Product ID:8D37B,DRY STORAGE BATTERY
MSDS Date:04/01/1998
FSC:6140
NIIN:00-190-9828
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CHYXS

EXIDE CORP.-GENERAL BATTERY CORP

645 PENN STREET
READING, PA 19601-4205
US

Emergency Phone: 610-378-0500/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 610-378-0500

Cage: 08163

THOMAS BATTERY CO

59 KOSCIUSKO, MS 39090 US

Telephone: 610-289-8025

Cage: 07ZC5

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

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

CAS: 9003-07-0

RTECS: TR5000000

Fraction By Weight: <6-<8%

HARD RUBBER

Fraction By Weight: <6-<8%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:HAZARDOUS EXPOSURE CAN OCCUR ONLY WHEN
LEAD IS HEATED ABOVE MELTING POINT, OXIDIZED, OR OTHERWISE
PROCESSED OR DAMAGED TO CREATE DUST, VAPOR, OR FUME. EYES:
IRRITATION. SKIN: NOT ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN . INHALATION: LEAD DUST
OR FUME MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT AND LUNGS.
INGESTION: SYSTEMIC TOXICITY.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:DRY BATTERY NOT CARCINOGENIC.LEAD LISTED
AS A2B CACINOGEN.ARSENIC CARCINOGEN ONLY AFTER PROLONGED,HIGH LEVEL
EXPOSURE.
Effects of Overexposure:ACUTE: LEAD COMPOUNDS: SYMPTOMS OF TOXICITY
INCLUDE HEADACHE, FATIGUE, ABDOMINAL PAIN, LOSS OF APPETITE,
MUSCULAR ACHES AND WEAKNESS, SLEEP DISTURBANCES AND IRRITABILITY.
CHRONIC: LEAD COMPOUNDS: ANEM IA,NEUROPATHY,PARTICULARLY OF MOTOR
NERVES,WITH WRIST DROP,KIDNEY DAMAGE,REPRODUCTIVE CHANGES IN BOTH
MALES AND FEMALES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:LEAD AND ITS COMPOUNDS CAN
AGGRAVATE SOME FORMS OF KIDNEY, LIVER AND NEUROLOGIC DISEASES.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION. SKIN: WASH AREA WITH SOAP AND WATER. INHALATION: MOVE TO
FRESH AIR, GARGLE, WASH NOSE AND LIPS. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
INGESTION: GET ME DICAL ATTENTION.

Extinguishing Media:ANY FIRE EXTINGUISHER MEDIA MAY BE USED.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL BODY PROTECTIVE CLITHING AND
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH POSITIVE PRESSURE AND FULL
FACE PIECE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:TO AVOID FIRE/EXPLOSION RISK DURING
CHARGING,KEEP SPARKS/OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION AWAY FROM BATTERIES
AND DO NOT ALLOW METALLIC MATERIALS TO CONTACT TERMINALS.

Spill Release Procedures:LEAD DUST OR PARTICULATE SHOULD BE VACUUMED
(USING HEPA FILTER) OR WET-SWEPT; USE CONTROLS WHICH MINIMIZE
FUGITIVE EMISSIONS. DO NOT USE COMPRESSED AIR. PLACE IN DRY, CLOSED
CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL OR RECYCING.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE BATTERIES IN COOL, DRY, WELL
VENTILATED AREAS. BATTERIES SHOULD BE STORED UNDER ROOF FOR
PROTECTION AGAINST ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Other Precautions:SEPARATE FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. STORE AND
HANDLE ONLY IN AREAS WITH ADEQUATE WATER SUPPLY. AVOID DAMAGE TO
CONTAINERS. KEEP AWAY FROM FIRE, SPARKS, AND HEAT. PRECAUTIONARY
LABELLING: POISON-CAUS ES SEVERE BURNS.

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
Ventilation:STORE AND HANDLE IN DRY, VENTILATED AREA.
Protective Gloves:ACID RESISTANT AND GAUNTLET WHEN FILLING
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD WHEN FILING
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR FULL-BODY COVERING DURING USE. WHEN
FILING USE ACID RESISTANT APRON.SEVERE CONDITIONS,WEAR
ACID-RESISTANT CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
U.S.DOT:DRY BATTERIES(CONTAINING NO ELECTROLYTE)ARE NOT REGULATED BY
U.S.DOT AS HAZARDOUS MATERIAL. RCRA: DRY CHARGE/SPENT LEAD-ACID
BATTERIES ARE NOT REGULATED AS HAZARDOUS WASTE WHEN RECYCLED. HANDL
E ACID FILLED BATTERIES CAUTIOUSLY. MAKE SURE VENT CAPS ARE ON
SECURELY. WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING WHEN FILLING/HANDLING.

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>2516F,>138
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:486 TO 680F
Spec Gravity:9.6 TO 11.3
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:BLUISH GRAY METAL. NO APPARENT ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
LEAD: AVOID ACIDS,BASES,HALIDES,HALOGENATES,POTASSIUM
NITRATE,PERMANGANATE,PEROXIDES,NASCENT HYDROGEN,REDUCING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:PROLONGED OVERCHARGE, SOURCES OF IGNITION,
WATER DAMAGE, PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:LEAD:MELTING POINT MAY PRODUCE METAL
FUME,VAPOR,DUST.CONTACT WITH ACID/BASE OR NASCENT HYDROGEN MAY
GENERATE ARSINE GAS.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF TOXIC SUBSTANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
APPROVED LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS. CONSULT STATE
ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCY AND/OR FEDERAL EPA. USED BATTERIES SHOULD BE
RETURNED TO SMELTER.

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