Product ID:LEAD-ANTIMONY BATTERY, 14-330
MSDS Date:11/06/1997
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-323-1328
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CJDFV

C & D TECHNOLOGIES INC

1400 UNION MEETING RD
BLUE BELL, PA 19422-0858
US

Emergency Phone: 610-828-9309

Preparer: S.J. KELLY

Cage: 1CTA5

POWER SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

HAZEL CREST, IL 60429-1069 US

Telephone: 708-210-2500

Cage: 04NK4

LEAD, LEAD COMPOUNDS

CAS: 7439-92-1

RTECS: OF7525000

OSHA PEL 0.05 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.15 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

SULFURIC ACID

CAS: 7664-93-9

RTECS: WS5600000

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

ANTIMONY

CAS: 7440-36-0

RTECS: CC4025000

OSHA PEL 0.5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

ARSENIC

CAS: 7440-38-2

RTECS: CG0525000

OSHA PEL 0.5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.01 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

COPPER

CAS: 7440-50-8

RTECS: GL5325000

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

INERT COMPONENTS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL, RAT) 2140 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE ; TISSUE DESTRUCTION ON CONTACT.
MAY CAUSE 2ND AND 3RD DEGREE BURNS OR BLINDNESS. INGESTION WILL
CAUSE CORROSIVE BURNS ON CONTACT. MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED.
CHRONIC - INHALATION OF MISTS MAY CA USE UPPER RESPIRATORY
IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS ARSENIC AND LEAD.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION AND BURNING OF EXPOSED TISSUES
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY DISORDERS MAY BE
AGGRAVATED BY PROLONGED INHALATION OF MISTS.

First Aid:OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. INHALED: REMOVE FROM
EXPOSURE TO FRESH AIR IMMEDIATELY. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE
ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.
EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYE WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINUTES. OCCASIONALLY LIFTING THE UPPER AND LOWER LIDS. DO NOT
ALLOW VICTIM TO RUB OR KEEP EYES CLOSED. SKIN: FLUSH WITH LARGE
AMOUNT OF RUNNING WATER F OR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. INGESTION: DO NOT
INDUCE VOMITING. IF VICTIM IS CONSCIOUS AND ALERT, WASH OUT MOUTH
WITH RUNNING WATER. DRINK LARGE AMOUNT OF MILK OR WATER.

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, HALON, OR CARBON DIOXIDE
Fire Fighting Procedures:VENTILATE THE AREA WELL. SCBA AND ACID
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING ARE RECOMMENDED.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE PRESENT. HYDROGEN GAS
AND ACID MIST IS GENERATED UPON OVERCHARGING OR IN FIRE. VENTILATE
AREA.

Spill Release Procedures:NEUTRALIZE ANY SPILLED ELECTROLYTE OR EXPOSED
BATTERY PARTS WITH SODA ASH OR SODIUM BICARBONATE (FORMS CARBON
DIOXIDE) UNTIL FIZZING STOPS. PH SHOULD BE NEUTRAL (6-8).
NEUTRALIZED, SPILL IS NON-HAZAR DOUS. PLACE BROKEN BATTERY IN A
HEAVY GAUGE PLASTIC BAG OR NON-METALLIC CONTAINER. PROVIDE ADEQUATE
VENTILATION, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE GIVEN OFF. KEEP UNTRAINED
INDIVIDUALS AWAY FROM SPILLED MATERIALS.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH, SODIUM CARBONATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, LIME

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY AREA AWAY FROM
COMBUSTIBLES. DO NOT STORE IN SEALED, UNVENTILATED AREAS. AVOID
OVERCHARGING AND OVERHEATING. DO NOT USE ORGANIC SOLVENTS OR OTHER
THAN RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL CLEANER S ON THE BATTERIES.
Other Precautions:DO NOT TOUCH BROKEN OR LEAKING BATTERIES. AVOID
MECHANICAL OR ELECTRICAL ABUSE. AVOID SHORT CIRCUITS. KEEP
BATTERIES AWAY FROM SMALL CHILDREN. STORE IN A WELL VENTILATED
AREA. KEEP IGNITION SOURCES AW AY FROM CHARGING BATTERIES.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED ACID MIST RESPIRATOR, IF OSHA PEL
IS EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:GENERAL ROOM VENTILATION SHOULD BE SUFFICIENT DURING NORMAL
USE AND HANDLING. RECOMMEND 2 TO 3 ROOM AIR CHANGES PER HOUR TO
PREVENT BUILUP OF HYDROGEN GAS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR NEOPRENE FOR LEAKERS
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES OR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDESHIELD AND A
FULL FACE SHIELD(LEAK)
Other Protective Equipment:ACID RESISTANT APRON OR CLOTHES
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT WEAR METALLIC JEWELRY WHEN WORKING WITH
BATTERIES. USE NON-CONDUCTIVE TOOLS ONLY. DISCHARGE STATIC
ELECTRICITY PRIOR TO WORKING ON A BATTERY. MAINTAIN AN EYEWASH,
FIRE EXTINGUISHER NEARBY.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:=112.8C, 235.F
Vapor Pres:1 MM @ 145.8
Vapor Density:>1 (AIR=1)
Spec Gravity:ACID = 1.285 +/- .010
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<1 (WATER=1)
Solubility in Water:100 %
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, OILY FLUID/ ACRID ODOR WHEN HOT

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ALKALINE MATERIALS, CONDUCTIVE METALS, ORGANIC SOLVENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:OVERHEATING, OVERCHARGING WHICH RESULT IN
ACID MIST / HYDROGEN GENERATION, SPARKS, OPEN FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:IN FIRE, IT MAY EMIT CO, CO2 AND
SULFUR OXIDES.

Waste Disposal Methods:THIS BATTERY IS RECYCLABLE. IT IS ILLEGAL TO
DISPOSE OF LEAD-ACID BATTERIES BY ANY MEANS OTHER THAN RECYCLING. C
& D PROVIDES AN ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE NATION WIDE LEAD ACID
BATTERY COLLECTION AN D RECYCLING PROGRAM. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL C & D
SALES REPRESENTATIVE FOR MORE INFORMATION. HAZARDOUS W ASTE CODES:
D002, D008

Toxicological Information:LDL0: 135 MG/KG (MAN); LC50 (INHALATION,
RAT): 610 MG/M3

Ecological:LEAD AND ITS COMPONENTS CAN POSE A THREAT IF RELEASED TO THE
ENVIRONMENT.

Federal Regulatory Information:SEE 29 CFR 1910.178(G)
State Regulatory Information:

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