Product ID:DRY CHARGE BATTERY (NO ELECTROLYTE ADDED)
MSDS Date:12/03/1993
FSC:6140
NIIN:00-195-5339
MSDS Number: CFLCD

EXIDE CORP

645 PENN ST
READING, PA 19612-4205
US

Emergency Phone: 215-378-0798

Info Phone: 215-378-0798

Cage: 20038

EXIDE CORP

14205 READING, PA 19612-4205 US

Telephone: 610-378-0500/0798

Cage: 20038

LEAD (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-92-1

RTECS: OF7525000

Fraction By Weight: 92-93%

OSHA PEL 0.05 MG/M3;1910.1025

ACGIH TLV: 0.15 MG/M3;DUST 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

ANTIMONY (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-36-0

RTECS: CC4025000

Fraction By Weight: 0.2-2.0%

OSHA PEL 0.5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG SB/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

ARSENIC (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-38-2

RTECS: CG0525000

Fraction By Weight: 0.003%

OSHA PEL 0.01 MG/M3 (AS)

ACGIH TLV: 0.2 MG/M3; 9192

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; 9192

HARD RUBBER

CAS: 9003-07-0

Fraction By Weight: 6-8%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES- MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. SKIN- NOT
ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. INHALATION- MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF UPPER
RESPIRATORY TRACT AND LUNGS. INGESTION- DUST OF FUMES MAY CAUSE
IRRITATION OF UPPER RESPIRATOR Y TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PRODUCT CONTAINS LEAD AND ARSENIC.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:LEAD AND ITS COMPOUNDS CAN
AGGRAVATE SOME FORMS OF KIDNEY, LIVER AND NEUROLOGIC DISEASES.

First Aid:EYES- FLUSH IMMEDIATELY WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT
LEAST 15 MIN. CONSULT PHYSICIAN. SKIN- WASH IMMEDIATELY WITH SOAP
AND WATER. INHALATION- REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE, GARGLE, WASH AROUND
LIPS; CO NSULT A PHYSICIAN. INGESTION- CONSULT A PHYSICIAN.

Lower Limits:4.19%, H2
Upper Limits:74.2%, H2
Extinguishing Media:USE DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM, CARBON DIOXIDE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE OF WATER IN EXTINGUISHING BURNING
BATTERIES MAY CAUSE SPATTERING DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MOLTEN LEAD.
WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:AFTER ELECTROLYTE IS ADDED AND BATTERY IS
BEING CHARGED, HYDROGEN GAS IS PRODUCED. BATTERY MAY EXPLODE IF
HYDROGEN GAS TRAPPED INSIDE THE CASE SHOULD IGNITE.

Spill Release Procedures:VACUUM LEAD DUST OR WET-SWEEP. DO NOT USE
COMPRESS AIR. USE PROPER CONTROLS.

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID THE USE OF UNINSULATED TOOLS. IF
THEY ARE REQUIRED, TAKE CARE NOT TO ELECTRICALLY SHORT THE
TERMINALS. REMOVE METAL JEWELRY BEFORE SERVICING.
Other Precautions:UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE, EXPOSURE TO LEAD OR
LEAD CONTAINING COMPOUNDS DOES NOT OCCUR. SHOULD A BATTERY BREAK
OPEN AND A LEAD SPILL OCCUR, PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN TO PREVENT
LEAD DUST FROM BECOMING AIR BORNE.

Respiratory Protection:UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE, RESPIRATORY
PROTECTION IS NOT REQUIRED. HOWEVER, IF CONDITIONS ARISE THAT
REQUIRE THEIR USE, USE ONLY NIOSH/MSHA RESPIRATORS APPROVED FOR
DUST, FUME AND MIST.
Ventilation:BATTERY CHARGING AREAS MUST BE ADEQUATELY VENTILATED TO
PREVENT HAZARDOUS CONCENTRATIONS OF FLAMMABLE GAS OR ACID MIST.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR PLASTIC ACID-RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES AND FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
INDUSTRIAL-TYPE IMPERVIOUS WORK CLOTHING, BOOTS AND APRON AS
REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
IF THE BATTERY ROOM IS AIR CONDITIONED AS PART OF AN OVERALL BUILDING
SYSTEM, THE EXHAUST AIR FROM THE BATTERY ROOM SHOULD NOT BE
RETURNED TO THE AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM. THE ROOM SHOULD HAVE ITS
OWN EXHAUST SYSTEM CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO OUTSIDE AIR. HYDROGEN GAS
IS LIGHTER THAN AIR AND DIFFICULT TO DETECT.

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>2516F,>138
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:496-680F
Spec Gravity:9.6-11.3
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:BLUISH GRAY METAL; NO APPARENT ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS,BASES,HALIDES,HALOGENATES,POTASSIUM
NITRATE,PERMANGANATE,PEROXIDES,NASCENT HYDROGEN AND REDUCING
AGENTS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC METAL FUMES, VAPORS OR DUST.

Waste Disposal Methods:MATERIAL SHOULD BE RECYCLED AT A SECONDARY LEAD
SMELTER. DISPOSE OF TOXIC SUBSTANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED
LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS. CONSULT STATE ENVIRONMENTAL
AGENCY AND/OR FEDERA L EPA.

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