Product ID:SEALED LEAD-CADMIUM BATTERY CDID: LIBERTY SERIES LS 12-25
MSDS Date:04/11/1996
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:N EN
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CLFCB

C & D CHARTER POWER SYSTEMS, INC.

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

Emergency Phone: 800-255-3924;610-828-9309

Info Phone: 215-619-2700/610-828-9300

Preparer: S. J. KELLY

Cage: TO902

C & D CHARTER POWER SYSTEMS, INC.

3063 BLUE BELL, PA 19422-0858 US

Telephone: (215) 619-2700 (610) 828-9300

Cage: TO902

SULFURIC ACID

CAS: 7664-93-9

RTECS: WS5600000

OSHA PEL 1.0 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1.0 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

TIN

CAS: 7440-31-5

RTECS: XP7320000

OSHA PEL 2.0 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3

ALUMINIUM

CAS: 7429-90-5

RTECS: BD0330000

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3

COPPER

CAS: 7440-50-8

RTECS: GL5325000

OSHA PEL 1.0 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1.0 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

CALCIUM

CAS: 7440-70-2

RTECS: EV8040000

INERT COMPONENTS. (NO MFR CAS# PROVIDED)

LEAD, LEAD COMPOUNDS

CAS: 7439-92-1

RTECS: OF7525000

OSHA PEL 0.5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.15 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CONTAINS LEAD WHICH APPEARS ON THE
NAVY OCCUPATIONAL CHEMICAL REPRODUCTIVE HAZARDS LIST. SEEK
CONSULTATION FROM APPROPRIATE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS CONCERNING SAFE
HANDLING AND EXPOSURE INFORMATION (FP N ). CANCER HAZARD. CONTAINS
SULFURIC ACID WHICH IS A LUNG CARCINOGEN . TARGET ORGANS: SKIN,
EYES, UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. ACUTE: TISSUE DESTRUCTION ON
CONTACT. MAY CAUSE 2ND AND 3RD DEGREE BURN S OR BLINDNESS.
INGESTION WILL CAUSE CORROSIVE BURNS ON CONTACT. MAY BE FATAL IF
SWALLOWED. CHRONIC: INHALATION OF MISTS MAY CAUSE UPPER RESPIRATORY
IRRITATION. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS: IRRITATION AND BURN ING OF EXPOSED
TISSUES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SULFURIC ACID: IARC GROUP 1, VOLUME 54,
PAGE 41, 1992. NTP 9TH ANNUAL REPORT ON CARCINOGENS KNOWN TO BE
HUMAN CARCINOGENS LIST.
Effects of Overexposure:REFER TO HEALTH HAZARDS ACUTE AND CHRONIC.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY DISORDERS MAY BE
AGGRAVATED BY PROLONGED INHALATION OF MISTS.

First Aid:SKIN/EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. IF IRRITATION CONTINUES, SEEK MEDICAL
ATTENTION. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. DRINK LARGE
QUANTITIES OF MILK OR WATER. G IVE CPR IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED.
SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH
AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING. CONTACT PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY .

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, HALON, OR CARBON DIOXIDE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . VENTILATE THE AREA WELL.
SCBA AND ACID PROTECTIVE CLOTHING ARE RECOMMENDED (MFR).
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE PRESENT. HYDROGEN GAS
AND ACID MIST IS GENERATED UPON OVERCHARGE OR IN FIRES. VENTILATE
AREA. OXYGEN INDEX: >32.

Spill Release Procedures:STEPS TO BE TAKEN IF BATTERY IS BROKEN:
NEUTRALIZE ANY SPILLED ELECTROLYTE OR EXPOSED BATTERY PARTS WITH
SODA ASH OR SODIUM BICARBONATE UNTIL FIZZING STOPS. PH SHOULD BE
NEUTRAL AT 6-8. WHEN NEUTRALIZ ED, THE SPILL IS NON-HAZARDOUS. KEEP
UNTRAINED INDIVIDUALS AWAY FROM SPILLED MATERIAL. PLACE THE BROKEN
BATTERY IN HEAVY GUAGE PLASTIC BAG OR OTHER NON-METALLIC CONTAINER.
PROVIDE (OTHER INFO)
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH OR SODIUM BICARBONATE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY AREA AWAY FROM
COMBUSTIBLES. DO NOT STORE IN SEALED, UNVENTILATED AREAS. AVOID
OVERHEATING AND OVERCHARGING. DO NOT USE ORGANIC SOLVENTS OR OTHER
THAN RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL CLEANER S ON THE BATTERIES. DO NOT WEAR
METALLIC JEWELRY WHEN WORKING WITH BATTERIES.
Other Precautions: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 AND EMERGENC Y COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE IN THE WORK
AREA.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED ACID MIST RESPIRATOR, IF OSHA PEL
IS EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:GENERAL ROOM VENTILATION IS SUFFICIENT DURING NORMAL USE
AND HANDLING. RECOMMENDED 2 TO 3 ROOM AIR CHANGES PER HOUR TO
PREVENT BUILDUP OF HYDROGEN GAS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR NEOPRENE.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEMICAL WORKER GOGGLES AND FULL
FACESHIELD . (SUPP SAFETY)
Other Protective Equipment:EYEWASH AND DELUGE SHOWER MEETING ANSI
DESIGN CRITERIA . ACID RESISTANT APRON OR CLOTHES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EYE PROTECTION: IN THE EVENT OF BATTERY BREAKAGE: CHEMICAL GOGGLES OR
SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDESHIELDS AND A FULL FACE SHIELD (MFR).

