===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:LEAD-ACID BATTERY
NIIN:01-102-1642
MSDS Number: CKFYS
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:EXIDE CORP
Address:645 PENN STREET
Box:14205
City:READING
State:PA
ZIP:19612-4205
Country:US
Info Phone Num:610-378-0500/0798
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300
Resp. Party Other MSDS Num.:EV-DBATLA.1
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:20038
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:CELL ENERGY INC
Address:3190-B ORANGE GROVE AVE
Box:City:NORTH HIGHLANDS
State:CA
ZIP:95660-5706
Country:US
Phone:916-484-7974
Contract Num:SP0430-00-M-KB91
CAGE:1U269
Company:CELL ENERGY INC
Address:3190-B ORANGE GROVE AVE
Box:City:NORTH HIGHLANDS
State:CA
ZIP:95660-5706
Country:US
Phone:916-484-7974
Contract Num:SPO-430-01-M-G943
CAGE:1U269
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
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
CAS:7439-92-1
RTECS #:OF7525000
= Wt:53.
OSHA PEL:50 UG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.15 MG/M3
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB
Name:ANTIMONY
CAS:7440-36-0
RTECS #:CC4025000
= Wt:.2
OSHA PEL:0.5 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG/M3
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
Name:ARSENIC
CAS:7440-38-2
RTECS #:CG0525000
Fraction by Wt: 0.003%
OSHA PEL:10 UG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.01 MG/M3
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB
Name:CALCIUM
CAS:7440-70-2
RTECS #:EV8040000
= Wt:.02
Name:TIN
CAS:7440-31-5
RTECS #:XP7320000
= Wt:.06
OSHA PEL:2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3
Name:SULFURIC ACID (ELECTROLYTE)
CAS:7664-93-9
RTECS #:WS5600000
Minumum % Wt:30.
Maxumum % Wt:40.
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3
ACGIH STEL:3 MG/M3
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
Name:POLYPROPYLENE (CASE MATERIAL- MAY BE HARD RUBBER INSTEAD)
CAS:9003-07-0
RTECS #:UD1842000
Minumum % Wt:5.
Maxumum % Wt:6.
Name:HARD RUBBER (CASE MATERIAL - MAY BE POLYPROPYLENE INSTEAD)
Minumum % Wt:5.
Maxumum % Wt:6.
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
LD50 LC50 Mixture:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:LEAD: HAZARDOUS EXPOSURE CAN OCCUR
ONLY WHEN PRODUCT IS HEATED ABOVE THE MELTING POINT, OXIDIZED OR
OTHERWISE PROCESSED OR DAMAGED TO CREATE DUST, VAPOR OR FUME.
INHALATION MAY CAUSE SEVERE REPIRATORY IRRITATION. INGESTION MAY
LEAD TO SYSTEMIC TOXICITY. LEAD COMPOUNDS ARE NOT ABSORBED THOUGH
THE SKIN. EYE CONTACT MAY CAUSE EYE IRRITATION. ELECTROLYTE:
INHALATION OF SULFURIC VAPORS OR MISTS MAY CA USE SEVERE
RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. INGESTION MAY CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION OF
MOUTH, THROAT & ESOPHAGUS. SKIN CONTACT MAY CAUSE SEVERE
IRRITATION, BURNS AND ULCERATION. EYE CONTACT: MAY CAUSE SEVERE IR
RITATION, CORNEA DAMAGE, BLINDNESS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:IARC LISTS LEAD COMPOUNDS AS LIKELY
CARCINOGEN IN ANIMALS, LACKING PROOF IN HUMANS. ARSENIC IS LISTED
BY NTP, IARC AND OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN. IARC LISTS "STRONG INORGANIC
MIST CONTAINING SULFURIOC ACID " AS A CATEGORY 1 CARCINOGEN;
HOWEVER THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO SULFURIC ACID SOLUTIONS OR TO
ELECTROLYTE IN BATTERIES.
