===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:GUARDIAN SEALED LEAD/ACID BATTERY
NIIN:01-279-1962
MSDS Number: BSDTP
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:DOUGLAS BATTERY MFG CO
Address:500 BATTERY DR
Box:12159
City:WINSTON-SALEM
State:NC
ZIP:27117
Country:US
Info Phone Num:919-650-7000
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300(CHEMTREC) 800-368-4527
Preparer's Name:ALAN L. CSONTOS
CAGE:63432
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:BATTERY BARN THE
Address:124 E WASHINGTON ST
Box:City:PETERSBURG
State:VA
ZIP:23803
Country:US
Phone:804-862-3425
CAGE:0ALN9
Company:DOUGLAS BATTERY MFG CO
Address:500 BATTERY DR
Box:12159
City:WINSTON-SALEM
State:NC
ZIP:27107
Country:US
Phone:800-368-4527
CAGE:63432
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:LEAD (SARA III)
CAS:7439-92-1
RTECS #:OF7525000
Fraction by Wt: 60-70%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:0.05 MG/M3;1910.1025
ACGIH TLV:0.15 MG/M3;DUST 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB
Name:ARSENIC (SARA III)
CAS:7440-38-2
RTECS #:CG0525000
Fraction by Wt: <1%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:0.01 MG/M3 (AS)
ACGIH TLV:0.2 MG/M3; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB
Name:CALCIUM, METAL
CAS:7440-70-2
RTECS #:EV8040000
Fraction by Wt: <0.15%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
Name:SULFURIC ACID (SARA III)
CAS:7664-93-9
RTECS #:WS5600000
Fraction by Wt: 20-30%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
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 LEAD: CHRONIC-TIRE EASILY,
LOSS OF APPETITE, IRRITABILITY, METALLIC TATSE, INSOMNIA; TOXIC TO
NERVOUS SYSTEM, KIDNEYS & RESPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM. ACUTE-CONSTIPATION,
VOMITING, BLUE LINE ON GUM S, WEAK WRIST OR ANKLES, WEIGHT LOSS,
YELLOWISH SKIN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS CHEMICAL IS NOT LISTED BY IARC,
NTP, OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:EXPOSURE TO SULFURIC ACID: CHRONIC-EROSION OF
TEETH, INFLAMMATION OF NOSE, THROAT & BRONCHIAL TUBES. ACUTE-SEVERE
IRRITATION, BURNS, ULCERATION, RESPIRATORY IRRITATION, INFLAMMATION
OF BRONCHIAL MEMBR ANES, SEVERE BURNS & ULCERATION OF MOUTH,
THROAT, ESOPHAGUS & STOMACH, DAMAGE TO KIDNEYS & INTESTINAL TRACT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY EXPOSURE TO SULFURIC
ACID WILL AGGRAVATE LUNG DAMAGE OR OTHER PULMONARY CONDITIONS.
HARMFUL EFFECTS OF LEAD ARE INCREASED FOR A PERSON WITH DIETARY
DEFICIENCIES IN CALCIUM, IRON & ZINC.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, SEE PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.
IF UNCONSCIOUS, PERFORM CPR, KEEP WARM & AT REST, IF HARD TO
BREATH, GIVE OXYGEN. EYES: WASH WITH COPIUOS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR
15 MIN OR UNT IL ACID IS REMOVED. SEE PHYSICIAN. SKIN:REMOVE ALL
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING, FLUSH SKIN WITH WATER UNTIL FREE OF ACID.
INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING, DO NOT GIVE ANYTHING IF
UNCONSCIOUS, SEE DOC.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:675F,357C
Extinguishing Media:HALON, DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:EXTINGUISH FIRE WITH AGENT SUITABLE FOR
SURROUNDING COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. COOL EXTERIOR OF BATTERY IF
EXPOSED TO FIRE TO PREVENT RELEASE OF LEAD FUMES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:WILL NOT OCCUR UNLESS SEALED CASE IS DAMAGED.
PICK UP & CONTAINERIZE ALL BATTERY PARTS & MATERIALS. LIMIT
PERSONAL EXPOSURES WITH GLOVES, EYE AND AFCE PROTECTION. NEUTRALIZE
SULFURIC ACID WITH LIME, S ODA ASH OR SODIUM BICARBONATE.
Neutralizing Agent:SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODA ASH, OR LIME.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:EXERCISE CAUTION IN NORMAL HANDLING &
STORAGE DUE TO WEIGHT OF UNITS.
Other Precautions:DO NOT ALLOW METAL OR CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL TO SHORT
CIRCUIT TERMINAL. HEAT, SPARKS, DAMAGE TO ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT, AND
FIRE POTENTIAL MAY RESULT FROM SHORT CIRCUITING.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:IF PRODUCT IS INVOLVED IN FIRE, RELEASE OF DUST
OR FUMES FROM DAMAGED CASES MAY RESULT. USE OF SCBA, FULL FACE OR
HALF-MASK RESPIRATOR WITH HEPA CARTRIDGE WOULD BE RECOMMENDED.
Ventilation:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Protective Gloves:USE LEATHER OR PROTECTIVE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:USE SAFETY GLASSES, FACE SHIELD, GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:Z4
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:>320F,>160C
Spec Gravity:13 (LEAD)
Appearance and Odor:RECTANGULAR POLYPROPYLENE OR POLYSTYRENE CASE WITH
LEAD TERMINALS.
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
KEEP BATTERY CASE AWAY FROM STRONG OXIDIZERS, SOLVENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:BATTERY AND PARTS MAY BE RECYCLED BY EPA
PERMITTED SECONDARY LEAD SMELTING FACILITY OR DISPOSED OF AS
HAZARDOUS WASTE PURSUANT TO RCRA 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.
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