Product ID:FLOODED LEAD-CALCIUM BATTERY
MSDS Date:07/01/1994
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-122-7652
MSDS Number: BYCBG

C & D CHARTER POWER SYSTEMS INC

3043 WALTON RD STE B
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA 19462
US

Emergency Phone: 215-828-9000

Info Phone: 215-828-9000

Preparer: P. J. REICH

Cage: 80531

C AND D CHARTER POWER SYSTEMS, INC.

3053 BLUE BELL, PA 19422 US

Telephone: 215-619-2700; 610-828-9309

Cage: 0GRM9

LEAD

CAS: 7439-92-1

RTECS: OF7525000

Fraction By Weight: 62-65%

OSHA PEL 0.05 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.15 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

SULFURIC ACID

CAS: 7664-93-9

RTECS: WS5600000

Fraction By Weight: 6-8%

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: 12-15%

CALCIUM

CAS: 7440-70-2

RTECS: EV8040000

Fraction By Weight: 100% PPM

INERT COMPONENTS

Fraction By Weight: 10-18%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 2140 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: TISSUE DESTRUCTION ON CONTACT.
MAY CAUSE 2ND AND 3RD DEGREE BURNS. BLINDESS. INGESTION WILL CAUSE
CORROSIVE BURNS ON CONTACT. MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED. CHRONIC:
INHALATION OF MIST MAY CAUSE UP PER RESPIRATORY IRRITATION &
PULMONARY EDEMA.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION OR BURNING OF EXPOSED TISSUES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY DISORDERS.

First Aid:SKIN OR EYES: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. FLUSH WITH WATER
FOR 15 MINUTES. IF IRRITATION CONTINUES, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.
INGESTIONS: DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. DRINK LARGE AMOUNTS OF MILK OR
WATER. S EEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, HALON, CARBON DIOXIDE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:VENTILATE THE AREA WELL. SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS (SCBA) RECOMMENDED & FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HYDROGEN GAS AND ACID MIST ARE GENERATED
UPON OVERCHARGE OR IN FIRES. VENTILATE AREA. THOROUGHLY.

Spill Release Procedures:NEUTRALIZE SPILL WITH SODA ASH OR SODIUM
BICARBONATE. PH SHOULD BE BETWEEN 6-9. KEEP UNTRAINED INDIVIDUALS
AWAY. PLACE THE BROKEN BATTERY IN A HEAVY GAUGE PLASTIC BAG OR
OTHER NON-METALLIC CONTAINER. PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH OR SODIUM BICARBONATE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY AREA AWAY FROM
COMBUSTIBLES. DO NOT STORE IN SEALED, UNVENTILATED AREAS.
Other Precautions:DO NOT USE ORAGANIC SOLVENTS OR OTHER THAN
RECOMMENDED CHEMICALS CLEANERS ON THE BATTERIES.

Respiratory Protection:IF NECESSARY, NIOSH APPROVED ACID MIST
RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:GENERAL ROOM VENTILATION IS SUFFICIENT DURING NORMAL USE
AND HANDLING. RECOMMENDED 2-3 ROOM AIR CHANGES PER HOUR.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR NEOPRENE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPALSH GOGGLES/SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:ACID RESISTANT APRON OR CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:MAINTAIN AN EYEWASH, FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIVE DEVICE IN THE AREA.
Supplemental Safety and Health
DO NOT WEAR CONDUCTIVE METAL JEWELRY WHEN WORKING WITH BATTERIES. USE
NON-CONDUCTIVE TOOLS ONLY. DISCHARGE STATIC ELECTRICITY PRIOR TO
WORKING ON A BATTERY.

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:235F,113C
Vapor Pres:1 MM
Vapor Density:Spec Gravity:1.215-1.290
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<1 , WATER=1
Solubility in Water:100%
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID. MAY HAVE SLIGHT ACRID
SMELL.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CONDUCTIVE METALS, ORGANIC SOLVENTS, SPARKS OR OPEN FLAMES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:THIS BATTERY AND CONTENTS ARE STABLE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN GAS FROM OVERCHARGING. IN
FIRE: MAY EMIT CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE AND SULFIDE.

Waste Disposal Methods:THIS BATTERY IS RECYCLABLE. IT IS ILLEGAL TO
DISPOSE OF LEAD-ACID BATTERIES BY ANY MEANS OTHER THAN RECYCLING.
CONTACT YOUR LOCAL C&D SALES RESPRSENTATIVE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
HAZARDOUS WASTE CODE: D 002, D008.

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