===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:LEAD-ACID BATTERY (ELECTRIC STORAGE BATTERY)
NIIN:01-031-6877
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CLHBD
=== 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
Preparer's Name:ENVIRONMENTAL DEPARTMENT
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:20038
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:BATTERY OUTLET OF HAMPTON INC
Address:2815 GEORGE WASHINGTON HWY
Box:City:TABB
State:VA
ZIP:23602
Country:US
Phone:804-867-8280
Contract Num:SP0411-01-M-EQ01
CAGE:0FTM0
Company:BELL CITY BATTERY MFG INC
Address:915 S CHARLES ST
Box:City:BELLEVILLE
State:IL
ZIP:62220-2605
Country:US
Phone:618-234-7272
Contract Num:SP0430-01-M-FN97
CAGE:0ABZ3
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:INORGANIC COMPOUNDS OF LEAD
CAS:7439-92-1
RTECS #:OF7525000
Minumum % Wt:54.
Maxumum % Wt:62.
ACGIH TLV:0.15 MG/M3
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB
Name:INORGANIC COMPOUNDS OF ANTIMONY
CAS:7440-36-0
RTECS #:CC4025000
= Wt:.4
OSHA PEL:0.5 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG/M3
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
Name:INORGANIC COMPOUNDS OF TIN
CAS:7440-31-5
RTECS #:XP7320000
= Wt:.16
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3
Name:INORGANIC COMPOUNDS OF CALCIUM
CAS:7440-70-2
RTECS #:EV8040000
= Wt:.02
Name:INORGANIC COMPOUNDS OF ARSENIC
CAS:7440-38-2
RTECS #:CG0525000
= Wt:.01
ACGIH TLV:0.01 MG/M3
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB
Name:ELECTROLYTE (SULFURIC ACID + WATER SOLUTION)
CAS:7664-93-9
RTECS #:WS5600000
Minumum % Wt:26.
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:CASE MATERIAL: POLYPROPYLENE OR HARD RUBBER
CAS:9003-07-0
RTECS #:UD1842000
Minumum % Wt:5.
Maxumum % Wt:12.
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
LD50 LC50 Mixture:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: MAY CAUSE SEVERE
RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. DUST/FUMES MAY CAUSE UPPER RESPIRATORY
TRACT & LUNG IRRITATION. INGESTION: MAY CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION OF
MOUTH, THROAT, ESOPHAGUS & STOMACH. MAY LEAD TO SYSTEMIC TOXICITY.
MAY CAUSE ABDOMINAL PAIN, NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIARRHEA & SEVERE
CRAMPING. SKIN: SEVERE IRRITATION, BURNS & ULCERATION. EYES:
SEVERE IRRITATION, BURNS, CORNEA DAMAGE, BLINDNE SS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:ELECTROYLYTE (WATER & SULFURIC ACID
SOLUTION): THE INTERNATIONAL AGENCY FOR RESEARCH ON CANCER (IARC)
HAS CLASSIFIED "STRONG INORGANIC ACID MIST CONTAINING SULFURIC
ACID" AS A CATEGORY I CARCINOGEN, A SUBSTANCE THAT IS CARCINOGENIC
TO HUMANS. THIS CLASSIFICATION DOES NOT APPLY TO SULFURIC ACID
SOLUTIONS IN STATIC LIQUID STATE OR TO ELECTROLYTE IN BATTERIES.
Effects of Overexposure:ACUTE-ELECTROLYTE (WATER & SULFURIC ACID
SOLUTION): SEVERE SKIN IRRITATION, DAMAGE TO CORNEA MAY CAUSE
BLINDNESS, UPPER RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. LEAD COMPOUNDS: SYMPTOMS
OF TOXICITY INCLUDE HEADACHE, F ATIGUE, ABDOMINAL PAIN, LOSS OF
APPETITE, MUSCULAR ACHES AND WEAKNESS, SLEEP DISTURBANCES AND
IRRITABILITY. CHRONIC- ELECTROLYTE (WATER & SULFURIC ACID
SOLUTION): POSSIBLE EROSION OF TOOTH ENAMEL; INF LAMMATION OF NOSE,
THROAT & BRONCHIAL TUBES. LEAD COMPOUNDS: ANEMIA; NEUROPATHY,
PARTICULARLY OF THE MOTOR NERVES, WITH WRIST DROP; KIDNEY DAMAGE;
REPRODUCTIVE CHANGES IN BOTH MALES AND FEMALES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SULFURIC ACID MIST MAY AGGRAVTE
PULMONARY CONDITIONS. ELECTROLYTE MAY AGGRAVATE SKIN DISEASES SUCH
AS ECZEMA & CONTACT DERMATITIS. LEAD CAN AGGRAVATE SOME FORMS OF
KIDNEY, LIVER & NEUROLOGIC DISEASES.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR IMMEDIATELY. IF BREATHING IS
DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. GARGLE, WASH NOSE & LIPS IF LEAD INHALED.
INGESTION: GIVE LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER; DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING;
CONSU LT PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. SKIN: FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF
WATER TO REMOVE ELECTROLYTE FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES & REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING/SHOES. WASH AWAY LEAD WITH SOAP & WATER.
