Product ID:BATTERY ELECTROLYTE
MSDS Date:04/01/1996
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-431-1172
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CJFWD

EXIDE CORP

645 PENN STREET
READING (FORMALLY IN HORSHAM), PA 19612-4205
US

Emergency Phone: 610-378-0500

Info Phone: 610-378-0500

Preparer: ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES

Cage: 20038

EXIDE CORP (319-378-0789)

UNKNOW MANCHESTER, PA 52057 US

Telephone: 319-927-4501/FAX 319-927-5701

Cage: 0RML3

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

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: BURNS, SEVERE IRRITATION OF
SKIN, EYES, MOUTH, THROAT, ESOPHAGUS AND STOMACH; INFLAMMATION OF
BRONCHIAL MEMBRANES. CHRONIC: EROSION OF TEETH; INFLAMMATION OF
NOSE, THROAT, AND BRONCHIAL TUBES.
Effects of Overexposure:COUGH, INCREASED RESPIRATORY RATE; STINGING,
BURNING SENSATION ON SKIN, EYE IRRITATION; DISCOLORATION OF TEETH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:EXPOSURE TO MIST MAY CAUSE LUNG
DAMAGE AND AGGRAVATE PULMONARY CONDITIONS.

First Aid:REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE. FLUSH SKIN AND EYES FOR 15 MINUTES WITH
LARGE AMOUNTS OF COOL WATER. IF INGESTED, DO NOT INDUCE VOMTING.
CONSULT PHYSICIAN.

Flash Point:NONCOMBUSTIBLE
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE; WATER FOG, WATER
Fire Fighting Procedures:WATER APPLIED TO SULFURIC ACID GENERATES HEAT
AND CAUSES ACID TO SPLATTER. WEAR FULL-COVER SULFURIC ACID
RESISTANT CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:REACTS VIOLENTLY WITH METALS, NITRATES,
CHLORATES, CARBIDES AND OTHER ORGANIC MATERIAL. REACTS WITH MOST
METALS TO YIELD EXPLOSIVE/FLAMMABLE HYDROGEN GAS.

Spill Release Procedures:STOP FLOW OF MATERIAL. FOR SMALL SPILLS,
NEUTRALIZE WITH SODA ASH, LIME; OR LIME, SODIUM BICARBONATE. DILUTE
CAUTIOUSLY WITH WATER. WEAR ACID-RESISTANT PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
EQUIPMENT.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH, LIME OR LIME, SODIUM BICARBONATE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE/HANDLING AREAS SHOULD BE
EQUIPPED WITH EYEWASHES/SAFETY SHOWERS. HANDLE CAUTIOUSLY; AVOID
CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.
Other Precautions:HANDLING/STORAGE AREAS SHOULD BE EQUIPPED WITH PROPER
CONTAINMENT TO CAPTURE AND NEUTRALIZE SPILLS.

Respiratory Protection:NOT NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF CONCENTRATIONS EXCEED
PEL, USE NIOSH-APPROVED FULL FACE RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST:150 PPM. SPECIAL:ACID-RESISTANT VENTILLATION
COMPONENTS. MECHANICAL(GEN): 3-4 CHANGES PER HOUR.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER/PLASTIC WITH ELBOW LENGTH GAUNTLET
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES; SAFETY GLASSES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:ACID-RESISTANT APRON, BOOTS.
Work Hygienic Practices:HANDLE CAUTIOUSLY; AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND
EYES.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:=95.C, 203.F
B.P. Text:@14.7 PSIA
Vapor Pres:10 @18F
Vapor Density:>1 (AIR=1)
Spec Gravity:1.28 @60F
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<1 (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:100%
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR LIQUID WITH SHARP, PENETRATING, PUNGENT ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CONTACT WITH METALS MAY PRODUCE TOXIC SULFUR DIOXIDE FUMES, HYDROGEN
GAS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:CONTACT WITH ORGANIC MATERIALS,
COMBUSTIBLES, STRONG REDUCING AGENTS, METALS, STRONG OXIDIZERS,
WATER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFUR TRIOXIDE, CARBON MONOXIDE,
SULFURIC ACID FUMES, SULFUR DIOXIDE.

Waste Disposal Methods:PLACE NEUTRALIZED SLURRY IN SEALED CONTAINERS
AND DISPOSE OF AS HAZARDOUS WASTE, AS APPLICABLE. LARGE
WATER-DILUTED SPILLS, AFTER NEUTRALIZATION AND TESTING, SHOULD BE
MANAGED IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL , STATE, AND FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS.
CONSULT STATE ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCY AND/OR FEDERAL EPA.

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.

Transport Information:BATTERY ELECTROLYTE IS REGULATED BY U.S. DOT AS
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL. PROPER SHIPPING NAME: BATTERY FLUID, ACID;
UN2796; PACKING GROUP II.

Federal Regulatory Information:INGREDIENTS IN THE BATTERY ELECTROLYTE
ARE LISTED IN THE TSCA REGISTRY AS FOLLOWS: SULFURIC ACID (CAS
#7664-93-9).