Product ID:BATTERY WET,FILLED WITH ACID,1231 MF
MSDS Date:04/01/1994
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-360-6488
MSDS Number: BYCCD

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

MOTIVE SUPPLIERS INC

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133 US

Telephone: 215-426-2400

Cage: 6M055

LEAD (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7439-92-1

RTECS: OF7525000

Fraction By Weight: 43 - 70%

OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1025

ACGIH TLV: 0.15MG/M3 DUST; 9495

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

SULFURIC ACID (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7664-93-9

RTECS: WS5600000

Fraction By Weight: 20 - 44%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

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

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

ANTIMONY (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7440-36-0

RTECS: CC4025000

Fraction By Weight: 0 - 4%

OSHA PEL 0.5 MG/M3

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

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:TLV FOR SULFURIC ACID IS 1 MG/M3.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS:EYE, SKIN, RESPIRATORY,
TEETH. ACUTE- CORROSIVE. SULFURIC ACID CAN CAUSE EYE, SKIN,
RESPIRATORY & DIGESTIVE TRACTS IRRITATION, BURNS, CORNEAL & LUNG
DAMAGE. NO OVER EXPOSURE OF LEAD UNLE SS BATTERY IS DESTROYED.
CHRONIC- LEAD MAY CAUSE ANEMIA, KIDNEY & NERVOUS SYSTEM DAMAGE.
ACID CAN DAMAGE LUNGS & TEETH.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS LEAD.
Effects of Overexposure:LOSS OF APPETITE, DIARRHEA, CONSTIPATION,
CRAMPING, LACK OF SLEEP, FATIGUE, EYE, SKIN, GASTROINTESTINAL AND
RESPIRATORY TRACTS IRRITATION AND BURNS; CORNEAL, TEETH AND LUNG
DAMAGE
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INORGANIC LEAD AND ITS COMPOUNDS
CAN AGGRAVATE CHRONIC FORMS OF KIDNEY, LIVER AND NEUROLOGIC
DISEASES. SULFURIC ACID MISTS CAN AGGRAVATE SKIN DISEASES SUCH AS
ECZEMA, DERMATITIS AND LUNG DISEASES.

First Aid:OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY IN ALL CASES OF
EXPOSURE. EYES/SKIN:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. KEEP EYELIDS
OPEN. INHALATION:MOVE TO FRESH AIR. PROVIDE OXYGEN IF NEEDED.
INGESTION:DO NOT IN DUCE VOMITING. DRINK LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER.

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Lower Limits:4.1 HYDROGEN
Upper Limits:74.2HYDROGEN
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, HALON, DRY CHEMICAL. COOL EXTERIOR
OF FIRE-EXPOSED BATTERIES WITH WATER TO PREVENT RUPTURE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL
FACEPIECE OPERATED IN THE POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HYDROGEN AND OXYGEN GASES ARE PRODUCED IN
THE CELLS DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. HYDROGEN IS FLAMMABLE
AND CAN CAUSE EXPLOSION.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENTS. REMOVE
COMBUSTIBLES & IGNITION SOURCES (H2 MAY BE PRESENT). CONTAIN BY
DIKING & COVER SPILL WITH SODA ASH/QUICKLIME. MIX WELL. CHECK THAT
MIXTURE IS NEUTRAL. COLLECT & PLAC E IN A DRUM. DO NOT FLUSH TO
SEWER. VENTILATE AREA
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH (SODIUM CARBONATE), QUICKLIME (CALCIUM
OXIDE)

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE NEAR EYEWASH FOUNTAIN, SAFETY
SHOWER, AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. STORAGE AREA SHOULD BE
EQUIPPED WITH A DRAIN WHICH CAPTURES SPILLS.
Other Precautions:KEEP TERMINALS COVERED IN PLASTIC CASE. AVOID
SHORTING BATTERIES. DO NOT CRACK OR OVERCHARGE BATTERIES. KEEP
LIGHTED CIGARETTES, SPARKS, AND FLAMES AWAY FROM CHARGING
BATTERIES. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF C HILDREN.

Respiratory Protection:NOT REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL USE. USE
NIOSH-APPROVED ACID-MIST FILTER RESPIRATOR IF 1 MG/M3 TWA IS
EXCEEDED (ACID).
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL AND/OR LOCAL EXHAUST, EXPLOSION-PROOF)
VENTILATION MAY BE REQUIRED IF CHARGING IN CONFINED AREAS.
Protective Gloves:PVC
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

HCC:C1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Spec Gravity:NOT RELEVANT
Viscosity:NOT RELEVANT
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT RELEVANT
Solubility in Water:NOT RELEVENT
Appearance and Odor:BATTERY CONTAINING SULFURIC ACID AND LEAD.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS SUCH AS HOT NITRIC ACID, BASES, CARBONATES,
MOST METALS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT (160-410C/322-770F), OPEN
FLAMES, OVERCHARGING, SMOKING, SPARKS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF LEAD AND SULFUR, CARBON
MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE

Waste Disposal Methods:RETURN TO EAST PENN FOR RECYCLING OR DISPOSE AS
HAZARDOUS WASTE. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL
REGULATIONS FOR ACID OR LEAD SCRAP. BATTERIES CAN BE SENT TO LEAD
SMELTER FOR RECLAM ATION.

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