Product ID:LEAD ACID BATTERY
MSDS Date:05/01/1990
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-031-6882
MSDS Number: BXWDF

TROJAN BATTERY CO

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

Emergency Phone: 213-946-8381(CHEMTREC 800-424-9300)

Info Phone: 213-946-8381

Cage: 94598

TROJAN BATTERY CO

SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670 US

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

Cage: 94598

SULFURIC ACID (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA) (BATTERY ACID

CAS: 7664-93-9

RTECS: WS5600000

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

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

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

LEAD (SARA 313) (CERCLA) (94-97% LEAD ALLOY)

CAS: 7439-92-1

RTECS: OF7525000

Fraction By Weight: 95-97%

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: 2-6%

OSHA PEL 0.5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG (SB)/M3; 9596

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

ARSENIC (SARA 313) (CERCLA) (IN LEAD ALLOY)

CAS: 7440-38-2

RTECS: CG0525000

Fraction By Weight: 0.25%

OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1018

ACGIH TLV: 0.01 MG/M3, A1; 9495

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

TIN

CAS: 7440-31-5

RTECS: XP7320000

Fraction By Weight: 0.3%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3; 9596

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: CONTACT WITH ELECTROLYTE WILL
CAUSE SEVERE BURNS TO SKIN AND EYES. INHALATION OF ELECTROLYTE
VAPORS/MISTS CAUSES SEVERE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. CHRONIC:
PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE TO LEAD AND ITS ALLOYS MAY CAUSE
LEAD POISONING.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:ELECTROLYTE: SKIN-BURNS, PAIN, REDNESS.
EYES-PAIN, TEARING, BLUURED VISION, REDNESS, BURNS.
INHALED-IRRITATION. LEAD: LASITUDE, WEIGHT LOSS, CONSTIPATION,
ANEMIA, NAUSEA, VOMITING, PARALYSIS, CNS DEPR ESSION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:EYES-FLUSH WITH LOTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIUNTES. GET
MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN-REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHES. FLUSH WITH
WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INHALED-REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR. ING ESTED-DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING! IF CONSCIOUS, DRINK
MILK OR WATER. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Extinguishing Media:SULFURIC ACID AND LEAD ALLOY & COMPOUNDS ARE NOT
COMBUSTIBLE. WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR. COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HYDROGEN GAS FORMED DURING CHARGING OF
BATTERIES.

Spill Release Procedures:DLA-HMIS: NEUTRALIZE ANY SPILLED ELECTROLYTE
WITH SODIUM BICARBONATE OR SODA ASH. ABSORB WITH INERT MATERIAL AND
PLACE IN A CONTAINER FOR LATER DISPOSAL. BATTERIES AND PARTS MUST
BE PLACED IN A SEALED PLASTIC BAG FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:SODIUM BICARBONATE OR SODA ASH.

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID OVERCHARGING AND HIGH
TEMPERATURES DURING OPERATIONS OR STORAGE. STORE IN A COOL, DRY,
WELL-VENTILATED PLACE.
Other Precautions:HYDROGEN GAS IS FORMED DURING CHARGING OF BATTERIES
AND BY THE ACTION OF SULFURIC ACID ON MOST METALS. HYDROGEN GAS IS
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE. ACID MAY ESCAPE FROM BATTERIES
DURING CHARGING OR IF BROKEN OR TURNED OVER.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR LOCAL EXHAUST TO
MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:PVC, NEOPRENE.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:C1
Appearance and Odor:BATTERY.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ELECTROLYTE: STRONG ALKALIS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID OVERCHARGING AND HIGH TEMPERATURES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN GAS DISCHARGED DURING
CHARGING OPERATIONS.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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