Product ID:SEALED MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERIES
MSDS Date:11/01/1993
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-345-4297
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CJHGJ

GS BATTERY (USA) INC

17253 CHESNUT STREET
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91748-1004
US

Emergency Phone: 818-964-8348

Info Phone: 818-964-8348

Cage: 0SA04

G S BATTERY (USA) INC

ROWLAND HEIGHTS, CA 91748 US

Telephone: 818-964-8348

Cage: 0SA04

LEAD (PB, PBO2, PBSO4)

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL, RAT) 2,140 MG/KG (ACID)
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 AND CHRONIC
- LEAD: THE TOXIC EFFECTS OF LEAD ARE CUMULATIVE AND SLOW TO
APPEAR. IT AFFECTS KIDNEYS, REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS AND CENTRAL NERVOUS
SYSTEM. THE SYMPTOMS ARE ANEMIA, VOMITING, HEADACHES, STOMACH
PAINS (LEAD COLIC), DIZZINESS, LOSS OF APPETITE, MUSCLE AND JOINT
PAIN. EXPOSURE TO LEAD FROM A BATTERY OCCURS DURING LEAD
RECLAMATION OPERATIONS. SULFURIC ACID: SULFURIC ACID IS HIGHLY
CORROSIVE. CONTACT CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS IN THE EYES AND SKIN.
INGESTION OF SULFURIC ACID WILL CAUSE GI TRACT BURNS. EXPOSURE TO
SULFURIC ACID MAY OCCUR IF BATTERY CASE HAS BEEN DAMA GED OR THE
VENT HAVE BEEN TAMPERED WITH.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS LEAD.
Effects of Overexposure:ANEMIA, VOMITING, HEADACHES, STOMACH PAINS
(LEAD COLIC), DIZZINESS, LOSS OF APPETITE, MUSCLE AND JOINT PAIN,
SEVERE BURNS

First Aid:SULFURIC ACID: EYE CONTACT: CALL A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.
IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER UNTIL MEDICAL HELP ARRIVES. SKIN
CONTACT: FLUSH WITH WATER. SEE A PHYSICIAN IF THE CONTACT AREA IS
LARGE OR IF B LISTER OCCURS. INGESTION: CALL A PHYSICIAN
IMMEDIATELY. IF PARIENT IS CONSCIOUS, FLUSH MOUTH WITH WATER, HAVE
THE PATIENT DRINK MILK. DO NOT GIVE ANYTHING TO AN UNCONSCIOUS
PERSON.

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:MULTI-PURPOSE DRY CHEMICAL OR MULTI-PURPOSE CARBON
DIOXIDE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:COOL BATTERY EXTERIOR TO PREVENT RUPTURE.
ACIDS MISTS AND VAPORS GENERATED IN A FIRE ARE TOXIC AND CORROSIVE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE PRODUCED AND MAY
EXPLODE IF IGNITED. REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. VENTILATE AREA.

Spill Release Procedures:IF SULFURIC ACID IS SPILLED FROM A BATTERY,
NEUTRALIZE THE ACID WITH SODIUM CARBONATE (SODA ASH), SODIUM
BICARBONATE (BAKING SODA) OR CACIUM OXIDE (LIME). FLUSH THE AREA
WITH WATER AND IT IS ACCETABLE TO DISCARD THE NEUTRALIZED ACID IN
THE SEWAGE SYSTEM. DO NOT ALLOW UNNEUTRALIZED ACID INTO THE SEWAGE
SYSTEM.
Neutralizing Agent:SODIUM CARBONATE (SODA ASH), SODIUM BICARBONATE
(BAKING SODA) OR CACIUM OXIDE (LIME).

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, VENTILATED AREA
AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLES.
Other Precautions:DUE TO THE BATTERY'S LOW INTERNAL RESISTANCE AND HIGH
POWER DENSITY, HIGH LEVELS OF SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT CAN DEVELOP
ACROSS THE BATTERY TERMINALS. DO NOT REST TOOLS OR CABLES ON THE
BATTERY. USE INSU LATED TOOLS ONLY. FOLLW ALL INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS AND DIAGRAMS WHEN INSTALLING OR MAINTAINING A BATTERY
SYSTEM.

Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATOR (FOR LEAD IF THE BATTERY IS CRACKED
OR DAMAGED.
Ventilation:ADEQUATE
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES IF THE BATTERY IS CRACKED OR DAMAGED.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES, FACE SHIELD IF THE BATTERY IS CRACKED OR
DAMAGED.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE BATH, WASHING FACILITY, LAB COAT OR
UNIFORM.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. WASH AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FOR FLUKE P/N: 501379.

HCC:Z4
Boiling Pt:=327.3C, 621.3F
B.P. Text:LEAD (SEE OTHER)
Melt/Freeze Pt:=327.3C, 621.3F
Solubility in Water:NONE
Appearance and Odor:BATTERIES, NON-HAZARDOUS, NON-SPILLABLE, ODORLESS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REACTIVE METALS, STRONG BASES, MOST ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:SMOKING, SPARKS, FLAMES, ETC., FROM
BATTERY CHARGING AREA. AVOID MIXING ACID WITH OTHER CHEMICALLS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFUR DIOXIDE, TRIOXIDE, HYDROGEN
SULFIDE, HYDROGEN

Waste Disposal Methods:NEUTRALIZED ACID MAY BE DISCARDED IN THE SEWAGE
SYSTEM. SPENT BATTERIES MUST BE TREATED AS HAZARDOUS WASTE AND
DISPOSED OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LAWS AND
REGULATIONS. A COPY OF THIS MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET MUST BE
SUPPLIED TO ANY SCRAP DEALER OR SECONDARY LEAD AMELTER.

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:A NON-SPILLABLE WET ELECTRIC STORAGE BATTERY IS
EXCEPTED FROM ALL OTHER REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SUBCHAPTER IF: 1. THE
BATTERY IS PROTECTED AGAINST SHORT CIRCUIT; 2. FOR BATTERIES
MANUFACTURED AFTER SEPT EMBER 30,1995, THE BATTERY AND THE OUTER
PACKAGING MUST BE PLAINLY AND DURABLY MARKED "NONSPILLABLE" OR
:NONSPILLABLE BATTERY", AND 3. THE BATTERY MUST BE CAPABLE OF
WITHSTANDING THE FOLLOWING TWO TE STS WITHOUT LEAKAGE OF BATTERY
FLUID FROM THE BATTERY: (I) VIBRATION TEST; (II) PRESSURE
DIFFERENTIAL TEST. SEE 49 CFR 173.159(D).