Effects of Overexposure:ACUTE: SEVERE SKIN IRRITATION, DAMAGE TO CORNEA
MAY CAUSE BLINDNESS, UPPER RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. SYMPTOMS OF
TOXICITY INCLUDE HEADACHE, FATIGUE, ABDOMINAL PAIN, LOSS OF
APPETITE, MUSCULAR ACHES AND WEAKNESS, SLEEP DISTURBANCES AND
IRRITABILITY. CHRONIC: POSSIBLE EROISION OFTOOTH ENAMEL;
INFLAMMATION OF NOSE, THROAT AND BRONCHIAL TUBES. ANEMIA;
NEUROPATHY, PARTICULARY OF THE MOTOR NERVES, WITH WR IST DROP;
KIDNEY DAMAGE; REPRODUCTIVE CHANGES IN BOTH MALES AND FEMALES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:OVEREXPOSURE TO ELECTROLYTE MIST
MAY CAUSE LUNG DAMAGE & AGGRAVATE PULMONARY CONDITIONS. CONTACT OF
ELECTROLYTE WITH SKIN MAY AGGRAVATE SKIN DISEASES SUCH AS ECZEMA &
DERMATITIS. (SEE SUPPLEMENTAL)
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR IMMEDIATELY. IF BREATHING IS
DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. LEAD:REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE, GARGLE, WASH
NOSE AND LIPS; CONSULT PHYSICIAN. INGESTION: GIVE LARGE QUANTITIES
OF WATER ; DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING; CONSULT PHYSICIAN. SKIN: FLUSH
WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES; REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING COMPLETELY, INCLUDING SHOES. EYES-ELECTROLYTE
(WATER AND SULF URIC ACID SOLUTION) AND LEAD: FLUSH IMMEDIATELY
WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES; CONSULT
PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Lower Limits:4.1%
Upper Limits:74.2%
Extinguishing Media:CO2; FOAM; DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE POSITIVE PRESSURE, SCBA. BEWARE OF ACID
SPLATTER DURING WATER APPLICATION AND WEAR ACID-RESISTANT CLOTHING,
GLOVES, FACE AND EYE PROTECTION. IF BATTERIES ARE ON CHARGE, SHUT
OFF POWER TO THE CHARG ING EQUIPMENT, BUT, NOTE THAT STRINGS OF
SERIES CONNECTED BATTERIES MAY STILL POSE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:IN OPERATION, BATTERIES GENERATE &
RELEASE FLAMMABLE HYDROGEN GAS. THEY MUST ALWAYS BE ASSUMED TO
CONTAIN THIS GAS WHICH, IF IGNITED BY BURNING CIGARETTE, NAKED
FLAME OR SPARK, MAY CAUSE BATTERY EXPLO SION WITH DISPERSION OF
CASING FRAGMENTS & CORROSIVE LIQUID ELECTROLYTE. CAREFULLY FOLLOW
MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:STOP FLOW OF MATERIAL, CONTAIN/ABSORB SMALL
SPILLS WITH DRY SAND, EARTH, VERMICULITE. DO NOT USE COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS. WEAR ACID-RESISTANT CLOTHING, BOOTS, GLOVES, AND FACE
SHIELD. DO NOT ALLOW DISCH ARGE OF UNNEUTRALIZED ACID TO SEWER.
NEUTRALIZED ACIDS MUST BE MANAGED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED
LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS. CONSULT STATE ENVIRONMENTAL
AGENCY AND/OR FEDERAL EPA.
Neutralizing Agent:IF POSSIBLE, CAREFULLY NEUTRALIZE SPILLED
ELECTROLYTE WITH SODA ASH, SODIUM BICARBONATE, LIME, ETC
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE BATTERIES UNDER ROOF IN COOL,
DRY, WELL-VENTILATED AREAS WHICH ARE SEPARATED FROM INCOMPATIBLE
MATERIALS & FROM ACTIVITIES WHICH MAY CREATE FLAMES, SPARKS OR
HEAT. STORE ON SMOOTH, IMPERVIOUS SU RFACES WHICH ARE PROVIDED WITH
MEASURES FOR LIQUID CONTAINMENT IN THE EVENT OF ELECTROLYTE SPILLS.
Other Precautions:CHARGING:THERE IS A POSSIBLE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
FROM CHARGING EQUIPMENT & FROM STRINGS OF SERIES CONNECTED
BATTERIES, WHETHER BEING CHARGED OR NOT. SHUT-OFF POWER TO CHARGERS
WHENEVER NOT IN USE & BEFORE DETACHMENT OF ANY CIRCUIT
CONNECTIONS. BATTERIES BEING CHARGED WILL GENERATE AND RELEASE FLA
MMABLE HYDROGEN GAS.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. WHEN
CONCENTRATIONS OF SULFURIC ACID MIST ARE KNOWN TO EXCEED PEL, USE
NIOSH OR MSHA-APPROVED RESPIRATORY PROTECTION.
Ventilation:STORE AND HANDLE IN WELL-VENTILATED AREA. IF
MECHANICALVENTILATION IS USED, COMPONENTS MUST BE ACID-RESISTANT.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR PLASTIC ACID-RESISTANT GLOVES WITH
ELBOW-LENGTH GAUNTLET.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES OR FACE SHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:ACID-RESISTANT APRON. UNDER SEVERE EXPOSURE
OR EMERGENCY CONDITIONS, WEAR ACID-RESISTANT CLOTHING, GLOVES &
BOOTS. EMERGENCY EYEWASH STATIONS AND SHOWERS.