Vapor Density:>1 (AIR=1)
Spec Gravity:1.300 +/- .010
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, OILY FLUID. ACRID ODOR WHEN HOT.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
INCOMPATIBILITY: STRONG ALKALINE MATERIALS, CONDUCTIVE METALS, ORGANIC
SOLVENTS, SPARKS OR OPEN FLAME.
Stability Condition to Avoid:OVERHEATING, OVERCHARGING WHICH RESULT IN
ACID MIST/HYDROGEN GENERATION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE GENERATED IN AN
OVERCHARGED CONDITION, IN FIRE OR AT VERY HIGH TEMPERATURES. IN
FIRE MAY EMIT CO, CO2 AND SULFUR OXIDES.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IAW FEDERAL, STATE, & LOCAL REGULATIONS
.THIS BATTERY IS RECYCLABLE. IT IS ILLEGAL TO DISPOSE OF LEAD-ACID
BATTERIES BY ANY MEANS OTHER THAN RECYCLING. C&D PROVIDES AN
ENVIRONMENTALLY RE SPONSIBLE NATION WIDE LEAD ACID BATTERY
COLLECTION & RECYCLING PROGRAM. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL C&D SALES
REPRESENTATIVE FOR MORE INFORMATION. (OTHER INFO)

Toxicological Information:TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION DOES NOT APPLY.
NOTE: THE C & D "LIBERTY SERIES" BATTERIES ARE SEALED, RECOMBINANT
DESIGN. UNDER NORMAL USE AND HANDLING THE CUSTOMER HAS NO CONTACT
WITH THE INTERNAL COMPON ENTS OF THE BATTERY OR THE CHEMICAL
HAZARDS. UNDER NORMAL USE AND HANDLING THESE BATTERIES DO NOT EMIT
REGULATED OR HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES. THESE BATTERIES MEET THE
DEFINITION OF 'ARTICLE' UNDER 29 CFR 1910.1200 (OSHA HAZARD
COMMUNICATION STANDARD) AND THE SARA COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW
REQUIREMENTS.

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:LEAD AND ITS COMPOUNDS CAN POSE A THREAT IF RELEASED TO THE
ENVIRONMENT. SEE WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD. HAZARDOUS WASTE CODES:
D002, D008.

Transport Information:ALL DOMESTIC SHIPMENTS: BATTERY, ELECTRIC
STORAGE, WET, NON-SPILLABLE. NOT REGULATED. NO PLACARDS OR LABELS
REQUIRED. FOR WATER EXPORT AND CANADIAN SHIPMENTS: N/P. UN OR NA
IDENTIFICATION: UN-2800. PR OPER DOT SHIPPING NAME: BATTERIES. WET,
NON-SPILLABLE. ELECTRIC STORAGE. HAZARD CLASS: 8. PACKING GROUP:
III. LABEL: CORROSIVE (NOT REQUIRED FOR CANADA).

SARA Title III Information:SECTION 313 (40 CFR 372) LISTED TOXIC
CHEMICALS: LEAD, LEAD COMPOUNDS AND SULFURIC ACID. THESE BATTERIES
MEET THE STANDARD UNDER THE SARA COMMUNITY-RIGHT-TO-KNOW
REQUIREMENTS.
Federal Regulatory Information:REGULATORY INFORMATION: SEE 29 CFR
1910.288(BK2). THESE BATTERIES MEET THE DEFINITION OF "ARTICLE"
UNDER 29 CFR 1910.1200 (OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD).