Product ID:BATTERY SEALED, NON-SPILLABLE
MSDS Date:04/01/1994
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-267-0597
MSDS Number: BWPGG

EAST PENN MFG CO INC

DEKA RD
LYON STATION, PA 19536
US

Emergency Phone: 800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 610-682-6361

Cage: 04055

EAST PENN MFG CO INC

LYON STATION, PA 19536 US

Telephone: 610-682-6361

Cage: 04055

LEAD (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7439-92-1

RTECS: OF7525000

Fraction By Weight: 43-70%

OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1025

ACGIH TLV: 0.15MG/M3 DUST; 9495

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

ANTIMONY (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7440-36-0

RTECS: CC4025000

Fraction By Weight: 0-4%

OSHA PEL 0.5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG (SB)/M3; 9495

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

SULFURIC ACID (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7664-93-9

RTECS: WS5600000

Fraction By Weight: 20-44%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3/3 STEL; 9495

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:DO NOT OPEN BATTERY, AVOID CONTACT
W/INTERNAL COMPONENTS. INTERNAL COMPONENTS INCLUDE LEAD & GELLEC
ELECTROLYTE. ELECTROLYTE IS CORROSIVE & CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN
IRRITATION & CHEMICAL BURNS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:MFR SAID "N/A" TO CARCINOGENICITY.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION ON MSDS.

First Aid:(FOR CONTACT WITH INTERNAL COMPONENTS IF BATTERY IS OPENED.)
1)FLUSH CONTACTED AREA W/LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MIN. REMOVE CONTAMINATED COLTHING & OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IF
NECESSARY. 2)IF SWALLOWED GIVE LARGE VOLUMES OF WATER. DO NOT
INDUCE VOMITING, OBTAIN MEDICAL TREATMENT.

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:UNKNON
Lower Limits:4 (HYDROGEN)
Upper Limits:74(HYDROGEN)
Extinguishing Media:CLASS ABC EXTINGUISHER, CO2 AND/OR HALON
Fire Fighting Procedures:COOL EXTERIOR OF BATTERY TO PREVENT RUPTURE.
ACID MIST & VAPORS IN A FIRE ARE CORROSIVE. WEAR SPECIAL
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (SCBA) & CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HYDROGEN GAS,WHICH MAY EXPLODE IF
IGNITED,IS PRODUCED BY OVERCHARGING. USE ADEQUATE VENTILATION. KEEP
BATTERY AWAY FROM OPEN FLAMES,SPARKS OR IGNITION SOURCES.

Neutralizing Agent:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION. HMIS:USE SODIUM BICARBONATE
TO NEUTRALIZE ELECTROLYTE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM REACTIVE MATERIALS
(SEE REACTIVITY).
Other Precautions:IF BATTERY CASE IS BROKEN, AVOID DIRECT CONTACT
W/INTERNAL COMPONENTS. KEEP AWAY FROM IGNITION SOURCES DURING
CHARGING.

Ventilation:MUST BE PROVIDED WHEN CHARGING IN AN ENCLOSED AREA.
Eye Protection:RECOMMENDED
Work Hygienic Practices:MFR:?. HMIS:IF CASE IS BROKEN;USE GOOD
CHEMICAL HYGIENE PRACTICES. AVOID CONTACT IF AT ALL POSSIBLE. WASH
THOROUGHLY.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

HCC:N1
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS SUCH AS HOT NITRIC ACID, ETC.
Stability Condition to Avoid:CASE DECOMPOSES AT 160-410C.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:COMBUSSTION CAN PRODUCE CARBON DIOXIDE
& CARBON MONOXIDE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:LEAD-ACID BATTERIES ARE COMPLETELY RECYCLABLE.
FOR INFORMATION ON RETURNING BATTERIES TO EAST PENN FOR RECYCLING,
CALL (215) 682-6361.

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