Product ID:LEAD ACID BATTERY
MSDS Date:02/01/1996
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-263-7799
MSDS Number: CFCWG

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

Preparer: ENV. RESOURCES DEPT.

Cage: 20038

NO VENDOR HAS BEEN NAMED FOR THIS LINE.

UNKNOW READING, PA 19612-4205 US

Telephone: 610-378-0500/0798

Cage: NO672

LEAD (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-92-1

RTECS: OF7525000

Fraction By Weight: 53%

OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1025

ACGIH TLV: 0.15 MG/M3;DUST 9394

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

ANTIMONY (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-36-0

RTECS: CC4025000

Fraction By Weight: 0.2%

OSHA PEL 0.5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG (SB)/M3; 9394

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; 9495

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; 9394

SULFURIC ACID (SARA III)

CAS: 7664-93-9

RTECS: WS5600000

Fraction By Weight: 30-40%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9394

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

INGREDIENTS 8-9 COMPRISE THE CASE MATERIAL

POLYPROPYLENE

CAS: 9003-07-0

RTECS: TR5000000

Fraction By Weight: 5-6%

RUBBER, HARD

OTHER COMPONENTS, INGREDIENT 11

SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - FUSED (GEL CELL BATTERIES ONLY)

CAS: 60676-86-0

RTECS: VV7328000

Fraction By Weight: 3-5%

OSHA PEL SEE TABLE Z-3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3 RDUST;9394

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE-ELECTROLYTE:SEVERE SKIN
IRRITATION, DAMAGE TO CORNEA MAY CAUSE BLINDNESS, UPPER
RESPIRATORY. LEAD:HEADACHE, FATIGUE, ABDOMINAL PAIN, LOST APPETITE,
MUSCLE ACHES. CHRONIC-ELECTROLYTE:POSSIBLE ERO SION OF TOOTH
ENAMEL; INFLAMMATION OF NOSE, THROAT, BRONCHIAL TUBES. LEAD:ANEMIA,
NEUROPATHY. KIDNEY DAMAGE, REPRODUCTO
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS INORGANIC ACID, LEAD, ARSENIC.
SEE THE INDIVIDUAL IARC & NTP REPORTS FOR DETAILS OF
CARCINOGENICITY.
Effects of Overexposure:ELECTROLYTE:SEVERE SKIN IRRITATION, DAMAGE TO
CORNEA. SEVERE UPPER RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. LEAD:HEADACHE,
FATIGUE, ABDOMINAL PAIN, LOST APPETITE, MUSCLE ACHES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:OVEREXPOSURE TO SULFURIC ACID MIST
MAY CAUSE LUNG DAMAGE & AGGRAVATE PULMONARY CONDITIONS. CONTACT OF
SULFURIC ACID W/SKIN MAY AGGRIVATE SKIN DISEASES SUCH AS ECZEMA &
CONTACT DERMATITIS.

First Aid:IF IRRITATION PERSISTS OR IS SEVERE, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
EYE:FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MIN. SKIN:WASH W/SOAP & WATER. REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & LAUNDER BEFORE REUSE. INHALED:REMOVE FROM
EXPOSURE. A ID OR RESTORE BREATHING AS NEEDED. INGESTED:DO NOT
INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE 1-2 GLASSES OF MILK OR WATER TO DRINK. GET
IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS.

Lower Limits:4.1,HYDROGEN
Upper Limits:74.2HYDROGEN
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:IF BATTERIES ON CHARGE, SHUT OFF POWER. USE
POSITIVE PRESSURE SCBA. WATER APPLIED TO ACID GENERATES HEAT AND
CAUSES SPATTER. WEAR ACID RESISTANT CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HIGHLY FLAMMABLE HYDROGEN GAS IS
GENERATED DURING CHARGING & OPERATION OF BATTERY. TO AVOID RISK OF
FIRE OR EXPLOSION, KEEP SPARKS AWAY FROM BATTERIES.

Spill Release Procedures:STOP FLOW OF MATERIAL, CONTAIN/ABSORB SPILL
W/SAND, EARTH, VERMICULITE. DO NOT USE COMBUSTABLE MATERIALS.
NEUTRALIZE W/SODA ASH, SODIUM BICARBONATE, LIME. WEAR
ACID-RESISTANT CLOTHING, BOOTS & FACE SH IELD.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH (SODIUM CARBONATE), BAKING SODA, OR QUICK
LIME (CALCIUM OXIDE).

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN UNDER ROOF IN A COOL, DRY,
WELL-VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLES. STORE IN AREA
APPROPRIATE FOR ACID SPILLS.
Other Precautions:USE CARE TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK FROM CHARGING
EQUIPMENT. SHUT OFF POWER TO CHARGERS WHEN NOT IN USE & BEFORE
DETACHING BATTERY. KEEP CHARGING SPACE VENTILATED. KEEP VENT CAPS
IN POSITION. KEEP SOURCE S OF IGNITION OUT OF CHARGING AREA.

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. WHEN
CONCENTRATIONS OF SULFURIC ACID MIST ARE KNOWN TO EXCEED PEL, USE
NIOSH OR MSHA-APPROVED RESPIRATORY PROTECTION.
Ventilation:STORE & HANDLE IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS. IF MECHANICAL
VENTILATION IS USED, COMPONENTS MUST BE ACID-RESISTANT.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER/PLASTIC GLOVES W/GAUNTLET.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES OR FACE SHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:ACID-RESISTANT APRON. UNDER SEVERE EXPOSURE
OR EMERGENCY CONDITIONS, WEAR ACID-RESISTANT CLOTHING & BOOTS.
Work Hygienic Practices:HANDLE BATTERIES CAUTIOUSLY. AVOID SPILLS. KEEP
VENT CAPS IN PLACE. AVOID CONTACT W/INTERNAL PARTS. WEAR PROTECTIVE
EQPT
Supplemental Safety and Health
IN AREAS WHERE SULFURIC ACID IS HANDLED IN CONCENTRATIONS GREATER THAN
1%, EMERGENCY EYEWASH STATIONS AND SHOWERS SHOULD BE PROVIDED, WITH
UNLIMITED WATER SUPPLY. **SUPERVISOR ORDERED ENTRY OF HCC COD E &
PROPER SHIPPING NAME AS ASSIGNED BYTECH SUPPORT PERSONNEL. SEE ADD
DATA FOR FURTHER COMMENTS.

HCC:C1
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:203F,95C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:N/A.
Vapor Pres:17 TO 11
Vapor Density:>1
Spec Gravity:1.230-1.350
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<1 (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:100%
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR LIQUID W/SHARP PENETRATING, PUNGENT ODOR.
BATTERY IS A MANAFACTURED ARTIC

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
COMBUSTABLES, ORGANIC MATERIAL, STRONG REDUCING AGENTS, METALS, SULFUR
TRIOXIDE GAS, STRONG OXIDIZERS, WATER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:PROLONGED OVERCHARGE; SOURCES OF IGNITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFUR TRIOXIDE, CARBON MONOXIDE,
SULFIRIC ACID MIST, SULFUR DIOXIDE, HYDROGEN.

Waste Disposal Methods:SPENT BATTERIES:SEND TO SECONDARY LEAD SMELTER
FOR RECYCLING. PLACE NEUTRALIZED SLURRY INTO SEALED CONTAINERS &
DISPOSE OF AS HAZARDOUS WASTE, AS APPLICABLE. CONSULT STATE
ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCY &/OR FE DERAL EPA.

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