Product ID:DRY CHARGE BATTERY
MSDS Date:09/01/1993
FSC:6240
NIIN:01-184-3415
MSDS Number: CBSHS

EXIDE CORP

645 PENN STREET
READING, PA 19601
US

Emergency Phone: 610-378-0500/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 610-378-0550/ FAX -0616

Cage: 20038

EXIDE CORP

14205 READING, PA 19612-4205 US

Telephone: 610-378-0500/0798

Cage: 20038

LEAD (SARA 313) (CERCLA)/INORGANIC LEAD COMPOUND

CAS: 7439-92-1

RTECS: OF7525000

Fraction By Weight: 53%

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

Fraction By Weight: 0.2%

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

Fraction By Weight: 0.003%

OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1018

ACGIH TLV: 0.01 MG/M3, A1; 9596

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; 9596

CASE MATERIAL (INCLUDING INGREDIENTS 7 AND 8)

Fraction By Weight: 5 - 6%

POLYPROPYLENE

CAS: 9003-07-0

RTECS: TR5000000

HARD RUBBER

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NOT RELEVANT
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS:NONE. ACUTE- PRODUCT IS
A DRY CHARGED BATTERY. NO HAZARD IS ANTICIPATED. HAZARDOUS EXPOSURE
CAN OCCUR WHEN PRODUCT IS IN FIRE/BROKEN: LEAD COMPOUNDS MAY CAUSE
EYE & RESPIRATORY IRRITATIO N. TOXIC IF INGESTED. CHRONIC- LEAD
COMPOUNDS MAY CAUSE ANEMIA, KIDNEY DAMAGE, NERVE DAMAGE (WRIST
DROP).
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS LEAD. ARSENIC IS LESS THAN 0.10
%.
Effects of Overexposure:NONE. IF IN FIRE OR BROKEN, DUST OR FUMES MAY
CAUSE: IRRITATION, ANEMIA, ABDOMINAL PAIN, NAUSEA, VOMITING,
CONSTIPATION, HEADACHE, FATIGUE, LOSS OF APPETITE, MUSCULAR ACHES
AND WEAKNESS, SLEEP DISTURB ANCES
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:LEAD AND ITS COMPONENTS CAN
AGGRAVATE SOME FORMS OF KIDNEY, LIVER AND NEUROLOGIC DISEASES.

First Aid:INHALATION - LEAD: REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE, GARGLE, WASH NOSE
AND LIPS; CONSULT PHYSICIAN. INGESTION - LEAD: CONSULT PHYSICIAN
IMMEDIATELY. SKIN - LEAD: WASH IMMEDIATELY WITH SOAP AND WATER.
EYES - LEAD: FLUSH IMMEDIATELY WITH LARGE AMOUNT OFWATER FOR AT
LEAST 15 MINUTES; CONSULT PHYSICIAN.

Flash Point:NOT RELEVANT
Lower Limits:4.1%HYDROGEN
Upper Limits:74.2% (H2)
Extinguishing Media:BATTERY CASE WILL BURN. USE CARBON DIOXIDE,
FOAM/DRY CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHER. WATER MAY CAUSE SPATTERING OF
MOLTEN LEAD.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL
FACEPIECE OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MOLTEN METALS PRODUCE FUMES, VAPORS
AND/OR DUST THAT MAY BE TOXIC AND/OR RESPIRATORY IRRITANTS.

Spill Release Procedures:IF BROKEN, LEAD DUST OR PARTICULATE SHOULD BE
VACUUMED (USING HEPA FILTER) OR WET-SWEPT. DO NOT DRY SWEEP OR USE
FORCED AIR. PLACE IN DRY, CLOSED CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL OR
RECYCLING.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE BATTERIES IN COOL, DRY,
WELL-VENTILATED AREAS, UNDER THE ROOF. SEPARATE FROM INCOMPATIBLE
MATERIALS. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS AND FIRE.
Other Precautions:WASH HANDS BEFORE EATING OR DRINKING. KEEP OUT OF
REACH OF CHILDREN. AVOID THE USE OF UNINSULATED TOOLS. DO NOT MAKE
A CONNECTION BETWEEN THE TWO BATTERY TERMINALS AS SEVERE SPARKING
MAY OCCUR WHICH C OULD RESULT IN AN EXPLOSION.

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED. FOR DUST, FUME OR MIST, WEAR
NIOSH-APPROVED RESPIRATOR OR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:ADEQUATE
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES WHEN FILLING BATTERIES
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES WHEN FILLING BATTERIES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION, EMERGENCY SHOWER, COVERALL
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
DRY BATTERIES (CONTAINING NO ELECTROLYTE) ARE NOT HAZARDOUS.

HCC:N1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:486F - 620F
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NOT KNOWN
Spec Gravity:9.5 - 11.3
Viscosity:NOT RELEVANT
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT RELEVANT
Solubility in Water:NOT RELEVANT
Appearance and Odor:PRODUCT IS A DRY CHARGED BATTERY.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
LEAD COMPOUNDS: STRONG ACIDS, STRONG ALKALIS, HALIDES, HALOGENATES,
POTASSIUM NITRATE, REDUCING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:PROLONGED OVERCHARGE, SOURCES OF IGNITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC METAL FUMES, VAPOR OR DUST,
TOXIC ARSINE GAS

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE
AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. MATERIAL SHOULD BE RECYCLED AT A SECONDARY
LEAD SMELTER.

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