Product ID:DRY BATTERY (NO ELECTROLYTE ADDED)
MSDS Date:04/01/1998
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-139-4937
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CLHRB

EXIDE CORP

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

Emergency Phone: 610-378-0500

Info Phone: 610-378-0500

Preparer: REGULATORY AFFAIRS

Cage: 20038

RPM SUPPLY CORP

DUBLIN, OH 43017-8514 US

Telephone: 614-889-5533

Cage: 4T958

LEAD

CAS: 7439-92-1

RTECS: OF7525000

ACGIH TLV: 0.15 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

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

ACGIH TLV: 0.01 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

CALCIUM

CAS: 7440-70-2

RTECS: EV8040000

POLYPROPYLENE & HARD RUBBER

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: (LEAD COMPOUNDS)SYMPTOMS OF
TOXICITY INCLUDE HEADACHE, FATIGUE, ABDOMINAL PAIN, LOSS OF
APPETITE, MUSCULAR ACHES AND WEAKNESS, SLEEP DISTURBANCES &
IRRITABILITY. CHRONIC: (LEAD COMPOUNDS) ANEMI A, NEUROPATHY,
PARTICULARLY OF THE MOTOR NERVES, WITH WRIST DROP; KIDNEY DAMAGE;
REPRODUCTIVE CHANGES IN BOTH MALES AND FEMALES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:LEAD COMPOUNDS: LISTED AS A 2B
CARCINOGEN, LIKELY IN ANIMALS AT EXTREME DOSES. PROOF OF
CARCINOGENICITY IN HUMANS IS LACKING AT PRESENT. ARSENIC: IS A
LISTED CARCINOGEN BY OSHA, NTP & IARC.
Effects of Overexposure:LEAD COMPOUNDS: INHALATION-INHALATION OF DUST
OR FUMES MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF UPPER RESPIRATORT TRACT AND LUNGS.
INGESTION-ACUTE INGESTION MAY CAUSE ABDOMINAL PAIN, NAUSEA,
VOMITING, DIARRHEA & SEVER E CRAMPING. THIS MAY LEAD RAPIDLY TO
SYSTEMIC TOXICITY AND MUST BE TREATED BY A PHYSICIAN. SKIN-NOT
ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN. EYE-MAY CAUSE EYE IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:LEAD AND ITS COMPOUNDS CAN
AGGRAVATE SOME FORMS OF KIDNEY, LIVER AND NEUROLOGIC DISEASES.

First Aid:LEAD: INHALATION-REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE, GARGLE, WASH NOSE AND
LIPS; CONSULT PHYSICIAN. INGESTION-CONSULT PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.
SKIN-WASH IMMEDIATELY WITH SOAP AND WATER. EYES-FLUSH IMMEDIATELY
WITH LA RGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN; CONSULT
PHYSICIAN.

Extinguishing Media:ANY FIRE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA MAY BE USED. INORGANIC
LEAD COMPOUND IS NOT A COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL, NOR WILL IT EXPLODE
UNDER CONDITIONS OF NORMAL USE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL BODY PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH POSITIVE PRESSURE AND FULL
FACE PIECE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:AVOID RISK OF FIRE OR EXPLOSION, KEEP
SPARKS OR OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION AWAY FROM BATTERIES & DO NOT
ALLOW METALLIC MATERIALS TO SIMULTANEOUSLY CONTACT NEGATIVE AND/OR
POSITIVE TERMINALS OF CELLS & BATTERIES. FOLLOW MANUFACTURERS
INSTRUCTIONS: INSTALL/SERVICE.

