Product ID:DRY CHARGE BATTERY
MSDS Date:09/01/1993
FSC:6140
NIIN:00-984-0159
MSDS Number: CDQMG

EXIDE CORP

645 PENN STREET
READING (FORMALLY IN HORSHAM), PA 19612-4205
US

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

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

Cage: 20038

OCEANOGRAPHIC BATTERY CO INC

PHILDELPHIA, PA 19115 US

Telephone: 215-969-6773

Cage: 0C4E0

LEAD (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

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

POLYPROPYLENE

CAS: 9003-07-0

RTECS: TR5000000

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:**LEAD COMPOUNDS ARE HAZARDOUS AS DUST
VAPOR OR FUMES** EYES:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.SKIN:LEAD COMPOUNDS ARE
NOT DERMALLY ABSORBED.INGEST:CAUSES SYSTEMIC TOXICITY(TARGETS
KIDNEY,LIVER AND NERVIOUS SYSTEM ).INHAL:MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY
IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:LEAD IS LISTED UNDER IARC.ARSENIC IS
LISTED UNDER IRAC AND NTP.
Effects of Overexposure:SYSTEMIC EFFECTS:HEADACHE,FATIGUE,ABDOMINAL
PAIN,LOSS OF APPETITIE,MUCLE ACHES,WEAKNESS,SLEEP
DISTURBANCES,IRRITABILITY.CHRONIC:ANEMIA,NEUROPATHY(EG. WRIST
DROP),KIDNEY AND REPRODUCTIVE DAMAGE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING
LIVER,KIDNEY AND NEUROLOGICAL AILMENTS MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK
FROM EXPOSURE.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Lower Limits:4.1(HYDROGN)
Upper Limits:74.2(H*2)
Extinguishing Media:FOAM,USE CARBON DIOXIDE OR DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE PRODUCED AND MAY
EXPLODE IF IGNITED. REMOVE ALL IGNITION SOURCES. VENTILATE AREA.

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA.USE PROPER PROTECTIVE AND
RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT.SWEEP OR VACUUM;DO NOT CREATE DUST;PLACE IN A
DRY CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.DO NOT USE COMPRESSED AIR.
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
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.AVOID CONTAINER DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:DO NOT CARRY BATTERY BY TERMINALS. DO NOT DROP
BATTERY, PUNCTURE OR ATTEMPT TO OPEN BATTERY CASE. KEEP TERMINALS
COVERED IN PLASTIC CASE. AVOID SHORTING BATTERIES. PLACE BROKEN
BATTERIES IN PLASTIC CO NTAINERS AND DELIVER TO BATTERY RECYCLER

Respiratory Protection:NOT NEEDED IN NORMAL SERVICE.
Ventilation:STORE AND HANDLE IN WELL-VENTILATED AREAS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER,PLASTIC W/GAUNTLETS(ACID FILLING)
Eye Protection:GOGGLES IF CONTACT IS EXPECTED.
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRON AND BOOTS IF CONTACT IS
EXPECTED. EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CLEAN TERMINALS WITH MILD BAKING SODA SOLUTION AND WASH WITH WATER.
WHEN BRUSHING BATTERY POSTS, USE MASK APPROVED FOR LEAD DUST,
SAFETY GLASSES AND GLOVES.

HCC:N1
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:THIS A A DRY CHARGE AUTOMOTIVE BATTERY(SHIPPED W/O
ELECTROLYTE).

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS,BASES,HALIDES,HALOGENATES,POTASSIUM
NITRATE,PERMANGANATE,PEROXIDES,NASCENT HYDROGEN,REDUCING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID OVERCHARGING AND SOURCES OF
IGNITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC METAL FUMES.HYDROGEN IN CONTACT
WITH A STRONG ACID OR BASE MAY EVOLVE ARSINE(GAS).

Waste Disposal Methods:SEND TO A LEAD SMELTER FOR RECYCLING OR DISPOSE
OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.SPENT
BATTERIES ARE CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS WASTE.

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