Product ID:LEAD-ACID BATTERY
MSDS Date:02/01/1996
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-031-6876
MSDS Number: CHQLH

EXIDE CORP.-GENERAL BATTERY CORP

645 PENN STREET
READING, PA 19601
US

Emergency Phone: 610-378-0500

Info Phone: 215-378-0527

Cage: 08163

EXIDE CORP.-GENERAL BATTERY CORP

READING, PA 19601 US

Telephone: 215-378-0527/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Cage: 08163

SULFURIC ACID (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7664-93-9

RTECS: WS5600000

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

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

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

LEAD (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7439-92-1

RTECS: OF7525000

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

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

TIN

CAS: 7440-31-5

RTECS: XP7320000

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3; 9596

POLYPROPYLENE AND HARD RUBBER (CASE MATERIALS)

CAS: 9003-07-0

SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - FUSED

CAS: 60676-86-0

RTECS: VV7328000

OSHA PEL SEE TABLE Z-3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3 RDUST;9596

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: BREATHING OF SULFURIC ACID
VAPORS OR MISTS MAY CAUSE SEVERE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. INGESTION:
MAY CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION OF MOUTH, THROAT, ESOPHAGUS AND
STOMACH. SKIN: SEVERE IRRITATION, BURNS AND ULCERATION. EYE:
SEVERE IRRITATION, BURNS AND ULCERATION. EYE: SEVERE IRRITATION,
BURNS, CORNEA DAMAGE, BLINDNESS. ACUTE: SEVERE SKIN IRRITATION,
DAMAGE TO CORNEA, UPPER RESPIRATORY IRR ITATION. CHRONIC:
POSSIBLE EROSION OF TOOTH ENAMEL; INFLAMMATION OF NOSE, THROAT, AND
BRONCHIAL TUBES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THE IARC HAS CLASSIFIED "STRONG
INORGANIC ACID MOST CONTAINING SULFURIC ACID" AS A CATEGORY I
CARCINOGEN, A SUBSTANCE THAT IS CARCINOGENIC TO HUMAN. LEAD
COMPOUNDS - LISTED AS A 2B CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: IRRITATION OF UPPER RESPIRATORY
TRACT AND LUNGS. INGESTION: ABDOMINAL PAIN, NAUSEA, VOMITING,
DIARRHEA, AND SEVERE CRAMPING. MAY LEAD RAPIDLY TO SYSTEMIC
TOXICITY AND MUST BE TREATED BY A PHYSICIAN. SKIN: SEVERE
IRRITATION, BURNS, AND ULCERATION. EYE: IRRITATION, BURNS, CORNEA
DAMAGE, BLINDNESS. ACUTE: HEADACHE, FATIGUE, ABDOMINAL PAIN, LOSS
OF APPETITE, MUSCULAR ACHES AND WEAKNES S, SLEEP DISTURBANCES AND
IRRITABILITY. CHRONIC: ANEMIA; NEUROPATHY, PARTICULARLY OF THE
MOTOR NERVES, WITH WRIST DROP; KIDNEY DAMAGE; REPRODUCTIVE CHANGES
IN BOTH MALES AND FEMALES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:OVEREXPOSURE TO SULFURIC ACID MIST
MAY CAUSE LUNG DAMAGE & AGGRAVATE PULMONARY CONDITIONS. CONTACT OF
SULFURIC ACID WITH SKIN MAY AGGRIVATE SKIN DISEASES SUCH AS ECZEMA
AND CONTACT DERMATITIS.

First Aid:INHALATION - SULFURIC ACID: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR IMMEDIATELY.
IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. LEAD - REMOVE FROM
EXPOSURE, GARGLE, WASH NOSE AND LIPS; CONSULT PHYSICIAN. INGESTION
- SULFRIC A CID: GIVE LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER; DO NOT INDUCE
VOMITING; CONSULT PHYSICIAN. LEAD - CONSULT PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.
SKIN - SULFURIC ACID: FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT
LEAST 15 MINUTES; REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING COMPLETELY,
INCLUDING SHOES. LEAD - WASH IMMEDIATELY WITH SOAP AND WATER.
EYE: FLUSH IMMEDIATELY WITH LAREGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINUTES; CONSULT PHYSICIAN .

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 SELFCONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. WATER APPLIED
TO ELECTROLYTE GENERATES HEAT AND CAUSES IT TO SPATTER. WEAR
ACID-RESISTANT CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HIGHLY FLAMMABLE HYDROGEN GAS IS
GENERATED DURING CHARGING & OPERATION OF BATTERIES. TO AVOID RISK
OF FIRE OR EXPLOSION, KEEP SPARKS AWAY FROM BATTERIES. DO NOT ALLOW
METALLIC MATERIALS TO SIMULTANEOU SLY CONTACT NEGATIVE AND POSITIVE
TERMINALS OF CELLS AND BATTERS. FOLLOW MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS
FOR INSTALLATION.

