Product ID:PN:NP12-12 LEAD-ACID BATTERY
MSDS Date:06/01/1996
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-371-9540
MSDS Number: CFFKB

YUASA-EXIDE INC

2400 BERNVILLE RD
READING, PA 19605-9607
US

Emergency Phone: 800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 610-208-1975

Cage: IO592

YUASA-EXIDE INC

14145 READING, PA 19612 US

Telephone: 610-208-1975

Cage: IO592

INORGANIC LEAD COMPOUND CONTAINS INGREDS 2-6.

Fraction By Weight: NP

OSHA PEL RULE IN PROCESS

ACGIH TLV: 0.15 MG PB/M3

LEAD (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7439-92-1

RTECS: OF7525000

Fraction By Weight: 60%

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: 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: 0.2%

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: 0.2%

TIN

CAS: 7440-31-5

RTECS: XP7320000

Fraction By Weight: 0.2%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3; 9596

SULFURIC ACID (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA) (ELECTROLYTE)

CAS: 7664-93-9

RTECS: WS5600000

Fraction By Weight: 10-30%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

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

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

CASE MATERIAL INCLUDES INGREDS 9-17

Fraction By Weight: 5-10%

POLYPROPYLENE

CAS: 9003-07-0

RTECS: TR5000000

Fraction By Weight: NP

POLYSTYRENE

CAS: 9003-53-6

RTECS: WL6475000

Fraction By Weight: NP

STYRENE ACRYLONITRILE

CAS: 9003-54-7

RTECS: AT6978000

Fraction By Weight: NP

ACRYLONITRILE-BUTADIENE-STYRENE TERPOLYMER

CAS: 9003-56-9

RTECS: AT6970000

Fraction By Weight: NP

BUTADIENE-STYRENE POLYMER (RUBBER)

CAS: 9003-55-8

RTECS: WL6478000

Fraction By Weight: NP

POLYVINYL CHLORIDE

CAS: 9002-86-2

RTECS: KV0350000

Fraction By Weight: NP

POLYCARBONATE

Fraction By Weight: NP

HARD RUBBER

Fraction By Weight: NP

POLYETHYLENE

RTECS: PM9002884

Fraction By Weight: NP

SHEET MOLDING COMPOUND (GLASS-REINFORCED POLYESTER)

Fraction By Weight: 10%

INORG PB/H2SO4 PRIMARY COMPO OF EVERY YUASA-EXIDE INC MFG

Fraction By Weight: NA

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHAL:BREATH ACID VAP/MIST CAUSE SEVER
RESP IRRIT.PB DUST/FUME INHAL MAY CAUSE UPPER RESP TRACT/LUNGS
IRRIT.INGEST:ACID MAY CAUSE SEVER MOUTH/THROAT/ESOPHA/STOMA
IRRIT.ACUTE PB INGEST MAY CAUSE ABD PA IN,NAU,VOMIT,DIARR,SEVERE
CRAMP.MAY LEADRAPIDLY TO SYST TOXICITY,MUST BE TREATED BY
DR.SKIN:ACID SEVER IRRIT(SIGN/SYMP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PER MSDS:IARC CAT I-STRONG INORG ACID
MIST W/H2SO4(DOESNT APPLY TO LIQ FORM/SOLN IN
BATT);NTP/IARC/OSHA-ARSENIC PROL EXP
Effects of Overexposure:HEALTH:BURNS,ULCER.PB:NOT ABSORB THRU
SKIN.EYE:H2SO SEVER IRRIT,BURNS,CORNEA DMG,BLIND.PB:CAUSE
IRRIT.OVEREXPO:ACID SEVER SKIN IRRIT,CORNEA DMG,UPPER RESP
IRRIT,TOOTH ENAMEL EROSION,INFLAMM NOSE/THROA T/BRONC.PB:TOXI
SYMPT-HEAD,FTG,ABD PAIN,APPETITE LOS,MUSCU ACHES,WEAK,SLEEP
DISTURB,IRRITABI,ANEMIA,NEUROPATHY,KID DMG
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:H2SO4 MIST OVEREXPO MAY CAUSE LUNG
DMG,AGGRAVATE PULM CONDITIONS.H2SO4 CONTACT W/SKIN MAY AGGRAVATE
SKIN DISEASES-ECZEMA,CONTACT DERM.LEAD/CMPDS CAN AGGRAVATE SOME
FORMS OF KIDN/LIV/NEUROLOGIC DISEASE

First Aid:INHAL:ACID:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR IMMED.DIFFIC BREATH GIVE
OXY.PB:REMOVE FROM EXPO,GARGLE,WASH NOSE/LIPS;CONSULT
DR.INGEST:ACID:GIVE LG QUANT OF H2O.DONT INDUCE VOMIT.CONSULT
DR.PB:CONSULT DR IMMED.SKIN: ACID:FLUSH W/LG AMTS OF H2O FOR @LEAST
15MINS.REMOVE CONTAM CLOTH COMPLETELY INCLUDE SHOES.PB:WASH IMMED
W/SOAP/H2O.EYE:ACID/PB:FLUSH IMMED W/LG AMTS OF H2O FOR @LEAST
15MINS.CONSULT DR.

