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

MSDS NAME:BATTERY ACID
NIIN:00F005536
MSDS Number: BBSRW
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:ASARCO/NEW YORK, NY 10271
Emergency Phone Num:(801) 262-2459
CAGE:FO087
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:ASARCO INC
Address:180 MAIDEN LANE
Box:City:NEW YORK
State:NY
ZIP:10038-4921
Country:US
Phone:212-510-2000
CAGE:84111
Company:ASARCO/NEW YORK, NY 10271
CAGE:FO087

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

Name:SULFURIC ACID  (SARA III)
CAS:7664-93-9
RTECS #:WS5600000
Fraction by Wt: 99%
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

Effects of Overexposure:CORROSIVE BURNS TO THE UPPER RESP
    SYS/SKIN/EYES: SEVERE OR PERMANENT INJURY/BLINDNESS MAY RESULT.

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

First Aid:SKIN OR EYE: FLUSH W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. REMOVE
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. INGESTED: DRINK WATER OR MILK, GET PROMPT
    MEDICAL ATTENTION. DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. INHALED: REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR. IF BREA THING HAS STOPPED, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION.

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

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL FOR SMALL FIRES; WATER SPRAY.	      _
Fire Fighting Procedures:AT HIGH TEMPS, H2SO4 MISTS OR SO3 GAS CAN BE
    RELEASED.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FLAMMABLE & POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE
    HYDROGEN GAS CAN BE GENERATED IF METAL IS CONTACTED.

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

Spill Release Procedures:DILUTE SMALL SPILLS CAUTIOUSLY W/PLENTY OF
    WATER. NEUTRALIZE RESIDUE W/ALKALI SUCH ASODA ASH OR LIME
    W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION. LARGE SPILLS REQUIRE A PREDETERNED PLAN.
    DIKING WITH SODA ASH IS RECOMMENDE D.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO REDUCE ACID
    MISTS BELOW PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMITS. PACKAGING UNLOADI AREAS OR
    OPEN PROCESS MAY REQUIRE MECHANICAL VENT
Other Precautions:DON'T GET IN EYES, ON SKIN OR CLOTHING. DON'T BREATHE
    VAPOR OR MIST. ALWAYS ADD ACID TO WATER. STORE IN COOL, WELL
    VENTILATEAREA AWAY FROM COMBUSTIBLES AND REACTIVE CHEMICALS.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED RESP W/CHEMICAL CARTRIDGES FOR
    SO2 & MIST FILTERS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST REQUIRED TO KEEP