CLMCM - CDID: DC,MC,LC,JC,KC,XT SERIES CALCIUM LEAD BATTERY, WET

Product Identification

Product ID:CDID: DC,MC,LC,JC,KC,XT SERIES CALCIUM LEAD BATTERY, WET
MSDS Date:08/01/1992
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:D DG
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CLMCM

Responsible Party
C&D CHARTER POWER SYSTEMS, INC.
3043 WALTON ROAD
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA 19462
US

Emergency Phone: 800-255-3924 CHEM-TEL

Info Phone: 215-828-9000;-9309 EMERGENCY

Cage: UO112

Contractor
C&D CHARTER POWER SYSTEMS, INC.
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA 19462 US

Telephone: 215-828-9000;-9309 EMERGENCY

Cage: UO112

Ingredients

LEAD (AS LEAD/LEAD OXIDE/LEAD SULFATE)

CAS: 7439-92-1

RTECS: OF7525000

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


CALCIUM

CAS: 7440-70-2

RTECS: EV8040000


WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000


PLASTICS, RUBBER, FIBERGLASS

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EXPOSURE TO BATTERY ACID MAY CAUSE
BURNS. ACID IN EYES CAN CAUSE SEVERE OR PERMANENT INJURY. INGESTION
OF ACID CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS, PULMONARY EDEMA, OR EVEN DEATH.
CHRONIC: EXPOSURE TO ACID MIST MA Y RESULT IN RESPIRATORY TRACT
IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE KNOWN AT THIS TIME.
Effects of Overexposure:DIRECT CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACID MAY CAUSE
REDNESS OF SKIN, IRRITATION OR BURNS. INHALATION OF ACID MAY CAUSE
COUGHING OR THROAT IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS MAY BE
AGGRAVATED BY BREATHING OF ACID MIST.

First Aid

First Aid:FLUSH EYES AND SKIN WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.
INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. INGEST LARGE AMOUNTS OF MILK OR
WATER. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, HALON, CO2
Fire Fighting Procedures:SCBA AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HYDROGEN GAS AND ACID MIST ARE GENERATED
UPON OVERCHARGE OR IN FIRES. VENTILATE AREA.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID HANDLING A BROKEN BATTERY WITHOUT PROPER
PROTECTIVE GEAR. THE ACID MAY BE NEUTRALIZED WITH SODA ASH OR LIME
UNTIL THE FIZZING STOPS. CONTAIN BROKEN BATTERIES IN PLASTIC
CONTAINERS. DO NOT PLACE IN METAL DRUMS.
Neutralizing Agent:THE ACID MAY BE NEUTRALIZED WITH SODA ASH OR LIME.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY AREAS. AVOID
OVERHEATING AND OVERCHARGING. USE NON-CONDUCTIVE TOOLS. DO NOT WEAR
METALLIC JEWELRY AROUND BATTERIES.
Other Precautions:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NOT REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. WEAR NIOSH
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: APPROVED ACID MIST FILTERS IF TWA IS
EXCEEDED
Ventilation:GENERAL VENTIALTION IS ADEQUATE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER, NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:ACID RESISTANT CLOTHING, APRON
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE METALLIC JEWELRY-SHOCK HAZARD.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER

Chemical Properties

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:=112.8C, 235.F
Vapor Pres:145.8/MM
Vapor Density:Spec Gravity:1.215-1.290
pH:<2
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<1 (WATER=1)
Solubility in Water:100%
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR; ACRID ODOR

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ALKALINE MATERIALS
Stability Condition to Avoid:OVERHEATING, OVERCHARGING=ACID MISTING
WILL RESULT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFUR OXIDES, CARBON MONOXIDE

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:RECYCLE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL C&D REPRESENTATIVE OR
CALL 1-800-841-8487 (C&D RECYCLE PROGRAM) TO ARRANGE FOR RECYCLE.

Toxicology

Toxicological Information:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER

Other Information

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.

Ecology

Ecological:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER

Transport

Transport Information:DOT ID: UN2794 BATTERIES, WET, FILLED WITH ACID,
ELECTRIC STORAGE, CORROSIVE, HAZARD CLASS 8.

Regulatory

SARA Title III Information:SECTION 313 (40 CFR 372) LISTED TOXIC
CHEMICALS: LEAD/LEAD OXIDE/LEAD SULFATE, SULFURIC ACID.
Federal Regulatory Information:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER
State Regulatory Information:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER