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

MSDS NAME:LEAD-ACID STORAGE BATTERY
NIIN:01-032-1326
MSDS Number: CHHQJ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:DOUGLAS BATTERY MANUFACTURING CO.
Address:5000 BATTERY DR.
City:WINSTON-SALEM
State:NC
ZIP:27107
Info Phone Num:919-788-7561
Emergency Phone Num:800-368-4527
CAGE:63432
=== Contractor Identification ===
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:THOMAS BATTERY CO
Address:412 W ADAMS ST
Box:59
City:KOSCIUSKO
State:MS
ZIP:39090
Country:US
Phone:610-289-8025
CAGE:07ZC5

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

Name:LEAD (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7439-92-1
RTECS #:OF7525000
Fraction by Wt: 60%
OSHA PEL:SEE 1910.1025
ACGIH TLV:0.05MG/M3, A3; 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%
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3/3 STEL; 9596
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Name:ANTIMONY (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7440-36-0
RTECS #:CC4025000
Fraction by Wt: 1-5%
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%
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
CAS:7440-70-2
RTECS #:EV8040000
Fraction by Wt: < 0.15%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NOT GIVEN
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ELECTROLYTE IS CORROSIVE TO BODY
    TISSUES. HAZARDS INCLUDE ELECTROLYTE CONTACT(UNLIKELY DURING NORMAL
    USE) AND PHYSICAL HAZARDS DUE TO EXPLOSION OR SHORTING OF THERMALS.
    CONTACT WITH THE LEAD IS UNLIKE LY UNLESS CASE IS BROKEN OR
    RUPTURED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:IARC & NTP LIST "LEAD COMPOUNDS". SEE
    REPORTS FOR SPECIFICS. OSHA LISTS ARSENIC UNDER A SEPARATE
    STANDARD.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE:BURNING;SKIN:IRRITATION,BURNING;INHALED:
    RESPIRATORY IRRITATION,BURNING,COUGHING. INGESTED:G/I
    IRRITATION,BURNING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SULFURIC ACID MIST CAUSES COUGHING
    AND WILL BURN EYES AND SKIN.

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

First Aid:SULFURIC ACID: INHALATION: MOVE TO VENTILATED AREA. OBTAIN
    MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYES: FLUSH AREA WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF RUNNING
    WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. OBTAIN MAEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN:
    FLUSH AREA	WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF RUNNING WATER. REMOVE
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: WASH
    MOUTH OUT WITH RUNNING WATER. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. CALL
    PHYSICIAN.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Lower Limits:4.1 (H2)
Upper Limits:74.2 (H2)
Extinguishing Media:HALON, DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:BATTERIES DO NOT BURN OR BURN WITH DIFFICULTY.
    COOL EXTERIOR OF BATTERY TO PREVENT RUPTURE. ACID MIST & VAPORS ARE
    CORROSIVE. WEAR SCBA & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:BATTERY WILL GENERATE EXPLOSIVE HYDROGEN
    DURING OVER CHARGE. VENTILATE CHARGING AREA.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. VENTILATE ENCLOSED
    AREAS. DIKE TO CONTAIN CONTAMINATED MATERIALS AND LIQUIDS. LIMIT
    SITE ACCESS TO EMERGENCY RESPONDERS. NEUTRALIZE WITH SODIUM
    BICARBONATE, SODA ASH, LIME OR  OTHER NEUTRALIZING AGENT.
Neutralizing Agent:SODIUM BICARBONATE OR 50/50 SODA ASH AND LIME.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM FLAMES DURING AND
    IMMEDIATELY AFTER CHARGING. COMBUSTION OR OVERCHARGING MAY CREATE
    OR LIBERATE TOXIC & HAZARDOUS GASES & LIQUIDS.
Other Precautions:STORE BATTERIES IN COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED AREA.
    DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT BATTERY TERMINALS OR REMOVE VENT CAPS DURING
    STORAGE OR RECHARGING. AVOID PROLONGED OVERCHARGE. SODA
    BICARBONATE, SODA ASH, SAN D OR LIME SHOULD BE KEPT ON-SITE.

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

Respiratory Protection:SULFURIC ACID MIST--FULL FACE OR HALF MASK
    RESPIRATOR WITH ACID MIST FILTER OR SCBA.
Ventilation:NORMAL ROOM VENTILATION IS USUALLY SATISFACTORY.(EXCEPT
    CHARGING AREA).
Protective Gloves:RUBBER/PLASTIC IF CONTACT IS LIKELY.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES (SPLASH GOGGLES).
Other Protective Equipment:ACID RESISTANT RUBBER OR PLASTIC APRON,
    BOOTS AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. SAFETY SHOWER-EYE WASH.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE STRICT CHEMICAL HYGIENE (AVOID ALL POSSIBLE
    CONTACT) IF HANDLING ELECTROLYTE. OTHERWISE GOOD INDUSTRIAL
    HYGIENE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:=135.C, 275.F
B.P. Text:275F,135C
Vapor Pres:1
Vapor Density:NOT GIVEN
Spec Gravity:1.08-1.40
pH:< 2
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT GIVEN
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE- ELECTROLYTE
Appearance and Odor:PLASTIC CASE WITH ELECTRIC CONNECTORS CONTAINING
    CLEAR,COLORLESS,ODORLESS LIQUI

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALKALI (ELECTROLYTE).
Stability Condition to Avoid:OVERCHARGING,SPARKS,SMOKING.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:EXPLOSIVE HYDROGEN/OXYGEN
    MIXTURE.(DURING CHARGE/OVERCHARGE).

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W FEDERAL,STATE,LOCAL REGULATIONS.
    RETURN BATTERY TO RECYCLER FOR LEAD RECOVERY.

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