Product ID:LEAD-ACID BATTERY
MSDS Date:02/01/1993
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-134-2531
MSDS Number: CFCVJ

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

EXIDE CORP

14205 READING, PA 19612-4205 US

Telephone: 610-378-0500/0798

Cage: 20038

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

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; 9596

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

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

PROPYNE POLYMERS/POLYPROPYLENE

CAS: 9003-07-4

RTECS: UD1842000

Fraction By Weight: 5 - 6%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:TLV FOR SULFURIC ACID IS 1 MG/M3.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE- LEAD MAY CAUSE GI UPSET, LOSS
OF APPETITE, DIARRHEA, CONSTIPATION, CRAMPING, LACK OF SLEEP.
CONTACT WITH SULFURIC ACID MAY LEAD TO EYE, SKIN & RESPIRATORY
TRACT IRRITATION, CORNEAL & LUNG DAMAG E. CHRONIC- LEAD MAY CAUSE
ANEMIA, KIDNEY & NERVOUS SYSTEM DAMAGE. ACID CAN CAUSE BRONCHITIS,
EROSION OF TOOTH ENAMEL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS ARSENIC AND LEAD.
Effects of Overexposure:LEAD MAY CAUSE GI UPSET, LOSS OF APPETITE,
DIARRHEA, CONSTIPATION, CRAMPING, LACK OF SLEEP & FATIGUE. CONTACT
WITH SULFURIC ACID MAY LEAD TO EYE, SKIN & RESPIRATORY TRACT
IRRITATION, CORNEAL & LUNG DA MAGE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INORGANIC LEAD AND ITS COMPOUNDS
CAN AGGRAVATE CHRONIC FORMS OF KIDNEY, LIVER AND NEUROLOGIC
DISEASES. CONTACT OF SULFURIC ACID WITH THE SKIN MAY AGGRAVATE SKIN
DISEASES SUCH AS ECZEMA AND DERMATITIS.

First Aid:OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES OF EXPOSURE.
EYES/SKIN:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. KEEP EYELIDS OPEN.
INHALATION:MOVE TO FRESH AIR. PROVIDE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED.
INGESTION:DO NOT INDUCE VOM ITING.IF CONSCIOUS, DRINK LARGE AMOUNT
OF WATER. CALL PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Lower Limits:4.1%HYDROGEN
Upper Limits:74.2% (H2)
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY CHEMICAL. WATER SPRAY
MAY BE USED TO COOL FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINER & DECREASE VAPORS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:IF BATTERIES ARE ON CHARGE, SHUT OFF POWER.
USE POSITIVE PRESSURE, SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. WEAR
ACID RESISTANT CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HIGHLY FLAMMABLE HYDROGEN GAS IS PRODUCED
DURING CHARGING AND BATTERY OPERATION. THEY ENTER THE AIR THROUGH
THE VENT CAPS. KEEP AWAY SPARKS/SOURCES OF FIRE.

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA. WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENTS.
REMOVE COMBUSTIBLES & IGNITION SOURCES (H2 MAY BE PRESENT). CONTAIN
BY DIKING & COVER SPILL WITH SODA ASH/QUICKLIME. MIX WELL. CHECK
THAT MIXTURE IS NEUTRAL . COLLECT & PLACE IN A DRUM. DO NOT FLUSH
TO SEWER
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH (SODIUM CARBONATE), QUICKLIME (CALCIUM
OXIDE)

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE NEAR EYEWASH FOUNTAIN AND SAFETY
SHOWER. STORAGE AREA SHOULD BE EQUIPPED WITH A DRAIN WHICH CAPTURES
SPILLS OF ACID FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.
Other Precautions:POISON-CAUSES SEVERE BURNS. DANGER-CONTAINS SULFURIC
ACID. REACTS WITH WATER VIOLENTLY. KEEP LIGHTED CIGARETTES, SPARKS,
AND FLAMES AWAY FROM CHARGING BATTERIES. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF SMALL
CHILDREN. W ASH HANDS WELL AFTER HANDLING.

Respiratory Protection:NOT REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL USE. USE
NIOSH-APPROVED ACID-MIST FILTER RESPIRATOR IF 1 MG/M3 TWA IS
EXCEEDED (ACID).
Ventilation:ADEQUATE GENERAL VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SPLASH-PROOF CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRON AND BOOTS. EYES WASH STATION
AND SAFETY SHOWER. USE ACID-PROOF CLOTHING FOR MAJOR SPILLS.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE METALLIC JEWELRY-SHOCK POTENTIAL. WASH
THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING AND DRINKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
DO NOT ALLOW METALLIC MATERIALS TO SIMULATNEOUSLY CONTACT NEGATIVE AND
POSITIVE TERMINALS OF CELLS AND BATTERIES. FOLLOW MANUFACTURER'S
INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION AND SERVICE.

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:203-240F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:NOT GIVEN
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NOT GIVEN
Vapor Pres:17-11
Vapor Density:> 1
Spec Gravity:1.230-1.350
Evaporation Rate & Reference:< 1 (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:MANUFACTURED ARTICLE. IT IS A BATTERY.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
COMBUSTIBLES, ORGANIC MATERIALS, STRONG REDUCING AGENTS, STRONG
OXIDIZERS, METALS, STRONG BASES, HALIDES, WATER
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, FLAMES (HYDROGEN),
OVERCHARGING, SMOKING, SPARKS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF LEAD & SULFUR, HYDROGEN,
SULFUR DIOXIDE & SULFUR TRIOXIDE, ARSINE GAS, TOXIC METAL FUME,
SULFURIC ACID MISTS

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE AS HAZARDOUS WASTE. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL,
STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS FOR ACID OR LEAD SCRAP.
SEND BATTERIES TO LEAD SMELTER FOR RECLAMATION FOLLOWING APPLICABLE
FEDERAL, STATE AN D LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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