BYDKN - LEAD-ACID BATTERY,C 31-6

Product Identification

Product ID:LEAD-ACID BATTERY,C 31-6
MSDS Date:09/01/1993
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-203-4909
MSDS Number: BYDKN

Responsible Party
EXIDE CORP.-GENERAL BATTERY CORP
645 PENN STREET
READING, PA 19601
US

Emergency Phone: 215-378-0500/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 215-378-0500

Cage: 08163

Contractor
EXIDE CORP.-GENERAL BATTERY CORP
READING, PA 19601 US

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

Cage: 08163

Ingredients

LEAD (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7439-92-1

RTECS: OF7525000

Fraction By Weight: 53%

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: 0.2%

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: 0.003%

OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1018

ACGIH TLV: 0.01 MG/M3, A1; 9495

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB


CALCIUM, METAL

CAS: 7440-70-2

RTECS: EV8040000

Fraction By Weight: 0.02%


TIN

CAS: 7440-31-5

RTECS: XP7320000

Fraction By Weight: 0.06%

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: 30 - 40%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

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

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS


CASE MATERIAL

Fraction By Weight: 5 - 6%

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NONE
Lower Limits:4.1%HYDROGEN
Upper Limits:74.2HYDROGEN
Extinguishing Media:MULTI-PURPOSE DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM.
WATER SPRAY MAY BE USED TO COOL FIRE-EXPOSED BATTERIES.
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 GAS MAY BE PRODUCED AND MAY
EXPLODE IF IGNITED. SULFURIC ACID MISTS MAY BE FORMED.

Exposure Controls

Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

HCC:Z4
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Spec Gravity:NOT RELEVANT
Viscosity:NOT RELEVANT
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT RELEVANT
Solubility in Water:NOT RELEVANT
Appearance and Odor:SEALED LEAD ACID AUTOMOTIVE BATTERY, RECTANGULAR OR
SQUARE IN SHAPE - NO ODOR

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NOT RELEVANT
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES, OVERCHARGING,
SMOKING, SPARKS, SHORTING. DO NOT PUNCTURE BATTERY CASE.

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