EYES: FLUSH IM MEDIATELY WITH LARGET AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST
15 MINUTES; CONTACT PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Lower Limits:4.1%, H2 GAS
Upper Limits:74.2%,H2 GAS
Extinguishing Media:CO2; FOAM; DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE POSITIVE PRESSURE, SCBA. BEWARE OF ACID
SPLATTER DURING WATER APPLICATION & WEAR ACID-RESISTANT CLOTHING,
GLOVES, FACE & EYE PROTECTION. IF BATTERIES ARE ON CHARGE, SHUT OFF
POWER TO THE CHARGING 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 W/DISPERSION OF CASING
FRAGMENTS & CORROSIVE LIQUID ELECTROLYTE.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:STOP FLOW OF MATERIAL, CONTAIN/ABSORB SMALL
SPILLS W/ DRY SAND, EARTH, VERMICULITE. DO NOT USE COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS. IF POSSIBLE, CAREFULLY NEUTRALIZE SPILLED ELECTROLYTE W/
SODA ASH, SODIUM BICARBON ATE, LIME, ETC. WEAR ACID-RESISTANT
CLOTHING, BOOTS, GLOVES & FACE SHIELD. DO NOT ALLOW DISCHARGE OF
UN-NEUTRALIZED ACID TO SEWER. NEUTRALIZED ACID MUST BE MANAGED
I/A/W APPLICABLE LAWS.
Neutralizing Agent: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 EVENTT OF ELECTROLYTE
SPILLS.
Other Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM METALLIC OBJECTS WHICH COULD BRIDGE
THE TERMINALS ON A BATTERY & CREATE A DANGEROUS SHORT-CIRCUIT.
HANDLE CAREFULLY & AVOID TIPPING, WHICH MAY ALLOW ELECTROLYTE
LEAKAGE. SINGLE BATTERIE S POSE NO RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK BUT THERE
MAY BE INCREASING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK FROM STRINGS OF CONNECTED
BATTERIES.
============= 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 MECHANICAL
VENTILATION 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.
Work Hygienic Practices:HANDLE BATTERIES CAUTIOUSLY, DO NOT TIP TO
AVOID SPILLS. MAKE CERTAIN VENT CAPS ARE ON SECURELY. AVOID BODILY
CONTACT W/ INTERNAL COMPONENTS. WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, EYE &
FACE PROTECTION, WHEN FILLIN
Supplemental Safety and Health
IN AREAS WHERE WATER & SULFURIC ACID SOLUTIONS ARE HANDLED IN
CONCENTRATIONS GREATER THAN 1%, EMERGENCY EYEWASH STATIONS AND
SHOWERS SHOULD BE PROVIDED, WITH UNLIMITED WATER SUPPLY.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:=95.C, 203.F
B.P. Text:203-240 (FOR S.G. RANG
Vapor Pres:17 TO 11 (FOR S.G. RANGE)
Vapor Density:>1
Spec Gravity:1.230 TO 1.350
Solubility in Water:100%
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR LIQUID W/ A SHARP, PENETRATING, PUNGENT ODOR.
A BATTERY IS A
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ELECROLYTE (WATER & SULFURIC ACID SOLUTION):CONTACT W/ COMBUSTIBLES &
ORGANIC MATERIALS MAY CAUSE FIRE & EXPLOSION. ALSO REACTS VIOLENTLY
W/ STRONG REDUCING AGENTS, METALS, SULFUR TRIOXIDE GAS, STRONG
OXIDIZERS & WATER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:PROLONGED OVERCHARGE AT HIGH CURRENT;
SOURCES OF IGNITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:ELECTROLYTE (WATER & SULFURIC ACID
SOLUTION): SULFUR TRIOXIDE, CARBON MONOXIDE, SULFURIC ACID MIST,
SULFUR DIOXIDE, HYDROGEN SULFIDE.
=================== Toxicological Information ===================
Toxicological Information:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER
===================== Ecological Information =====================
Ecological:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:SPENT BATTERIES: SEND TO SECONDARY LEAD SMELTER
FOR RECYCLING. ELECTROLYTE: PLACE NEUTRALIZED SLURRY INTO SEALED
ACID RESISTANT CONTAINERS & DISPOSE OF AS HAZARDOUS WASTE, AS
APPLICABLE. LARGE WATER-D ILUTED SPILLS, AFTER NEUTRALIZATION &
TESTING, SHOULD BE MANAGED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED LOCAL,
STATE & FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS. CONSULT AUTHORITIES.
=================== MSDS Transport Information ===================
Transport Information:BATTERY, WET, FILLED WITH ACID; CLASS 8; UN2794,
PG III; CORROSIVE
===================== Regulatory Information =====================
SARA Title III Information:EPCRA SECTION 302 NOTIFICATION IS REQUIRED
IF 1,000 LBS OR MORE OF SULFURIC ACID IS PRESENT. SULFURIC ACID IS
LISTED "EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE" UNDER EPCRA. EPCRA SECTION
312 TIER TWO REPORTING IS REQUIRED FOR NON-AUTOMOTIVE BATTERIES IF
SULFURIC ACID IS PRESENT IN QUANTITIES OF 500 LBS OR MORE AND/OR IF
LEAD IS PRESENT IN QUANTITIES OF 10,000 LBS OR MORE. THIS PRODUCT
CONTAINS TOXIC CHEMIC ALS WHICH MAY BE REPORTABLE UNDER DPCRA
SECTION 313: LEAD, CAS# 7439-92-1, 54-62%; SULFURIC ACID/WATER
SOLUTION, CAS# 7664-93-9, 26-40%; ANTIMONY, CAS# 7440-36-0, 0.4%;
ARSENIC, CAS# 7440-38-2, 0.01%.
Federal Regulatory Information:INGREDIENTS IN EXIDE'S BATTERIES ARE
LISTED IN THE TSCA REGISTRY AS FOLLOWS: SULFURIC ACID, LEAD, LEAD
OXIDE, LEAD SULFATE, ANTIMONY, ARSENIC, CALCIUM, & TIN.
State Regulatory Information:CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: THIS PRODUCT
CONTAINS LEAD, A CHEMICAL KNOWN TO THE SATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE
CANCER, OR BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
======================= Other Information =======================
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