Product ID:DRY CHARGED BATTERY (NO ELECTROLYTE ADDED)
MSDS Date:04/01/1996
FSC:6140
NIIN:00-410-2632
MSDS Number: CFLCR

EXIDE CORP / GOVERNMENT MARKETING DEPT

9055 GUILFORD RD
COLUMBIA, MD 21046-1879
US

Emergency Phone: 301-381-8500 OR 215-378-0757

Info Phone: 301-381-8500

Preparer: ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES

Cage: LO331

EXIDE CORP / GOVERNMENT MARKETING DEPT

COLUMBIA, MD 21046-1879 US

Telephone: 301-381-8500

Cage: LO331

LEAD (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7439-92-1

RTECS: OF7525000

Fraction By Weight: 92-93%

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: 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

POLYPROPYLENE (CASE)

CAS: 9003-07-0

RTECS: TR5000000

Fraction By Weight: 6-8%

HARD RUBBER

Fraction By Weight: 6-8%

LEAD OXIDE (LITHARGE)

CAS: 1317-36-8

RTECS: OG1750000

LEAD SULFATE (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7446-14-2

RTECS: OG4375000

OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1025

ACGIH TLV: 0.15 MG(PB)/M3; 9596

EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS:NONE. ACUTE- PRODUCT IS
A DRY CHARGED BATTERY. NO HAZARD IS ANTICIPATED. HAZARDOUS EXPOSURE
CAN OCCUR WHEN PRODUCT IS IN FIRE/BROKEN: LEAD COMPOUNDS MAY CAUSE
EYE & RESPIRATORY IRRITATIO N. TOXIC IF INGESTED. CHRONIC- LEAD
COMPOUNDS MAY CAUSE ANEMIA, KIDNEY DAMAGE, NERVE DAMAGE (WRIST
DROP).
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS LEAD. ARSENIC IS LESS THAN 0.10
%.
Effects of Overexposure:NONE. IF IN FIRE OR BROKEN, DUST OR FUMES MAY
CAUSE: IRRITATION, ANEMIA, ABDOMINAL PAIN, NAUSEA, VOMITING,
CONSTIPATION, HEADACHE, FATIGUE, LOSS OF APPETITE, MUSCULAR ACHES
AND WEAKNESS, SLEEP DISTURB ANCES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:LEAD AND ITS COMPONENTS CAN
AGGRAVATE SOME FORMS OF KIDNEY, LIVER AND NEUROLOGIC DISEASES.

First Aid:INHALATION - LEAD: REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE, GARGLE, WASH NOSE
AND LIPS; CONSULT PHYSICIAN. INGESTION - LEAD: CONSULT PHYSICIAN
IMMEDIATELY. SKIN - LEAD: WASH IMMEDIATELY WITH SOAP AND WATER.
EYES - LEAD: FLUSH IMMEDIATELY WITH LARGE AMOUNT OFWATER FOR AT
LEAST 15 MINUTES; CONSULT PHYSICIAN.

Flash Point:NOT RELEVANT
Lower Limits:4.1% (H2)
Upper Limits:74.2% (H2)
Extinguishing Media:BATTERY CASE WILL BURN. USE CARBON DIOXIDE,
FOAM/DRY CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHER. WATER MAY CAUSE SPATTERING OF
MOLTEN LEAD.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND NIOSH-
APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL FACEPIECE
OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MOLTEN METALS PRODUCE FUMES, VAPORS
AND/OR DUST THAT MAY BE TOXIC AND/OR RESPIRATORY IRRITANTS.

Spill Release Procedures:IF BROKEN, LEAD DUST OR PARTICULATE SHOULD BE
VACUUMED (USING HEPA FILTER) OR WET-SWEPT. DO NOT DRY SWEEP OR USE
FORCED AIR. PLACE IN DRY, CLOSED CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL OR
RECYCLING.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE BATTERIES IN COOL, DRY, WELL-
VENTILATED AREAS, UNDER THE ROOF. SEPARATE FROM INCOMPATIBLE
MATERIALS. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS AND FIRE.
Other Precautions:WASH HANDS BEFORE EATING OR DRINKING. KEEP OUT OF
REACH OF CHILDREN. AVOID THE USE OF UNINSULATED TOOLS. DO NOT MAKE
A CONNECTION BETWEEN THE TWO BATTERY TERMINALS AS SEVERE SPARKING
MAY OCCUR WHICH C OULD RESULT IN AN EXPLOSION.

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED. FOR DUST, FUME OR MIST, WEAR
NIOSH- APPROVED RESPIRATOR OR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:ADEQUATE
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES WHEN FILLING BATTERIES
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES WHEN FILLING BATTERIES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION, EMERGENCY SHOWER, COVERALL
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>2516F,>138
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:486F,252C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NOT KNOWN
Spec Gravity:9.6-11.3
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:LEAD ACID, DRY W/O ELECTROLYTE BATTERY. 25 PLATES
PER CELL; 750 AMPS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
LEAD COMPOUNDS: STRONG ACIDS, STRONG ALKALIS, HALIDES, HALOGENATES,
POTASSIUM NITRATE, REDUCING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:PROLONGED OVERCHARGE, SOURCES OF IGNITION,
WATER DAMAGE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:LEAD: TOXIC METAL FUMES, VAPOR OR
DUST, TOXIC ARSINE GAS.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE
AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. MATERIAL SHOULD BE RECYCLED AT A SECONDARY
LEAD SMELTER.

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