Flash Point:NA
Lower Limits:4.1 HYDROGEN
Upper Limits:74.2
Extinguishing Media:CO2, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:BATT ON CHARGE SHUT OFF POWER.USE +PRESSURE
SCBA.WATER APPLIED TO ELECTROLYTE GENERATES HEAT & CAUSES TO
SPATTER.WEAR ACID-RESIST CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HI FLAMM H2 GAS GENERATED DURING BATT
CHARG/OPERATION.AVOID FIRE/EXPLO RISK-KEEP SPARKS/OTHER IGN SOURCES
AWAYF ROM BATT.DONT ALLOW METALLIC MATLS TO (SUPPLEME)

Spill Release Procedures:STOP MATL FLOW.CONTAIN/ABSORB SM SPILLS
W/DRYSAND,EARTH,VERMI.DONT USE COMBUST MATLS.IF POSSIBLE CAREFULLY
NEUTRA SPILL ACID W/SODA ASH,SODIUM BICARBONATE,LIME,ETC.WEAR
ACID-RESIST CLOTH,BOOTS,GLOVES, FCSHIELD.DONT ALLOW DISCHARGE OF
UNNEUTRA TO SEWER
Neutralizing Agent:ELECTROLYTE(ACID):SODA ASH, SODIUM BICARBONATE,
LIME, ETC.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL DRY WELL VENTI AREA
W/IMPERV SURFACE/ADQU CONTAIN IN EVENT OF SPILL.STORE UNDER
ROOF-PROTECT AGAINST ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Other Precautions:SEPARATE FRO INCOMP MATLS.STORE/HNDL ONLY IN AREAS
W/ADEQUA H2O SUPPLY/SPILL CNTRL.AVOID DMG TO CNTNR.KEEP AWAY FROM
FIRE/SPARKS/HEAT.IN AREAS WHERE H2SO4 IS HNDL IN CONCEN >1% EMERG
EYEWASH STATIONS/ SHOWERS SHOULD BE PROVIDED W/UNLIMIT H2O

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL CONDITONS.WHEN
CONCENTRATIONS OF SULFURIC ACID MSIT ARE KNOWN TO EXCEED PEL USE
NIOSHNIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATORY PROTECTION.
Ventilation:STORE/HNDL IN WELL-VENTILATED AREA.IF MECHANICAL
VENTILATION IS USED COMPONENTS MUST BE ACID-RESISTANT.
Protective Gloves:RUBB,PLAST ACID-RESIST W/ELBOW LENG GAUN
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES OR FACE SHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR PROT CLOTH WHEN FILL/HNDLF
BATT.ACID-RESIST APRON.UNDER SEVERE EXPO/EMERG CONDITIONS WEAR
ACID-RESIST CLOTH/BOOTS.
Work Hygienic Practices:HNDL BATT CAUT TO AVOID SPILLS.MAKE CERTAIN
VENT CAPS ARE ON SECURELY.AOVID CONTACT W/INTERN COMPO.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRE/EXPLO:SIMULTANEOUSLY CONTACT -/+ TERMINALS OF CELLS/BATT.FOLLOW
MFG'S INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION/SERV. INCOMPAT:CONTACT PROD
TOXI SO2 FUMES,MAY RELEASE FLAMM H2.PD:AVOID STRONG ACID,BASES,HALI
DES.HALOGENATES,KNO3,PERMANGANATE,PEROXIDES,NASCENT H2,REDUCING
AGENTS CONTACT. HAZ DECOMPO:GENERATE ARSINE GAS.SARA CHM

HCC:Z4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:203F,95C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:NA
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NP
Vapor Pres:10
Vapor Density:>1
Spec Gravity:1.215-1.350
pH:NP
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<1, BUTYL ACETATE=1
Solubility in Water:100%, COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:MFG ARTICLE,NO APPARENT ODOR.ELECTROLTYE-CLEAR
LIQ,SHARP PENETRATING PUNGENT OD
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NA
Corrosion Rate:NP

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
H2SO4:CONTACT W/COMBUSTIBL/ORG MATL-FIRE/EXPLO.RX VIOLENT W/STRONG RED
AGENTS,METALS,SO3,STRONG OXIDZIER,H2O.METAL(SUPP)
Stability Condition to Avoid:PROLONGED OVERCHARGE;SOURCES OF IGNITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:H2SO4:SO3,CO,H2SO4 MIST,SO2,H2.PB:HI
TEMPS PROD TOXIC METAL FUME/VAP/DUST,STRONG ACID/BASE/NASCENT H2
CONTACT (SUPPLEME)

Waste Disposal Methods:SPENT BATT:SENT TO 2ND PB SMELTER-RECYCL.PLACE
NEUTRA SLURRY INTO SEAL CNTNR,DISPO AS HAZ WASTE AS APPLICABLE.LG
H2O DILUT SPILL AFT NEUTRA,TEST SHOULD BE MANAGED IAW APPROV
LOC/STATE/FED REQMTS.CONSU LT STATE ENVIRO AGENCY &/OR FED
EPA.D002,TQ=1000LB

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