Product ID:LEAD ACID BATTERY
MSDS Date:05/26/1995
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-288-4332
MSDS Number: CBQWD

TROJAN BATTERY CO

12380 CLARK ST
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670-3804
US

Emergency Phone: 213-946-8381

Info Phone: 213-946-8381

Preparer: JOHN J BRYSON

Cage: 94598

TROJAN BATTERY CO

SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670 US

Telephone: 562-946 8381 / 800-423-6569

Cage: 94598

LEAD (SARA 313) (CERCLA)/LEAD OXIDE/LEAD SULFATE

CAS: 7439-92-1

RTECS: OF7525000

OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1025

ACGIH TLV: 0.05MG/M3, A3; 9596

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

ANTIMONY (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7440-36-0

RTECS: CC4025000

OSHA PEL 0.5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG (SB)/M3; 9596

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

ARSENIC (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7440-38-2

RTECS: CG0525000

OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1018

ACGIH TLV: 0.01 MG/M3, A1; 9596

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

SULFURIC ACID (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)(BATTERY ELECTROLYTE)

CAS: 7664-93-9

RTECS: WS5600000

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3/3 STEL; 9596

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

CALCIUM, METAL

CAS: 7440-70-2

RTECS: EV8040000

TIN

CAS: 7440-31-5

RTECS: XP7320000

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3; 9596

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 2140 MG/KG (H2SO4)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ELECTROYTE IS CORROSIVE EYES:MAY CAUSE
IRRITATION AND BURNS.SKIN:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION,DRYNESS AND
BURNS.INGEST:MAY CAUSE GI TRACT IRRITATION.INHAL:MAY CAUSE
RESPIRATORY IRRITATION.CHRONIC: BRONCHITIS, EROSION OF TOOTH
ENAMEL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SULFRIC ACID IS IARC-2B.LEAD IS IARC-2B.
Effects of Overexposure:LEAD EXPOSURE:LASSITUDE,CONSTIPATION,ANEMIA,
NAUSEA,VOMITING,PARALYSIS,CNS DEPRESSION.SKIN:DERMATITIS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN,EYE
AND RESPIRATORY AILMENTS MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

First Aid:SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING;WASH WITH WATER.GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION.EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION.INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.GIVE OXYGEN OR ARTIFICIAL
RESPIRATION IF NE EDED.INGEST:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.GET PROMPT
QUALIFIED MEDICAL ATTENTION.IF CONSCIOUS,WASH OUT MOUTH WITH
WATER,GIVE MILK OR WATER TO DRINK.

Flash Point:NONE
Autoignition Temp:=357.2C, 675.F
Lower Limits:4.1 (H2)
Upper Limits:74.2 (H2)
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER
FOG.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HYDROGEN GAS AND SULFURIC ACID VAPORS MAY
BE GENERATED IN FIRE CONDITIONS.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. VENTILATE AREA. DIKE
TO CONTAIN CONTAMINATED MATERIAL & LIQUID. LIMIT ACCESS TO AREA TO
EMERGENCY RESPONDERS. NEUTRALIZE.
Neutralizing Agent:SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODA ASH, LIME OR OTHER
NEUTRALIZING AGENT.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM FLAME DURING &
IMMEDIATELY AFTER CHARGING. COMBUSTION OR OVERCHARGING MAY CREATE
OR LIBERATE TOXIC & HAZARDOUS GASES & LIQUIDS.
Other Precautions:AVOID PROLONGED OVERCHARGE. SODA BICARBONATE, SODA
ASH OR LIME SHOULD BE KEPT FOR SPILL REMEDIATION. STORE IN A COOL
DRY, WELL VENTILATED AREA. DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT TERMINALS OR REMOVE
VENT CAPS DURIN G STORAGE OR RECHARGING.

Respiratory Protection:SULFURIC ACID MIST - FULL FACE OR HALF MASK
RESPIRATOR W/ACID MIST FILTER OR SCBA.
Ventilation:CHANGE AIR EVERY 15 MIN.
Protective Gloves:ACID RESISTANT RUBBER OR PLASTIC.
Eye Protection:GOGGLES OR FACE SHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:ACID-RESISTANT RUBBER OR PLASTIC APRON,
BOOTS & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION OF MSDS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:=112.8C, 235.F
B.P. Text:ELECTROLYTE
Melt/Freeze Pt:<160.C, 320.F
M.P/F.P Text:POLYPROPYLENE
Vapor Pres:1MM/HG @ 145.8 DEG G
Vapor Density:3.4
Spec Gravity:1.250 - 1.300 (H20=1)
pH:<2
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:BATT:PROPYLENE OR HARD RUBBER CASE.ELECTROLYTE:
COLORLESS,OILY LIQUID,ACID ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT,SOURCES OF
IGNITION,OVERCHARGING. AVOID SHORTING OF BATTERY TERMINALS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN/OXYGEN MIXTURE OCCURS IN
BATTERY DURING CHARGING.H2SO4,SO2,SO3,STILBENE,ARSINE.

Waste Disposal Methods:RETURN WHOLE SCRAP BATTERIES TO DISTRIBUTER,
MANUFACTURER OR LEAD SMELTER FOR RECYCLING. FOR NEUTRALIZED SPILLS,
PLACE RESIDUE IN CONTAINERS W/ABSORBENT MATERIAL FOR DISPOSAL.
CONTACT LOCAL &/OR STATE ECVIRONMENTAL OFFICIALS REGARDING
DISPOSAL INFO.

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