=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:ALL MODELS OF DELCO BATTERIES
NIIN:01-355-2013
MSDS Number: CGHGN
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:DELCO REMY DIV GMC
Address:2401 COLUMBUS AVE
City:ANDERSON
State:IN
ZIP:46018
Country:US
Info Phone Num:317-646-7800
Emergency Phone Num:317-646-7800
Preparer's Name:EDWARD M. ESENIAK
CAGE:NO488
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:DELCO REMY DIVISION GMC
Address:2401 COLUMBUS AVE
Box:City:ANDERSON
State:IN
ZIP:46018
Country:US
Phone:317-646-7800
CAGE:NO488
Company:GENERAL MOTORS CORP, DELCO REMY DIV
Address:2401 COLUMBUS AVE
Box:640
City:ANDERSON
State:IN
ZIP:48011
Country:US
Phone:EMER:313/556-1597 OR 6200
CAGE:16764

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Name:SULFURIC ACID (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7664-93-9
RTECS #:WS5600000
Fraction by Wt: 37%
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3;3 STEL
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: BALANCE
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Name:LEAD (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7439-92-1
RTECS #:OF7525000
Fraction by Wt: >80%
OSHA PEL:SEE 1910.1025
ACGIH TLV:0.15 MG/M3 DUST
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

Name:POLYETHYLENE; (SEPARATOR)
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Name:POLYPROPYLENE (PLASTIC); (CASE AND COVER)
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Name:VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (THEORETICAL): 9 LBS/GAL (AS
    PACKAGED MINUS WATER).
RTECS #:9999999VO

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:YES	 OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CONTACT W/SULFURIC ACID IS HARMFUL TO
    BODY TISSUE (BURNS). NOTE:LEAD APPEARS ON NAVY LISTING OF
    OCCUPATIONAL CHEMICAL REPRODUCTIVE HAZARDS. SEEK CONSULTATION FROM
    APPROPRIATE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS CONC ERNING LATEST HAZARD LIST
    INFORMATION &SAFE HANDLING & EXPOSURE INFORMATION .
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SULFURIC ACID:IARC MONOGRAPHS, VOL 54,
    PG 41, 1992:GROUP 1. ANIMAL:PULMONARY IRRITATION.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

Eyes:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/POTABLE WATER FOR A MINIMUM OF 15
    MINUTES, SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM MD . SKIN:FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF
    WATER. CALL MD . INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GET MEDICAL ATTENT ION.
    INGEST:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE MILK MIXED W/EGG WHITES, IF
    CONSCIOUS.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT . TOXIC FUMES FROM BURNING PLASTIC, ACID FUMES & VAPORS
    CAN OCCUR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WHILE BATTERIES ARE BEING CHARGED,
    HYDROGEN GAS IS GENERATED. AVOID OPEN FLAME, SPARKS OR LIGHTED
    MATCHES. ACID, AN OXIDIZER, CAN IGNITE COMBUSTS UPON CONTACT.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:NEUTRALIZE &/OR FLUSH W/LARGE VOLUMES OF
    WATER. CONTAIN SPILL. CERCLA REPORTABLE QUANTITY:1,000 LBS.
Neutralizing Agent:LIME OR SODA-TYPE COMPOUNDS.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID SKIN CONTACT WHEN CHARGING
    BATTERIES. AVOID PLACING IN AREAS WHERE HYDROCARBON GAS CAN BUILD
    UP.
Other Precautions:DO NOT PLACE NEAR OPEN FLAMES, SPARKS OR LIGHTED
    MATCHES. PAY ATTENTION TO LABELS ON BATTERY & CARTONS CONTAINING
    BATTERIES.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATORY PROTECTION IF 1
    MG/M3 IS EXCEEDED (ACID).
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST:YES AS CHARGING STATIONS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS(SUPDAT)
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE
    SHOWER . USE RUBBER BOOTS & ACID-PROOF CLOTHING FOR MAJOR SPILLS.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPEC GRAV:AVERAGE 1.28 +/- 0.01 (VARIES W/BATTERY SIZE). EYE PROT:&
    FULL LENGTH FACESHIELD .

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:451F,233C
Vapor Pres:2.73 @ 25C
Spec Gravity:SUPP DATA
pH:<1
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:LIQUID, SOLID.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG REDUCING MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WHEN HEATED, CAN EMIT HIGHLY TOXIC
    FUMES.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS FOR LEAD SCRAP OR ACID. RCRA HAZARDOUS WASTE #:D002.

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