Product ID:CAREFREE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY
MSDS Date:01/01/1995
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-324-6426
MSDS Number: CFCWW

EAGLE-PINCHER INDUSTRIES ELECTRONICS DIV COUPLES D

C AND PORTER STREETS
JOPLIN, MO 64801
US

Emergency Phone: 417-623-8000 /FAX 417-623-0850

Info Phone: 417-623-8000 / FAX 417-623-0850

Cage: 81855

EAGLE-PICHER INDUSTRIES, INC.

47 JOPLIN, MO 64801 US

Telephone: 417-623-8000

Cage: 81855

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

LEAD OXIDE, (RED LEAD OXIDE) & 1317-36-8

CAS: 1314-41-6

RTECS: OG5425000

Fraction By Weight: 25%

OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1025

ACGIH TLV: 0.15 MG/M3

SULFURIC ACID (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7664-93-9

RTECS: WS5600000

Fraction By Weight: 18%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3/3 STEL; 9596

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:PRODUCT IS AN ARTICLE UNDER OSHA WHICH
UNDER NORMAL USE IS NON-HAZARDOUS. HOWEVER UNDER CERTAIN UNUSUAL
CONDITIONS PERSONS MAY BE EXPOSED TO TOXIC LEAD,CORROSIVE SULFURIC
ACID AND/OR EXPLOSIVE HYDROGE N.SEVERE BURNS AND EYE DAMAGE MAY
RESULTFROM EXPOSURE TO SULFURIC ACID ELECTROLYTE AND ILLNESS FROM
SULFUR OXIDE FUMES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS COMPOUND CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS AT
CONCENTRATIONS OF 0.1% OR GREATER THAT ARE CARCINOGENS OR SUSPECT
CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION AND ACID BURNS. PUNGENT ODOR AND
RESPIRATORY IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH AREA WITH SOAP
AND WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INHALATION: MOVE TO FRESH AIR.
GET MEDICAL ATT ENTION. INGESTION: LEAD/LEAD COMPOUNDS:GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION. SULFURIC ACID: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.GIVE WATER OR MILK
FOLLOWED BY MILK OF MAGNESIA,BEATEN EGGS OR VEGETABLE OIL.GET
MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Flash Point:NONE
Lower Limits:NOT GIVEN
Upper Limits:NOT GIVEN
Extinguishing Media:WATER, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:KEEP LIGHTED CIGARETTES,SPARKS,FLAMES
AWAY. EXPLOSION CAN RESULT FROM IMPROPER CHARGING AND IGHNITION OF
CHARGING GASES;ALSO IF CHARGED IN GAS TIGHT ENCLOSURES.

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID CONTACT WITH SULFURIC ACID ELECTROLYTE
FROM DAMAGED MATTERY. NEUTRALYZE WITH SOLUTION OF BAKING SODA IN
WATER. COLLECT NEUTRALIZED WASTE IN A SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR
DISPOSAL. DO NOT FLUSH LEAD C ONTAMINATED ACID TO SEWER.
Neutralizing Agent:BAKING SODA AND WATER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
AREA WITH IMPERVIOUS SURFACES AND ADEQUATE SPILL CONTAINMENT.
BATTERIES SHOULD BE STORED UNDER ROOF.
Other Precautions:BATTERIES WITH RELEASED ELECTROLYTE SHALL BE SEALED
IN POLYETHYLENE BAGS. AVOID PHYSICAL DAMAGE TO BATTERY. KEEP
CHARGING BATTERIES AWAY FROM FIRE, SPARKS, AND HEAT. DO NOT
OVERCHARGE. DO NOT SHORT CI RCUIT BATTERY TERMINALS.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. WHEN CONCENTRATIONS OF
SULFURIC ACID MIST ARE KNOWN TO EXCEED PEL, USE NIOSH OR
MSHA-APPROVED RESPIRATORY PROTECTION.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST IS RECOMMENDED AT CHARGING STATIONS AND WHERE
PEL IS EXCEEDED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES IF CASE IS CRACKED.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES FOR CRACKED CASE
Other Protective Equipment:HAVE EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER
AVAILABLE. ACID-RESISTANT APRON, BOOTS,AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING FOR
MAJOR SPILLS.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

HCC:Z4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:NOT GIVEN
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:NOT GIVEN
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NOT GIVEN
Vapor Pres:NOT GIVEN
Vapor Density:NOT GIVEN
Spec Gravity:NOT GIVEN
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT GIVEN
Solubility in Water:NOT GIVEN
Appearance and Odor:BATTERY WITH ELECTROLYTE, 6 VOLTS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
SOLVENTS MAY DISSOLVE BATTERY CASE MATERIAL.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SEVERE OVERCHARGING AND OVERHEATING
MAY CAUSE SULFUR DIOXIDE FUMES.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER.
DISPOSE OF WASTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
REGULATIONS. UNLAWFUL TO DISPOSE IN LANDFILL. DO NOT
INCINERATE,PUNCTURE,DISASSEMBLE OR MUTILATE. SEND SPENT BATTERIES
TO LEAD SMELTER FOR RECYCLE.

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