Product ID:BIG BEAM
MSDS Date:05/23/1993
FSC:6135
NIIN:01-028-3095
MSDS Number: BXYQZ

TELEDYNE BATTER PRODUCTS, TELEDYNE INC COMPANY

840 W BROCKTON AVE
REDLANDS, CA 92373
US

Emergency Phone: 800-535-5053

Info Phone: 714-793-3131

Preparer: GEORGE R. KINNARD

Cage: 84375

TELEDYNE BATTER PRODUCTS, TELEDYNE INC COMPANY

431 REDLANDS, CA 92373 US

Telephone: 909-793-3131

Cage: 84375

LEAD (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7439-92-1

RTECS: OF7525000

Fraction By Weight: 30-38%

OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1025

ACGIH TLV: 0.15MG/M3 DUST; 9495

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

LEAD OXIDE (LITHARGE)

CAS: 1317-36-8

RTECS: OG1750000

Fraction By Weight: 43-53%

ANTIMONY (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7440-36-0

RTECS: CC4025000

Fraction By Weight: <1%

OSHA PEL 0.5 MG/M3

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

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

ARSENIC (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7440-38-2

RTECS: CG0525000

Fraction By Weight: <0.10%

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: <10%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3; 9495

SULFURIC ACID (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7664-93-9

RTECS: WS5600000

Fraction By Weight: 26-43%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

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

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:ELECTROLYTE-MAY CAUSE SKIN & EYE
BURNS ON CONTACT.VAPORS/MIST MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION OR
LUNG DAMAGE IF INHALED.INGESTION MAY CAUSE BURNS TO
MOUTH,THROAT,ESOPHAGUS.CHRONIC:REPEATED/PROL ONGED EXPOSURE MAY
CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION,EROSION OF TEETH,EYE IRRITATION,INFLAMMATION
OF NOSE,THROAT & BRONCHIAL TUBES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES-BURNS, IRRITATION, PAIN, TEARING, REDNESS.
SKIN: PAIN, REDNESS, BURNS, IRRITATION. INHALED-SHORTNESS OF
BREATH, IRRITATION. INGESTED-BURNS TO MOUTH, THROAT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:IN ALL CASES GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYES-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES,LIFT LIDS. SKIN-REMOVE CONTAMINATED
CLOTHES. WASH WITH MILD SOAP & WATER. INHALED-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
ADMINISTER O XYGEN OR ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION AS NEEDED. INGESTED-DO
NOT INDUCE VOMIITNG! IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE LOTS OF WATER. GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION.

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHER. USE OF WATER ON BURNING
BATTERIES MAY CAUSE SPATTERING DUE TO MOLTEN LEAD.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HYDROGEN GAS PRODUCED DURING CHARGING.
KEEP IGNITION SOURCES AWAY.

Spill Release Procedures:IF BATTERY BREAKS, ISOLATE AREA. ELECTROLYTE
SHOULD BE ABSORBED WITH NON-ORGANIC TYPE ABSORBANT (DRY SAND OR
EARTH). AVOID DILUTION WITH WATER. LEAD SPILLED SHOULD BE VACUUMED;
DO NOT DRY SWEEP OR USE COMPRESSED AIR.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH OR BAKING SODA.

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
DLA-HMIS; STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE AWAY FROM INCOMPAIBLE
MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE
OR AN EMERGENCY OCCURS; WEAR AN MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR OR
AN AIR-SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR OR SCBA, AS REQUIRED. USE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH 29 CFR 1910.13 4 AND MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE EXPLOSION-PROOF MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR
LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:ACID RESISTANT-NEOPRENE, PVC.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES, FACESHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:ACID RESISTANT APRON. DLA-HMIS: 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
NSN CANCELLED: 95032.

HCC:C1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE (ACID)
Appearance and Odor:BATTERY-CASE IS PINK OR TRANSLUSCENT. ELECTOLYTE IS
CLEAR LIQUID.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CONTACT OF ELECTROLYTE WITH ORGANIC MATERIAL.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFURIC ACID MIST, SULFUR DIOXIDE AND
CARBON MONOXIDE MAY BE RELEASED WHEN ELECTROLYTE DECOOMPOSES.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:BOTH ELECTROLYTE AND SCRAP BATTERIES ARE
RUGULATED HAZARDOUS WASTE. SCRAP BATTERIES ARE RECYLCABLE AND MUST
BE RETURNED TO AUTHORIZED RECYCLER. ELECTROLYTE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO
PERMITTED TREATMENT FACIL ITY.

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