Spill Release Procedures:LEAD DUST OR PARTICULATE SHOULD BE VACUUMED
(USING HEPA FILTER) OR WET-SWEPT; USING CONTROLS WHICH MINIMIZE
FUGITIVE EMISSIONS; DO NOT USE COMPRESSED AIR. PLACE IN DRY, CLOSED
CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL OR RECYCLING.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE BATTERIES IN COOL, DRY,
WELL-VENTILATED AREAS. BATTERIES SHOULD BE STORED UNDER ROOF FOR
PROTECTION AGAINST ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS. SEPERATE FROM
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. STORE/HANDLE ONLY IN AREAS WITH ADEQUATE
WATER SUPPLY. AVOID DAMAGE TO CONTAINERS. KEEP AWAY FROM
FIRE/,SPARKS/ HEAT.
Other Precautions:PRECAUTIONARY LABELLING: POISON - CAUSES SEVERE
BURNS. LEAD COMPOUNDS: HAZARDOUS EXPOSURE CAN OCCUR ONLY WHEN
PRODUCT IS HEATED ABOVE MELTING POINT, OXIDIZED OR OTHERWISE
PROCESSED OR DAMAGED TO CREAT E DUST, VAPOR OR FUME.

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
Ventilation:STORE & HANDLE IN DRY, VENTILATED AREA.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR PLASTIC ACID-RESISTANT W/ ELBOW-LENGTH
GAUNTLET WHEN FILLING BATTERY
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES OR FACE SHIELD WHEN FILLING OR HANDLING
BATTERIES.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR COVERALLS OR FULL-BODY COVERING DURING
USE. WHEN FILLING BATTERIES USE ACID-RESISTANT APRON. UNDER SEVERE
EXPOSURE OR EMERGENCY CONDITIONS, WEAR ACID-RESISTANT CLOTHING AND
BOOTS.
Work Hygienic Practices:HANDLE BATTERIES CAUTIOUSLY TO AVOID SPILLS.
MAKE CERTAIN VENT CAPS ARE ON SECURELY. AVOID CONTACT WITH INTERNAL
COMPONENTS. WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING WHEN FILLING OR HANDLING
BATTERIES.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:(760MM HG)>2516F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:486 TO 680F
Spec Gravity:9.6 TO 11.3(H20=1)
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<1(BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:BLUISH GRAY METAL; NO APPARENT ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
LEAD COMPOUNDS: AVOID CONTACT WITH STRONG ACIDS, BASES, HALIDES,
HALOGENATES, POTASSIUM NITRATE, PERMANGANATE, PEROXIDES, NASCENT
HYDROGEN AND REDUCING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:PROLONGED OVERCHARGE, SOURCES OF IGNITION,
WATER DAMAGED.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:LEAD COMPOUNDS. TEMPERATURES ABOVE
MELTING POINT ARE LIKELY TO PRODUCE TOXIC METAL FUME, VAPOR OR
DUST; CONTACT W/ STRONG ACID OR BASE PRESENCE OF NASCENT HYDROGEN
MAY GENERATE HIGHLY TOXIC ARSINE GAS.

Waste Disposal Methods:MATERIAL SHOULD BE RECYCLED AT A SECONDARY LEAD
SMELTER. DISPOSE OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED
LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS. CONSULT STATE ENVIRONMENTAL
AGENCY AND/OR FEDERA L TOXICITY.

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:U.S. DOT: DRT BATTERIES (CONTAINING NO
ELCTROLYTE) ARE NOT REGULATED BY U.S. DOT AS HAZARDOUS MATERIAL.

Federal Regulatory Information:RCRA: DRY CHARGE/SPENT LEAD-ACID
BATTERIES ARE NOT REGULATED AS HAZARDOUS WASTE WHEN RECYCLED.
EPCRA: EPCRA SECTION 312 TIER 2 REPORTING IS REQUIRED FOR
NON-AUTOMOTIVE BATTERIES IF LEAD IS PRESENT IN QUANTITIES OF
10,000 LBS OR MORE. SUPPLIER NOTIFICATION: THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS
TOXIC CHEMICALS WHICH MAY BE REPORTABLE UNDER EPCRA SECTION 313
REQUIREMENTS. IF YOU ARE A MANUFACTURING FACILITY UNDER SIC CODES
20 THR 39, THE FOLLOWING INFO IS PROVIDED: LEAD, 53%, ANTIMONY,
0.2%, AERSEIN, 0.003%.
State Regulatory Information:"WARNING"; THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS LEAD, A
CHEMICAL KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, OR BIRTH
DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.