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

MSDS NAME:LEAD-ACID BATTERY -- DRY CHARGE
NIIN:01-446-9498
MSDS Number: CHQQB
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:EXIDE CORP
Address:645 PENN STREET
Box:14205
City:READING   (FORMALLY IN HORSHAM)
State:PA
ZIP:19612-4205
Country:US
Info Phone Num:610-378-0550/ FAX -0616
Emergency Phone Num:610-378-0500/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:20038
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:EXIDE CORP
Address:645 PENN STREET
Box:14205
City:READING
State:PA
ZIP:19612-4205
Country:US
Phone:610-378-0500/0798
CAGE:20038

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

Name:LEAD (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7439-92-1
RTECS #:OF7525000
Fraction by Wt: 92-93%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
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 SPECIFIED
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 SPECIFIED
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 SPECIFIED

Name:TIN
CAS:7440-31-5
RTECS #:XP7320000
Fraction by Wt: 0.06%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
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 SPECIFIED

Name:HARD RUBBER (CASE)
Fraction by Wt: 6-8%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION OF LEAD DUST OR FUMES MAY
    CAUSE UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. INGESTION OF LEAD MAY
    CAUSE ABDOMINAL PAIN, NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIARRHEA AND SEVERE
    CRAMPING; MAY LEAD TO SYSTEMIC TOXICITY . EYE CONTACT MAY CAUSE
    IRRITATION. PROLONGED/REPEATED EXPOSURE MAY LEAD TO
    NERVE/KIDNEY/REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:LEAD IS LISTED BY IARC AS A 2B
    CARCINOGEN. ARSEIC IS LISTED BY NTP & IARC AS A POSSIBLE
    CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALED-IRRITATION OF UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT &
    LUNGS. INGESTED-ABDOMINAL PAIN, NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIARRHEA, SEVERE
    CRAMPING. EYES-IRRITATION. OTHER-HEADACHE, FATIGUE, ABDOMINAL PAIN,
    LOSS OF APPETITE,  MUSCULAR ACHES, WEAKNESS, SLEEP DISTURBANCES,
    IRRITABILITY.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:LEAD & ITS COMPOUNDS CAN AGGRAVATE
    SOME FORMS OF KIDNEY, LIVER AND NEUROLOGIC DISEASES.

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

First Aid:INHALED-REMOVE FROM EXPSOURE. GARGLE, WASH NOSE AND LIPS.
    CONSULT PHYSICIAN. INGESTED-CONSULT PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.
    SKIN-WASH IMMEDIATELY WITH SOAP & WATER. EYES-FLUSH IMMEDIATELY
    WITH LARGE AMOUNTS	OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES CONSULT
    PHYSICIAN.

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

Lower Limits:4 (H2)
Upper Limits:74 (H2)
Extinguishing Media:USE DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM, CARBON DIOXIDE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL BODY PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND SELF-
    CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH POSITIVE PRESSURE AND FULL FACE
    PIECE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:AFTER ELECTROLYTE IS ADDED AND BATTERY IS
    BEING CHARGED, HYDROGEN GAS IS PRODUCED. BATTERY MAY EXPLODE IF
    HYDROGEN GAS TRAPPED INSIDE THE CASE SHOULD IGNITE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:LEAD DUST OR PARTICULATES SHOULD BE VACUUMED
    (HEPA FILTER) OR WET SWEPT. USE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE FUGITIVE
    EMISSIONS. DO NOT USE COMPRESSED AIR. PLACE IN A DRY, CLOSED
    CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL OR RECYCL ING.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED
    PLACE. STORE UNDER ROOF FOR PROTECTION FROM ADVERSE WEATHER.
    SEPARATE FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:STORE & HANDLE ONLY IN AREAS WITH ADEQUATE WATER
    SUPPLY. AVOID DAMAGE TO CONTAINERS. KEEP AWAY FROM FIRE, SPARKS AND
    HEAT.

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

Respiratory Protection:UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE, RESPIRATORY
    PROTECTION IS NOT REQUIRED. HOWEVER, IF CONDITIONS ARISE THAT
    REQUIRE THEIR USE, USE ONLY NIOSH/MSHA RESPIRATORS APPROVED FOR
    DUST, FUME AND MIST.
Ventilation:STORE & HANDLE ONLY IN WELL-VENTILATED AREAS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER/ACID-RESISTANT WHEN FILLING.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES AND FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
    INDUSTRIAL-TYPE IMPERVIOUS WORK CLOTHING, BOOTS AND APRON AS
    REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
    RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
HANDLE BATTERIES CAUTIOUSLY TO AVOID SPILLS. MAKE CERTAIN VENT CAPS ARE
    IN PLACE. AVOID CONTACT WITH INTERNAL COMPONENTS. WEAR PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING WHEN FILLING OR HANDLING BATTERIES. MSDS FOR BATTERY  WITH
    ELECTROLYTE CAN BE FOUND SAME NSN P/N "B", MSDS FOR ELECTROLYTE P/N
    "C".

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>2516F,>138
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:486F,252C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NOT GIVEN
Vapor Pres:NOT GIVEN
Vapor Density:NOT GIVEN
Spec Gravity:9.6-11.3
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<1 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:NOT SPECIFIED BY MFR
Appearance and Odor:LEAD ACID STORAGE BATTERY, DRY CHARGED. 12V

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
LEAD COMPOUNDS: STRONG MINERAL ACIDS, BASES, HALIDES, HALOGENATES,
    POTASSIUM NITRATE, PERMANGANATE, PEROXIDES...........
Stability Condition to Avoid:PROLONGED OVERCHARGE. SOURCES OF IGNITION,
    WATER DAMAGE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC METAL FUMES/VAPORS/DUSTS, HIGHLY
    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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