Product ID:DRY CHARGE BATTERY(NO ELECTROLYTE ADDED)
MSDS Date:04/01/1996
FSC:6140
NIIN:00-438-0299
MSDS Number: CDJPS

EXIDE CORP.-GENERAL BATTERY CORP

645 PENN STREET
READING, PA 19612-4205
US

Emergency Phone: 800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 610-378-0500

Preparer: ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES

Cage: 08163

EXIDE CORP.-GENERAL BATTERY CORP

READING, PA 19601 US

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

Cage: 08163

LEAD (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7439-92-1

RTECS: OF7525000

Fraction By Weight: 50%

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

TIN

CAS: 7440-31-5

RTECS: XP7320000

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3; 9596

POLYPROPYLENE

CAS: 9003-07-0

RTECS: TR5000000

HARD RUBBER

LEAD OXIDE

CAS: 1309-60-0

RTECS: OG0700000

LEAD SULFATE (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7446-14-2

RTECS: OG4375000

OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1025

ACGIH TLV: 0.15 MG(PB)/M3; 9596

EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NO HAZARD UNLESS LEAD FUMES ARE
EVOLVED.EYES:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.SKIN:ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH
SKIN.INGEST:MAY CAUSE GI TRACT IRRITATION.INHAL:MAY CAUSE
RESPIRATORY IRRITATION.CHRONIC:ANEMIA,MOTOR NE UROPATHY,KIDNEY
DAMAGE AND REPRODUCTIVEEFFECTS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:LEAD IS LISTED AS IARC-2B.ARSENIC IS
LISTED NTP,IARC AND OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:INGEST:ABDOMINAL
PAIN,NAUSEA,VOMITING,DIARRHEA,CRAMPING.ACUTE
OVEREXPOSURE:HEADACHE,FATIGUE,ABDOMINAL PAIN,LOSS OF
APPETITE,WEAKNESS,SLEEP DISTURBANCES,IRRITABILITY.CHRONIC:WRIST
DROP
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING
LIVER,KIDNEY AND NEOUROLOGICAL AILMENTS MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK
FROM EXPOSURE.

First Aid:SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING;WASH WITH SOAP AND
WATER.GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF NEEDED.EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15
MINUTES.GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH
AIR.GARGLE,WASH LI PS AND GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.INGEST:DO
NOT INDUCE VOMITING.GET PROMPT QUALIFIED MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Flash Point:NONE
Lower Limits:4.396(H*2)
Upper Limits:74.296(H*2)
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL,CARBON DIOXIDE,FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
OPERATED IN THE POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE AND FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FLAMMABLE HYDROGEN GAS IS GENERATED
DURING OPERATION AND CHARGING.

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA.USE PROPER PROTECTIVE AND
RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT.WET SWEEP OR HEPA VACUUM;DO NOT CREATE
DUST;PLACE IN A DRY CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.CLEAN SPILL AREA WITH
WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL,DRY,WELL-VENTILATED
PLACE.KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.KEEP AWAY FROM
HEAT,SPARKS,FLAMES AND INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:FOLLOW LABEL DIRECTIONS.

Respiratory Protection:NOT NEEDED IN NORMAL SERVICE.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL DILUTION VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR PLASTIC W/GAUNTLETS.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES WHEN FILLING.
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,AS NEEDED.PROVIDE A
LOCAL EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS.SEPERATE WORK CLOTHES FROM STREET
CLOTHES.LAUNDER WORK CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.KEEP FOOD OUT OF THE WORK
AREA.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>2316F,>126
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:486-680F
Spec Gravity:9.6-11.3
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<1 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:LEAD IS A BLUISH-GRAY METAL;NO DOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS,BASES,HALIDES,HOLGENATES,POTASSIUM
NITRATE,PERMANGANATE,PEROXIDES,NASCENT HYDROGEN,REDUCING COMPOUNDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:SHORTING,OVERCHARGING,SOURCES OF
IGNITION,WATER DAMAGE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:LEAD FUMES,NASCENT HYDROGEN,ARSINE
GAS.

Waste Disposal Methods:RECYCLE WHERE POSSIBLE WITH A LEAD
SMELTER.DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,STATE AND LOCAL
REGULATIONS.

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