===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:LEAD ACID STORAGE BATTERY
NIIN:01-032-1326
MSDS Number: CGLDW
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:DOUGLAS BATTERY MFG CO
Address:500 BATTERY DR
Box:12159
City:WINSTON-SALEM
State:NC
ZIP:27107
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-368-4527
Emergency Phone Num:910-650-7000 800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Preparer's Name:ALAN L. CSORITAS
CAGE:63432
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:BATTERIES PLUS (414-498-1100)
Box:UNKNOW
CAGE:0YUR5
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
Company:NAMCON INC (804-460-0879)
Box:UNKNOW
CAGE:3X778
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:LEAD (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7439-92-1
RTECS #:OF7525000
Fraction by Wt: 60%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:SEE 1910.1025
ACGIH TLV:0.05MG/M3, A3; 9596
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB
Name:ANTIMONY (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7440-36-0
RTECS #:CC4025000
Fraction by Wt: 1-5%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:0.5 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG (SB)/M3; 9596
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
Name:ARSENIC (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7440-38-2
RTECS #:CG0525000
Fraction by Wt: <1%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:SEE 1910.1018
ACGIH TLV:0.01 MG/M3, A1; 9596
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB
Name:SULFURIC ACID (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7664-93-9
RTECS #:WS5600000
Fraction by Wt: 10-38%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3/3 STEL; 9596
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
Name:CALCIUM, METAL
CAS:7440-70-2
RTECS #:EV8040000
Fraction by Wt: <0.15%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
LD50 LC50 Mixture:TLV FOR SULFURIC ACID IS 1 MG/M3
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CONTENTS OF BATTERY ARE CORROSIVE
EYES: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.SKIN:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION AND
BURNS.INGEST:MAY CAUSE GI TRACT IRRITATION.INHAL:MAY CAUSE
RESPIRATORY IRRITATION.CHRONIC:DRYING OF THE SKIN,
BRONCHITIS,EROSION OF TOOTH ENAMEL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SULFURIC ACID MISTS-IARC 2B.LEAD-IARC
2B.
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN:DERMATITIS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SULFURIC ACID MISTS MAY BRONCHIAL
SYSTEM, SKIN AND EYES.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING;WASH WITH WATER.GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION.EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION.INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.GIVE OXYGEN OR ARTIFICIAL
RESPIRATION IF NE EDED.INGEST:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.GET PROMPT
QUALIFIED MEDICAL ATTENTION.IF CONSCIOUS,RINSE MOUTH WITH WATER.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:NONE
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:675F
Lower Limits:4.1(H2)
Upper Limits:74.2(H2)
Extinguishing Media:HALON,DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER
FOG.ACID MISTS ARE CORROSIVE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HYDROGEN GAS AND SULFURIC ACID MISTS MAY
BE PRESENT.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE SOURCES OF IGNITION.USE PROPER
RESPIRATORY AND PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.NEUTRALIZE.SOAK UP WITH A NON-
COMBUSTIBLE INERT ABSORBANT(CLAY,SAND);PLACE IN PROPER CONTAINER
FOR DISPOSAL.AVOID SHORTIN G BATTERY TERMINALS.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA BICARBONATE,SODA ASH,SAND,LIME SHOULD BE KEPT
ON SITE FOR SPILL REMEDIATION
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL,DRY,WELL-VENTILATED
PLACE. KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.KEEP AWAY FROM
HEAT,SPARKS,FLAMES AND INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:AVOID SHORTING BATTERY TERMINALS.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:WHERE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS ARE LACKING OR IN
ENCLOSED SPACES USE EITHER A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS OR
A NIOSH/ MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ACID GAS,DEPENDING ON THE
AIRBORN CONCENTRATION.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL DILUTION VENTILATION(4 AIR CHANGES PER HOUR).
Protective Gloves:ACID RESISTANT RUBBER OR PLASTIC
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,AS NEEDED.PROVIDE A
LOCAL EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS.SEPERATE WORK CLOTHES FROM STREET
CLOTHES.LAUNDER WORK CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.KEEP FOOD OUT OF THE WORK
AREA.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:275F,135C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:>320F,>160C
Vapor Density:3.4
Spec Gravity:1.08-1.4
pH:ACID
Solubility in Water:ELECTROLYTE-COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:BATTERY WITH POLYPROPYLENE OR HARD RUBBER CASE.
ELECTROLYTE IS COLORLESS ACID.
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:OVERCHARGING,SOURCES OF IGNITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:EXPLOSIVE HYDROGEN/OXYGEN FORMED
BATTERY DURING CHARGING.SULFURIC ACID
MISTS,SO2,SO3,STILBENE,ARSINE.
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:RECYCLE WHOLE SCRAP BATTERIES TO LEAD SMELTER.
PLACE NEUTRALIZED SPILLS IN CONTAINER WITH SORBENT
MATERIALS.DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,STATE AND LOCAL
REGULATIONS.
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expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
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document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
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particular situation.
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