Spill Release Procedures:STOP FLOW OF MATERIAL, CONTAIN/ABSORB SMALL
SPILLS WITH DRY SAND, EARTH, VERMICULITE. DO NOT USE COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS. IF POSSIBLE, CAREFULLY NEUTRALIZE SPILLED ELECTROLYTE
WITH SODA ASH, SODIUM BI CARBONATE, LIME, ETC. WEAR ACID-RESISTANT
CLOTHING, BOOTS, GLOVES, AND FACE SHEILD. DO NOT ALLOW DISCHARGE
OF UNNEUTRALIZED ACID TO SEWER.
Neutralizing Agent:NON SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED
AREA WITH IMPERVIOUS SURFACES AND ADEQUATE CONTAINMENT IN THE EVENT
OF SPILLS. STORE AND HANDLE ONLY IN AREAS WITH ADEQUATE WATER
SUPPLY AND SPILL CONTROL AVOID P HYSICAL DAMAGE TO CONTAINERS.
KEEP AWAY FROM FIRE, SPARKS AND HEAT.
Other Precautions:BATTERIES SHOULD BE STORED UNDER ROOF FOR PROTECTION
AGAINST ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS. SEPARATE FROM INCOMPATIBLE
MATERIALS.

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 AND HANDLE IN WELL VENTILATED AREA. IF MECHANICAL
VENTILATION IS USED, COMPONENTS MUST BE ACID-RESISTANT.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR PLASTIC ACID-RESISTANT GLOVES WITH
ELBOW-LENGTH GAUNTLET.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH 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 TO AVOID SPILLS.
MAKE CERTAIN VENT CAPS ARE ON SECURELY. AVOID CONTACT WITH
INTERNAL COMPONENTS. WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING WHEN FILLING OR
HANDLING BATTERIES.
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.

HCC:Z4
Boiling Pt:=95.C, 203.F
B.P. Text:203-240F (SQ RANGE)
Vapor Pres:17 TO 11 (FOR SG RANGE)
Vapor Density:(AIR=1) >1
Spec Gravity:1.230-1.350
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<1 (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:100%
Appearance and Odor:MFG ARTICLE; NO ODOR. ELECTROLYTE; CLEAR LIQUID,
SHARP, PENETRATING,PUNGNT ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
SULFURIC ACID: CONTACT WITH COMBUSTIBLES AND ORGANIC MATERIALS,
REDUCING AGENTS, METALS, SULFUR TRIOXIDE GAS, STRONG OXIDIZERS AND
WATER. CONTACT WITH METALS MAY PRODUCE TOXIC SULFUR DIOXIDE FUMES
AND MAY RELEASE FLAMMABLE
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:CONTACT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCY AND/OR
FEDERAL EPA. DISPOSE OF WASTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS. SEND DAMAGED AND SPENT BATTERIES TO SECONDARY
LEAD SMELTER FOR RE CYCLING.

Toxicological Information:NOT PROVIDED

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ecological:NOT PROVIDED

Transport Information:U.S. DOT: WET (FILLED WITH ELECTROLYTE) BATTERIES
ARE REGULATED BY U.S. DOT AS HAZARDOUS MATERIAL. PROPER SHIPPING
NAME: BATTERY, WET, FILLED WITH ACID. HAZARD CLASS/DIVISION: 8. ID
NUMBER: UN2794. PA CKING GROUP: III. LABEL REQUIRED: CORROSIVE. IF
NONSPILLABLE WET ELECTRIC STORAGE BATTERIES, THE FOLLOWING
INFORMATION WOULD APPLY; PROPER SHIPPING NAME: BATTERIES, WET,
NON-SPILLABLE. HAZARX CLASS/DI VISION: 8. ID NUMBER: UN2800.
PACKING GROUP: III. LABEL REQUIRED: CORROSIVE.

SARA Title III Information:CERCLA (SUPERFUND) AND EPCRA: (A) REPORTABLE
QUANTITY (RQ) FOR SPILLED 100% SULFURIC ACID UNDER CERCLA
(SUPERFUND) AND EPCRA (EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY
RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT) IS 1000 LBS. (B) SULFU RIC ACID IS A LISTED
"EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE" UNDER EPCRA, WITH A THRESHOLD
PLANNING QUANTITY (TPQ) OF 1000 LBS. (C) EPCRA SECTION 302
NOTIFICATION IS REQUIRED IF 1000 LBS OR MORE OF SULFURIC A CID IS
PRESENT AT ONE SITE. (D) EPCRA SECTION 312 TIER TWO REPORTING IS
REQUIRED IF ACID IS >=500 LBS, LEAD >=10000 LBS. (E) SUPPLIER
NOTIFICATION: CONTAINS TOXIC CHEMICALS REPORTABLE UNDER EPCRA SECT
ION 313:PB, H2SO4,SB, AS.
Federal Regulatory Information:RCRA: SPENT LEAD-ACID BATTERIES ARE NOT
REGULATED AS HAZARDOUS WASTE WHEN RECYCLED. SPILLED SULFURIC ACID
IS A CHARACTERISTIC HAZARDOUS WASTE; EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE NUMBER
D002 (CORROSIVITY). TSCA: INGR EDIENTS IN EXIDE`S BATTERIES ARE
LISTED IN THE TSCA REGISTRY AS FOLLOWS: SULFURIC ACID, LEAD, LEAD
OXIDE, LEAD SULFATE, ANTIMONY, ARSENIC, CALCIUM, TIN.
State Regulatory Information:CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: WARNING: THIS
PRODUCT CONTAINS LEAD, A CHEMICAL KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.