Work Hygienic Practices:HANDLE BATTERIES CAUTIOUSLY, DO NOT TIP TO
AVOID SPILLS. MAKE CERTAIN VENT CAPS ARE ON SECURELY. AVOID BODILY
CONTACT WITH INTERNAL COMPONENTS. WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, EYE &
FACE PROTECTION,
Supplemental Safety and Health
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE (CONTINUED):
CONTACT OF ELECTROLYTE WITH EYES MAY CAUSE CORNEA DAMAGE AND/OR
BLINDNESS. LEAD AND ITS COMPOUDS CAN AGGRAVATE SOME FORMS OF
KIDNEY, LI VER AND CARDIOLOGIC DISEASE. PART NUMBER COM-30H.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:=95.C, 203.F
B.P. Text:203-240 FOR S.G. RANGE
Vapor Pres:17 TO 11 FOR S.G. RANGE
Vapor Density:>1(AIR=1)
Spec Gravity:1.230 TO 1.350
Evaporation Rate & Reference:LESS THAN 1
Solubility in Water:100%
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR LIQUID WITH A SHARP, PENETRATING, PUNGENT
ODOR.
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ELECTROLYTE: COMBUSTIBLES, ORGANICS, STRONG REDUCING AGENTS, METALS,
SULFUR TRIOXIDE, STROG OXIDIZERS, WATER. LEAD COMPOUNDS: STROG
ACIDS, BASES, HALIDES, HALOGENATES, POTASSIUM NITRATE,
PERMANGANATE, PEROXIDES, NASCENT HYD
Stability Condition to Avoid:PROLONGED OVERCHARGE AT HIGH CURRENT;
SOURCES OF IGNITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFUR TRIOXIDE, CARBON MONOXIDE,
SULFURIC ACID MIST, SULFUR DIOXIDE, HYDROGEN. TEMPERATURES ABOVE
THE MELTING POINT ARE LIKELY TO PRODUCE TOXIC METAL FUME, VAPOR OR
DUST; ARSINE GAS POSSIBLE.
=================== Toxicological Information ===================
Toxicological Information:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.
===================== Ecological Information =====================
Ecological:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:SPENT BATTERIES:SEND TO SECONDARY LEAD SMELTER
FOR RECYCLING. PLACE NEUTRALIZED SLURRY INTO SEALED ACID RESISTANT
CONTAINERS & DISPOSE OF AS HAZARDOUS WASTE, AS APPLICABLE. LARGE
WATER-DILUTED SPILLS, AFTER NEUTRALIZATION &TESTING, SHOULD BE
MANAGED I/A/W APPROVED LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REQUIREMENT S.
CONSULT STATE ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCY AND/OR FEDER
=================== MSDS Transport Information ===================
Transport Information:US DOT: WET (FILLED WITH ELECTROLYTE) BATTERIES
ARE REGULATED BY US DOT AS HAZARDOUS MATERIAL: PROPER SHIPPING NAME
: BATTERY, WET, FILLED WITH ACID. HAZARD CLASS/DIVISION: 8. UN ID
NUMBER: UN2794. PA CKAGING GROUP: III. LABEL REQUIRED: CORROSIVE.
===================== Regulatory Information =====================
SARA Title III Information:EPCRA RQ (100% SULFURIC) = 1000 LBS. EPCRA
LISTS SULFURIC ACID AS AN "EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE" WITH A
TPQ = 1000 LBS. EPCRA SECTION 302 NOTIFICATION REQUIRED IF 1000 LBS
OR MORE SULFURIC ACID IS ON SITE. AN AVERAGE AUTOMOTIVE BATTERY
CONTAINS 5 LBS SULFURIC ACID. EPCRA TIER 2 REPORTING REQUIRED FOR
NON-AUTOMOTIVE BATTERIES IF SULFURIC ACID IS PRESENT IN QUANTITIES
OF 500 LBS OR MORE AND/OR L EAD IS PRESENT IN QUATITIES OF 10,000
LBS OR MORE. SEE OTHER SECTIONFOR SARA SECTION 313 SUPPLIER
NOTIFICATION.
Federal Regulatory Information:CERCLA RQ (100% SULFURIC) = 1000 LBS.
RCRA: SPEENT LEAD ACID BATTEIES ARE NOT REGULATED AS HAZARDOUS
WASTE WHEN RECYCLED. SPILLED SULFURIC ACID IS AN EPA CHARACTERISTIC
WASTE; EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE NUMB ER DOO2 (CORROSIVITY). TSCA:
INGREDIENTS ARE LISTED IN STCA REGISTRY A FOLLOWS: LEAD 7439-91-1;
LEAD OXIDE 1317-36-8; LEAD SULFATE 7446-14-2; SULFURIC ACID
7664-93-9; ANTIMONY 7440-36-0; ARSENIC 7440- 38-2; CALCIUM
7440-70-2; TIN 7440-31-5. CAA: EXIDE ESTABLISHED A POLICY TO
ELIMINATE THE USE OF CLAS S 1 ODC'S PRIOR TO MAY 15, 1993.
State Regulatory Information:WARNING: THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS LEAD, A
CHEMICAL KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA IS TO CAUSE CANCER OR
BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
======================= Other Information =======================
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