT OF
SULFURIC ACID WITH SKIN MAY AGGRIVATE SKIN DISEASES SUCH AS ECZEMA
AND CONTACT DERMATITIS.

First Aid:INHALATION-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR IMMEDIATELY. IF BREATHING IS
DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. INGESTION-GIVE LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER;
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING; CONSULT PHYSICIAN. SKIN-FLUSH WITH LARGE
AMOUNTS O F WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING
COMPLETELY. EYES-FLUSH IMMEDIATELY WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR
AT LEAST 15 MIN; CONSULT PHYSICIAN.

Lower Limits:4.1,HYDROGEN
Upper Limits:74.2HYDROGEN
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:IF BATTERIES ON CHARGE, SHUT OFF POWER. USE
POSITIVE PRESSURE SCBA. WATER APPLIED TO ACID GENERATES HEAT AND
CAUSES SPATTER. WEAR ACID RESISTANT CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HIGHLY FLAMMABLE HYDROGEN GAS IS
GENERATED DURING CHARGING & OPERATION OF BATTERY. TO AVOID RISK OF
FIRE OR EXPLOSION, KEEP SPARKS AWAY FROM BATTERIES.

Spill Release Procedures:STOP FLOW OF MATERIAL, CONTAIN/ABSORB SPILL
WITH SAND, EARTH, OR VERMICULITE. DO NOT USE COMBUSTABLE MATERIALS.
NEUTRALIZE WITH SODA ASH, SODIUM BICARBONATE, AND LIME. WEAR
ACID-RESISTANT CLOTHING, BO OTS & FACE SHIELD.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH (SODIUM CARBONATE), BAKING SODA, OR QUICK
LIME (CALCIUM OXIDE).

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED
AREA WITH IMPERVIOUS SURFACES AND ADEQUATE CONTAINMENT IN THE EVENT
OF SPILLS. AVOID PHYSICAL DAMAGE TO CONTAINERS
Other Precautions:BATTERIES SHOULD BE STORED UNDER ROOF FOR PROTECTION
AGAINST ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS. SEPARATE FROM INCOMPATIBLE
MATERIALS. KEEP AWAY FROM FIRE,SPARKS AND HEAT. STORE AND HANDLE
ONLY IN AREAS WITH ADEQUATE WATER SUPPLY AND SPILL CONTROL.

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. WHEN
CONCENTRATIONS OF SULFURIC ACID MIST ARE KNOWN TO EXCEED PEL, USE
NIOSH OR MSHA-APPROVED RESPIRATORY PROTECTION.
Ventilation:STORE AND HANDLE IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS. IF MECHANICAL
VENTILATION IS USED, COMPONENTS MUST BE ACID-RESISTANT.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER/PLASTIC GLOVES WITH GAUNTLET.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES OR FACE SHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:ACID-RESISTANT APRON. UNDER SEVERE EXPOSURE
OR EMERGENCY CONDITIONS, WEAR ACID-RESISTANT CLOTHING & BOOTS.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATNG, DRINKING
OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
IN AREAS WHERE SULFURIC ACID IS HANDLED IN CONCENTRATIONS GREATER THAN
1%, EMERGENCY EYEWASH STATIONS AND SHOWERS SHOULD BE PROVIDED, WITH
UNLIMITED WATER SUPPLY.

HCC:Z4
Boiling Pt:>95.C, 203.F
B.P. Text:203-240F
Vapor Pres:17 TO 11
Vapor Density:>1
Spec Gravity:1.230-1.350
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<1 (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:100%
Appearance and Odor:MFG ARTICLE; NO ODOR. ELECTROLYTE; CLEAR LIQUID,
SHARP, PENETRATING,PUNGENT ODO

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
COMBUSTABLES, ORGANIC MATERIAL, STRONG REDUCING AGENTS, METALS, SULFUR
TRIOXIDE GAS, STRONG OXIDIZERS, WATER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:PROLONGED OVERCHARGE; SOURCES OF IGNITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFUR TRIOXIDE, CARBON MONOXIDE,
SULFIRIC ACID MIST, SULFUR DIOXIDE, HYDROGEN.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER.
DISPOSE OF WASTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
REGULATIONS. SEND DAMAGED AND SPENT BATTERIES TO SECONDARY LEAD
SMELTER FOR RECYCLING.

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