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

MSDS NAME:SEALED LEAD ACID BATTERY
NIIN:01-279-1960
MSDS Number: BGXLQ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:GATES ENERGY PRODUCTS INC.
Address:617 NORTH RIDGEWAY DRIVE
City:WARRENSBURG
State:MO
ZIP:64093
Info Phone Num:816-429-2165
Emergency Phone Num:816-429-2165
CAGE:57053
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:GATES ENERGY PRODUCTS AFFIL OF GATES RUBBER CO
Address:1050 S BROADWAY
Box:5887
City:DENVER
State:CO
ZIP:80217
Country:US
CAGE:57053
Company:RACON SEATTLE,WA 98168 (SUPP DATA)
CAGE:59260

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

Name:LEAD  (SARA III)
CAS:7439-92-1
RTECS #:OF7525000
Fraction by Wt: 69%
OSHA PEL:0.05 MG/M3;1910.1025
ACGIH TLV:0.15 MG/M3;DUST 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

Name:SULFURIC ACID  (SARA III)
CAS:7664-93-9
RTECS #:WS5600000
Fraction by Wt: 21%
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
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.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE:BURNING. SKIN:IRRITATION,BURNING.
    INHALED:RESPIRATORY IRRITATION,BURNING,COUGHING. INGESTED:G/I
    IRRITATION,BURNING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE

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

First Aid:EYE:FLUSH WITH WATER 15 MIN. SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED
    CLOTHING. WASH WITH SOAP & WATER. LAUNDER CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
    INHALED:REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE,RESTORE BREATHING IF NECESSARY.
    INGESTED:DO NOT INDU CE VOMITING. GIVE MILK OR WATER TO DRINK. GET
    PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Lower Limits:4.1 (H*2)
Upper Limits:74.2
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:ACID MIST & VAPORS GENERATED BY FIRE ARE
    CORROSIVE. COOL BATTERY WITH WATER SPRAY. WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
    AND SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:BATTERY WILL GENERATE EXPLOSIVE HYDROGEN
    DURING OVER CHARGE. VENTILATE CHARGING AREA.

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

Spill Release Procedures:NEUTRALIZE SPILLED ELECTROLYTE. FLUSH TO
    DRAIN.
Neutralizing Agent:SODIUM BICARBONATE OR 50/50 SODA ASH AND LIME.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY AREA. BE SURE
    CHARGING AREA IS WELL VENTILATED AND FREE FROM SPARKS AND IGNITION
    SOURCES. KEEP NEUTRALIZER HANDY IN AREA.
Other Precautions:DO NOT SHORT TERMINALS.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE EXPECTED TO BE NECESSARY. USE NIOSH/MSHA
    RESPIRATOR FOR ACID MISTS IF EXPOSED ABOVE TLV/PEL.
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:WEAR BOOTS RUBBER,APRON,GOGGLES IF SPLASHING
    OF ELECTROLYTE IS LIKELY. 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
PRODUCT IS A NON-SPILLABLE BATTERY AND THE HAZARDS DESCRIBED HERE ARE
    PRESENTED TO INFORM THE USER IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT THAT THE SEALED
    CASE IS BREECHED. NOTE:RECON PURCHASES BATTERY FROM GATES,THE M
    ODIFIES THE TERMINALS FOR RESALE.

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

HCC:N1
pH:ACID
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE 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:EXPLOSION HYDROGEN/OXYGEN
    MIXTURE.(DURING CHARGE/OVERCHARGE).

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

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

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