Product ID:BATTERY WET, FILLED WITH ACID
MSDS Date:04/01/1994
FSC:6140
NIIN:00-057-2554
MSDS Number: BWRJK

EAST PENN MFG CO INC

DEKA RD
LYON STATION, PA 19536
US

Emergency Phone: 800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 215-682-6361/

Cage: 04055

EAST PENN MFG CO INC

LYON STATION, PA 19536 US

Telephone: 610-682-6361

Cage: 04055

LEAD (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-92-1

RTECS: OF7525000

Fraction By Weight: 43-70%

OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1025

ACGIH TLV: 0.15 MG/M3,DUST;9394

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

SULFURIC ACID (SARA III)

CAS: 7664-93-9

RTECS: WS5600000

Fraction By Weight: 20-44%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9394

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

ANTIMONY (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-36-0

RTECS: CC4025000

Fraction By Weight: 0-4%

OSHA PEL 0.5 MG/M3

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

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SHORT TERM EXPO:SULFURIC ACID MAY
CAUSE IRRIT OF EYES/NOSE/THROAT. PROLONGED CONTACT MAY CAUSE SEVERE
BURNS. LONG TERM EXPOSURE:REPEATED CONTACT CAUSES IRRIT & SKIN
BURNS. REPEATED EXPO TO MIST MAY CA USE ERROSION OF TEETH, CHRONIC
EYE IRRIT &/OR CHRONIC INFLAMMATION OF NOSE/THROAT/BRONCHIAL TUBES.
Effects of Overexposure:ACID CONTACT MAY CAUSE IRRIT OF
EYES/NOSE/THROAT. BREATHING OF MIST MAY PRODUCE RESPIRATORY
DIFFICULTY. CONTACT W/EYES & SKIN CAUSES IRRITATION & SKIN BURNS.
SULFURIC ACID IS A CORROSIVE CHEMICAL.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PULMONARY EDEMA, BRONCHITIS,
EMPHYSEMA, DENTAL ERROSION, AND TRACEOBRONCHITIS.

First Aid:FLUSH CONTACTED AREA W/LG AMTS OF WATER FOR @LEAST 15MINS.
REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & OBTAIN MED ATTN. IF SWALLOWED GIVE
LG VOLS OF WATER. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING, OBTAIN MED TREATMENT.
EYEWASH & S HOWER STATIONS SHOULD BE MADE AVAILABLE.

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Lower Limits:4, HYDROGEN
Upper Limits:74, HYDROGEN
Extinguishing Media:CLASS ABC EXTINGUISHER, CO2 &/OR HALON. (NOTE:HALON
IS AN ODS.)
Fire Fighting Procedures:COOL EXTERIOR OF BATTERY IF EXPO TO FIRE TO
PREVENT RUPTURE.THE CAID MIST/VAP IN FIRE SITUATION ARE
CORROSIVE.WEAR SPECIAL RESP PROTECTION (SCBA) & CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HYDROGEN GAS WHICH MAY EXPLO IF IG IS
PRODUCED BY BATTERY ESPECIALLY WHEN CHARGING.USE ADEQUATE
VENTILATION, AVOID OPEN FLAMES/SPARKS/OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION.

Spill Release Procedures:SULFURIC ACID:DILUTE SPILL CAUTIOUSLY W/5-6
VOLUMES OF WATER & GRADUALLY NEUTRALIZE W/SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODA
ASH OR LIME. WHEN EXPOSURE LEVEL IS NOT KNOWN WEAR NIOSH APPROVED
POSITIVE PRESSURE SELF- CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. (REF
DOTUN2796).
Neutralizing Agent:SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODA ASH, LIME.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM REACTIVE
MATERIAL-STRONG OXIDIZING AGENST SUCH AS HOT NITRIC ACID, ETC.
Other Precautions:SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODA ASH, SAND, OR LIME SHOULD BE
KEPT IN SAME GENERAL AREA FOR EMERGENCY USE. HYDROGEN GAS IR
GENERATED BY BATTERY ESPECIALLY WHEN CHARGING. IF BATTERY CASE IS
BROKEN AVOID DIRECT CONTACT W/INTERNAL COMPONENTS.

Respiratory Protection:ACID GAS RESP REQUIRED WHEN PEL IS EXCEEDED OR
EMPLOYEE WITNESSES RESP IRRIT.
Ventilation:MUST BE PROVIDED WHEN CHARGING IN ENCLSD
AREA(29CFR1910.178(G)&.305(J)(7)).MECH(GEN):ACCEPTABLE @1-4 AIR
EXCHANGE(SUPPL)
Protective Gloves:ACID RESISTANT (RUBBER)
Eye Protection:PREFERRED.
Other Protective Equipment:ACID RESISTANT APRONS, BOOTS, PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING. EYEWASH & SHOWER STATIONS SHOULD BE MADE AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE & WORK PRACTICES ARE
MANDATORY. LAUNDER CONTMAINATED CLOTHING PRIOR TO REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
VENTILATION:PER HR OR TO MAINTAIN AIR CONC BELOW PEL.LOC BLDG/FIRE
CODES MAY REQUIRE EXPLOSION PROOF FANS & EQPMT.

HCC:T6
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:235F,113C
Vapor Pres:13
Spec Gravity:1.220-1.325
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<1.0 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETELY
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, ODORLESS, COLORLESS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS SUCH AS HOT NITRIC ACID, ETC.
Stability Condition to Avoid:CASES DECOMPOSES @140-410C(322-770F).
AVOID OPEN FLAMES/SPARKS/OTHER IGNITION SOURCES DUE TO HYDROGEN GAS
GENERATION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:COMBUSTION CAN PRODUCE CARBON DIOXIDE
(CO2) AND CARBON MONOXIDE (CO).

Waste Disposal Methods:LEAD-ACID BATTERIES ARE COMPLETELY RECYCLABLE.
FOR INFO ON RETURIHNG BATTERIES TO EAST PEN FOR RECYCLING CALL
610-682-6361.

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