===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:DRY CHARGE BATTERY,24-RC
NIIN:01-116-7768
MSDS Number: CHHRJ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:EXIDE CORP.-GENERAL BATTERY CORP
Address:645 PENN STREET
Box:14205
City:READING
State:PA
ZIP:19612-4205
Country:US
Info Phone Num:610-378-0500
Emergency Phone Num:610-378-0500/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:08163
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:BATTERY OUTLET INC
Address:1608 CAMPOSTELLA RD
Box:City:CHESAPEAKE
State:VA
ZIP:23324
Country:US
Phone:757-545-4442
CAGE:0FGN2
Company:DEERE AND CO
Address:JOHN DEERE RD
Box:City:MOLINE
State:IL
ZIP:61265
Country:US
Phone:309-765-8000
CAGE:75160
Company:EXIDE CORP.-GENERAL BATTERY CORP
Address:645 PENN STREET
Box:City:READING
State:PA
ZIP:19601
Country:US
Phone:215-378-0527/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:08163
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:LEAD (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7439-92-1
RTECS #:OF7525000
Fraction by Wt: 92-93%
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: 0.2%
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: 0.003%
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:CALCIUM, METAL
CAS:7440-70-2
RTECS #:EV8040000
Fraction by Wt: 0.02%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
Name:TIN
CAS:7440-31-5
RTECS #:XP7320000
Fraction by Wt: 0.06%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3; 9596
Name:POLYPROPYLENE
CAS:9003-07-0
RTECS #:TR5000000
Fraction by Wt: <6-<8%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
Name:HARD RUBBER
Fraction by Wt: <6-<8%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: LEAD COMPOUNDS MAY CAUSE EYE
IRRITATION. SKIN: LEAD COMPOUNDS: NOT ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN.
INHALATION: LEAD COMPOUNDS: LEAD DUST OR FUMES MAY CAUSE IRRITATION
OF UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT AND LUNGS . INGESTION: LEAD COMPOUNDS:
ACUTE INGESTION MAY CAUSE GI TRACT IRRITATION. THIS MAY LEAD TO
SYSTEMIC TOXICITY.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:ARSENIC: LISTED BY NTP, IARC, OSHA, AND
NIOSH AS A CARCINOGEN ONLY AFTER PROLONGED EXPOSURES AT HIGH
LEVELS.
Effects of Overexposure:ACUTE LEAD COMPOUNDS.SYMPTOMS INCLUDE HEADACHE,
FATIGUE, ABDOMINAL PAIN, LOSS OF APPETITE, MUSCULAR ACHES AND
WEAKNESS, SLEEP DISTURBENCES AND IRRITABILITY. CHRONIC: LEAD
COMPOUNDS: ANEMIC, NEUROPATHY , PARTICULARLY OF THE MOTOR NERVES,
WITH WRIST DROP, KIDNEY DAMAGE, REPRODUCTIVE CHANGES IN BOTH MALE
AND FEMALE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:LEAD AND ITS COMPOUNDS CAN
AGGRAVATE ACUTE FORMS OF KIDNEY, LIVER, AND NEUROLOGICAL DISEASES.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
Eyes: FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING, WASH SKIN WITH LARGE
AMOUNTS OF WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INHALATION: MOVE TO FRESH
AIR, GARGLE, WASH NOSE AND LIPS. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION:
GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Lower Limits:4.1% H2 GAS
Upper Limits:74.2% H2 GAS
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL BODY PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH POSITIVE PRESSURE AND FULL
FACE PIECE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HIGHLY FLAMMABLE HYDROGEN GAS IS
GENERATED DURING CHARGING AND OPERATION. TO AVOID RISK OF FIRE OR
EXPLOSION, KEEP SPARKS/OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION AWAY.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:LEAD DUST OR PARTICULTE SHOULD BE VACUUMED
(USING HEPA FILTER) OR WET-SWEPT, USE CONTROLS WHICH MINIMIZE
FUGITIVE EMISSION. DO NOT USE COMPRESSED AIR. PLACE IN DRY, CLOSED
CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL OR R ECYCLING.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE BATTERIES IN COOL, DRY, WELL
VENTILATED AREAS. BATTERIES SHOULD ALSO BE STORED UNDER ROOF FOR
PROTECTION AGAINST ADVERSE WEATHER.
Other Precautions:STORE AND HANDLE IN DRY, VENTILATED AREA. KEEP AWAY
FROM FIRE, SPARKS, AND HEAT.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
Ventilation:PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES WITH ELBOW-LENGTH GAUNLETS
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES OR FACE SHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR COVERALLS OR FULL BODY COVERING DURING
USE. WHEN FILLIN G BATTERIES USE ACID-RESISTANT APRON.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
DRY BATTERIES (CONTAINING NO ELECTROLYTE) ARE NOT REGULATED BY DOT AS
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL. RCRA: DRY CHARGE/SPENT BATTERIES ARE NOT
REGULATED AS HAZARDOUS WASTE WHEN RECYCLED.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>2517F,>138
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:436F,224C
Spec Gravity:9.5-11.3
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:BLUISH GRAY METAL. NO APPARENT ODOR.
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS, BASES, HALIDES, HALIDES, POTASSIUM NITRATE,
PERMANGANATES, PEROXIDES, NASCENT HYDROGEN, REDUCING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:PROLONGED OVERCHARGE, SOURCES OF IGNITION,
WATER DAMAGE, SHORT CIRCUITING.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:LEAD:TEMP ABOVE MELTING MAY PRODUCE
TOXIC METAL FUME/VAPORS/DUST.STRONG ACIDS/BASES/NASCENT H2 MAY FORM
TOXIC ARSINE GAS
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:MATERIAL SHOULD BE RECYCLED AT A SECONDARY LEAD
SMELTER. DISPOSE OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED
LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. CONSULT STATE ENVIRONMENTAL
AGENCY AND/OR FEDERAL EPA.
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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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