Product ID:LEAD-ACID BATTERY
MSDS Date:05/01/1991
FSC:6140
NIIN:00-438-0299
MSDS Number: BXXKC

EXIDE CORP.-GENERAL BATTERY CORP

645 PENN STREET
READING, PA 19601
US

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

Info Phone: 215-378-0527

Cage: 08163

EXIDE CORP.-GENERAL BATTERY CORP

READING, PA 19601 US

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

Cage: 08163

LEAD

CAS: 7439-92-1

RTECS: OF7525000

Fraction By Weight: 60%

OSHA PEL 0.05 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.15 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

ANTIMONY

CAS: 7440-36-0

RTECS: CC4025000

Fraction By Weight: 2%

OSHA PEL 500 UG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 500 UG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

ARSENIC

CAS: 7440-38-2

RTECS: CG0525000

Fraction By Weight: 0.2%

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

CALCIUM

CAS: 7440-70-2

RTECS: EV8040000

Fraction By Weight: 0.2%

TIN

CAS: 7440-31-5

RTECS: XP7320000

Fraction By Weight: 0.25%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3

SULFURIC ACID

CAS: 7664-93-9

RTECS: WS5600000

Fraction By Weight: 10-30%

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

CASE MATERIAL

Fraction By Weight: 5-10%

SILICON DIOXIDE

CAS: 60676-86-0

Fraction By Weight: 10%

SHEET MOLDING COMPOUND

Fraction By Weight: 10%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CONTACT WITH SULFURIC ACID MAY LEAD TO
EYE, SKIN & RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION, CORNEAL & LUNG DAMAGE.
CHRONIC- LEAD MAY CAUSE ANEMIA, KIDNEY & NERVOUS SYSTEM DAMAGE.
ACID CAN CAUSE BRONCHITIS, EROSI ON OF TOOTH ENAMEL.
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:LEAD MAY CAUSE GI UPSET, LOSS OF APPETITE,
DIARRHEA, CONSTIPATION, CRAMPING, LACK OF SLEEP & FATIGUE. CONTACT
WITH SULFURIC ACID MAY LEAD TO EYE, SKIN & RESPIRATORY TRACT
IRRITATION, CORNEAL & LUNG DA MAGE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INORGANIC LEAD AND ITS COMPOUNDS
CAN AGGRAVATE CHRONIC FORMS OF KIDNEY, LIVER AND NEUROLOGIC
DISEASES. CONTACT OF SULFURIC ACID WITH THE SKIN MAY AGGRAVATE SKIN
DISEASES SUCH AS ECZEMA AND DERMATITIS.

First Aid:EYES-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. CONSULT
PHYSICIAN. SKIN-REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHES. FLUSH WITH WATER.
INHALED-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. ADMINISTER OXYGEN IF BREATHING
DIFFICULT. INGESTED -IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE LARGE QUANTITIES OFWATER.
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING! CONSULT PHYSICIAN.

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Lower Limits:4.1% (H2)
Upper Limits:74.2% (H2)
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, HALOGEN, DRY CHEMICAL. WATER
SPRAY MAY BE USED TO COOL FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINER & DECREASE VAPORS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:IF BATTERIES ARE ON CHARGE, SHUT OFF POWER.
WATER APPLIED TO ELECTROLYTE GENERATES HEAT AND CAUSES IT TO
SPATTER. WEAR ACID RESISTANT CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HYDROGEN GAS IS PRODUCED IN THE CELLS
DURING BATTERY OPERATION OR CHARGING. TO AVOID RISK OF FIRE OR
EXPLOSION, KEEP SPARKS OR OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION AWAY.

Spill Release Procedures:STOP FLOW OF MATERIAL, CONTAIN/ABSORB SMALL
SPILLS WITH DRY SAND, EARTH, VERMICULITE. DO NOT USE COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS. IF POSSIBLE, CAREFULLY NEUTRALIZE SPILLED ELECTROLYTE
WITH SODA ASH, SODIUM BICA RBONATE, LIME.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH (SODIUM CARBONATE), QUICKLIME (CALCIUM
OXIDE)

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE BATTERIES IN COOL, DRY, WELL-
VENTILATED AREAS WITH IMPERVIOUS SURFACES AND ADEQUATE CONTAINMENT
IN EVENT OF SPILLS.
Other Precautions:BATTERIES SHOULD ALSO BE STORED UNDER ROOF FOR
PROTECTION AGAINST ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS. KEEP AWAY FROM FIRE,
SPARKS AND HEAT.

Respiratory Protection:NOT REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL USE. WHEN
CONCENTRATIONS OF SULFURIC ACID MIST ARE KNOWN TO EXCEED PEL, USE
NIOSH OR MSHA-APPROVED RESPIRATORY PROTECTION.
Ventilation:ADEQUATE GENERAL VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:RUBBER WITH ELBOW-LENGTH GAUNTLET
Eye Protection:SPLASH-PROOF CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRON AND BOOTS. EYES WASH STATION
AND SAFETY SHOWER. USE ACID-PROOF CLOTHING FOR MAJOR SPILLS.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE METALLIC JEWELRY-SHOCK POTENTIAL. WASH
THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING AND DRINKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SEPARATE FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:203F,95C
Vapor Pres:10
Vapor Density:>1
Spec Gravity:1.230 - 1.350
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<1 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:100
Appearance and Odor:ARTICLE; NO ODOR. ELECTROLYTE IS A CLEAR LIQUID,
SHARP PUNGENY ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
COMBUSTIBLES, ORGANIC MATERIALS, STRONG REDUCING AGENTS, METALS, SULFUR
TRIOXIDE GAS, STRONG OXIDIZERS, BASES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:PROLONGED OVERCHARGING; SOURCES OF
IGNITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFUR TRIOXIDE, CARBON MONOXIDE,
SULFUR ACID MIST, SULFUR DIOXIDE, HYDROGEN, TOXIC METAL FUMES,
ARSINE GAS.

Waste Disposal Methods:SPENT BATTERIES: SEND TO SECONDARY LEAD SMELTER
FOR RECYCLING. PLACE NEUTRALIZED SLURRY INTO SEALED CONTAINERS AND
DISPOSE OF AS HAZARDOUS WASTE, AS APPLOCABLE. LARGE WATER-DILUTED
SPILLS, AFTER NEUTR ALIZATION AND TESTING SHOULD BE
MANAGEDDISPOSAL.

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