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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
MANUFACTURER'S EMERGENCY
NAME: CONCORDE BATTERY CORPORATION TELEPHONE NO.: CHEMTEL 800-255-3924
ADDRESS: OTHER
2009 San Bernardino Rd., West Covina, CA 91790 INFORMATION CALLS: 626-813-1234
PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR PREPARATION: Gonzalo Ramos, Revision
Date: JUNE 30, 2006
Safety, Health & Environmental Affairs Manager
SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
PRINCIPAL HAZARDOUS
C.A.S. COMPONENT(S) Hazard Category % Weight ACGIH OSHA
TLV - mg/m3 PEL/TWA - mg/m3
(chemical & common name(s)
7439-92-1 Lead/Lead Oxide/Lead Sulfate Acute-Chronic 94 0.05 0.05
7440-36-0 Antimony Chronic 1-5 0.5 0.5
7440-38-2 Arsenic (inorganic) Acute-Chronic <1 0.01 0.01
7440-70-2 Calcium Reactive < 0.15 Not Established Not Established
7440-31-5 Tin Chronic < 0.15 2 2
Note: PEL鈥檚 for Individual states may differ from OSHA鈥檚 PEL鈥檚. Check with local authorities for the applicable state PEL鈥檚.
COMMON NAME: (Used on label) Dry Charged Battery
(Trade name & synonyms) Chemical Family: Toxic Material Mixture (when battery is opened/broken) otherwise product itself is non-
toxic.
Chemical
Name: Dry Charged Battery Formula: Lead + Plastic (polypropylene case)
SECTION 3 - HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Signs and 1. Acute Direct skin or eye contact may cause local irritation. Inhalation or ingestion of lead dust or fumes may result in headache, nausea,
Symptoms of Hazards vomiting, abdominal spasms, fatigue, sleep disturbances, weight loss, anemia and leg, arm and joint pain.
Exposure
2. Sub- Prolonged exposure may cause central nervous system damage, gastrointestinal disturbances, anemia, wrist-drop and kidney
Chronic and dysfunction and reproductive problems. Pregnant women should be protected from excessive exposure to prevent lead from crossing
Chronic the placental barrier and causing infant neurological disorders.
Health
Effects California Proposition 65 Warning: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Medical If battery is broken or material is spilled (when filled with electrolyte), then persons with the following medical conditions must take precautions:
Conditions pulmonary edema, bronchitis, emphysema, dental erosion and tracheobronchitis.
Generally
Aggravated by
Exposure
Routes of Inhalation: YES Eye Contact: YES Skin Absorption: NO
Entry Ingestion: YES Skin Contact: YES
Chemical(s) Listed as Carcinogen or potential Proposition 65 - YES National Toxicology Program - YES I.A.R.C. Monographs - YES O.S.H.A. - NO
Carcinogen
SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Emergency and First Aid Contact with Lead Compounds
Procedures
1. Inhalation Remove to fresh air and provide medical oxygen/CPR if needed. Obtain medical attention.
2. Eyes Immediately flush with water for at least 15 minutes, hold eyelids open. Obtain medical attention.
3. Skin Flush contacted area with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and obtain medical attention if
necessary (when filled with electrolyte).
4. Ingestion Do not induce vomiting. If conscious drink large amounts of water/milk. Obtain medical attention. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person.
SECTION 5 - FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point 鈥? Non Flammable Limits in Air Hydrogen Lower Upper Extinguishing Media 鈥? Class ABC, Auto-Ignition 675掳F (polypropylene)
Flammable % by Volume: (H2) 4.1% 74.2% CO2, dry chemical, foam Temperature
( when charging)
Special Fire Fighting Lead/acid batteries do not burn, or burn with difficulty. Do not use water on fires where molten metal is present. Molten metals produce fume,
Procedures vapor and/or dust that may be toxic and/or respiratory irritants. Extinguish fire with agent suitable for surrounding combustible materials. Cool
exterior of battery if exposed to fire to prevent rupture. Wear full body protective clothing and NIOSH approved self-contained breathing apparatus
with positive pressure and full face piece.
Unusual Fire and Hydrogen gas and sulfuric acid vapors are generated upon overcharge (when filled with electrolyte) and polypropylene case failure. Ventilate
Explosion Hazards charging areas as per ACGIH Industrial Ventilation A Manual of Recommended Practice and National Fire Code, 1980 Vol. 1, P. 12, B-9, 10.
Hydrogen gas may be flammable or explosive when mixed with air, oxygen, chlorine. To avoid risk of fire or explosion, keep sparks or other
sources of ignition away from batteries and do not allow metallic materials to simultaneously contact negative and positive terminals of cells and
batteries.
SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Procedures for Cleanup: Lead dust or particulate should be vacuumed (using HEPA filter) or wet swept. Use controls which minimize fugitive emissions; do NOT use
compressed air. Place in dry, closed containers for disposal or recycling. The product is a dry battery and is considered non-spillable.
Personal Precautions: Wear protective clothing and appropriate respirator. ANSI approved safety glasses with side shields/face shields recommended.
Environmental Precautions: Lead and its compounds are a severe threat to the environment. Contamination of water, soil and air should be prevented.
SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions to be Taken Store away from reactive materials, open flames and sources of ignition as defined in Section 10 鈥? Stability and Reactivity Data. Store
in Handling and Storage batteries in cool, dry, well-ventilated areas. Batteries should be stored under roof for protection against adverse weather conditions. Avoid
damage to containers.
Other Precautions GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE AND WORK PRACTICES ARE MANDATORY. Refrain from eating, drinking or smoking in work areas.
Thoroughly wash hands, face, neck and arms before eating, drinking and smoking. Work clothes and equipment should remain in designated
lead contaminated areas, and never taken home or laundered with personal clothing. Wash soiled clothing, work clothes and equipment
before reuse.
SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
Respiratory None required under normal conditions
Protection
Ventilation Store and handle in dry ventilated area. Local Exhaust: No Mechanical: No
Protective Wear rubber or plastic acid resistant gloves with Eye Protection Use chemical goggles & face shield when filling batteries.
Gloves elbow length gauntlet when filling batteries.
Other Protective Handle batteries cautiously to avoid spills (when filled with electrolyte). Make certain vent caps are on securely. Avoid contact with internal
Clothing or components. Aprons, boots and protective clothing appropriate for an industrial environment.
Equipment
SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling Point: Not Applicable Vapor Not Applicable Specific 9.5 鈥? 11.4 g/ml Melting Point: >320掳F (polypropylene)
Pressure Gravity
Percent Volatile Not Applicable Vapor Not Applicable Evaporation Not applicable
By Volume Density Rate
Solubility Negligible Reactivity in Water None
In water
Appearance and Odor: Battery: Rectangular polypropylene case with metal terminals, may be contained within an outer casing of aluminum or steel
Lead: Gray, metallic, solid. Lead oxide: Brown/Grey oxide
No apparent odor
SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible Materials, strong oxidants.
Incompatibility Strong oxidizers and this product may liberate hydrogen gas.
(Materials to Avoid)
Hazardous Irritating fumes and/or gases that may be toxic and/or respiratory irritants.
Decomposition Products
Hazardous Hazardous Polymerization has not been reported.
Polymerization
SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
GENERAL: The primary routes of exposure are ingestion or inhalation of dust.
ACUTE:
INHALATION/INGESTION: Exposure to lead and its compounds may cause headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal spasms, fatigue, sleep disturbances, weight loss,
anemia, and pain in the legs, arms and joints. Kidney damage, as well as anemia, can occur from acute exposure.
CHRONIC:
INHALATION/INGESTION: Prolonged exposure to lead and its compounds may produce many of the symptoms of short-term exposure and may also cause central nervous
system damage, gastrointestinal disturbances, anemia, and wrist drop. Symptoms of central nervous system damage include fatigue, headaches, tremors, hypertension,
hallucination, convulsions and delirium. Kidney dysfunction and possible injury has also been associated with chronic lead poisoning. Chronic over-exposure to lead has
been implicated as a causative agent for the impairment of male and female reproductive capacity, but there is at present, no substantiation of the implication. Pregnant
women should be protected from excessive exposure. Lead can cross the placental barrier and unborn children may suffer neurological damage or developmental problems
due to excessive lead exposure in pregnant women.
SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
In most surface water and groundwater, lead forms compounds with anions such as hydroxides, carbonates, sulfates, and phosphates, and precipitates out of the water
column. Lead may occur as sorbed ions or surface coatings on sediment mineral particles or may be carried in colloidal particles in surface water. Most lead is strongly
retained in soil, resulting in little mobility. Lead may be immobilized by ion exchange with hydrous oxides or clays or by chelation with humic or fulvic acids in the soil. Lead
(dissolved phase) is bio-accumulated by plants and animals, both aquatic and terrestrial.
SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS FOR LEAD AND LEAD COMPOUNDS. LEAD-ACID BATTERIES ARE COMPLETELY
RECYCLABLE. FOR INFORMATION ON RETURNING BATTERIES TO CONCORDE FOR RECYCLING CALL 626-813-1234.
SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
U.S. DOT PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Batteries, dry, (not subject to the requirements of 49 CFR)
IMO PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Batteries, dry (Not regulated by this mode of transportation)
IATA PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Batteries, dry (Not regulated by this mode of transportation)
SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
U.S. HAZARDOUS UNDER HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD: LEAD 鈥? YES
ANTIMONY 鈥? YES
ARSENIC 鈥? YES
LEAD SULFATE - YES
INGREDIENTS LISTED ON TSCA INVENTORY: YES
CERCLA SECTION 304 HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES: LEAD 鈥? YES RQ: REPORTING NOT REQUIRED WHEN DIAMETER
OF THE PIECES OF SOLID METAL RELEASED
IS EQUAL TO OR EXCEEDS 100 碌m.
ANTIMONY 鈥? YES RQ: 5000 POUNDS
ARSENIC 鈥? YES RQ: 1 POUND
LEAD SULFATE 鈥揧ES RQ: 10 POUNDS
EPCRA SECTION 313 TOXIC RELEASE INVENTORY: LEAD 鈥? CAS NO: 7439-92-1
ANTIMONY 鈥? CAS NO: 7440-36-0
ARSENIC 鈥? CAS NO: 7440-38-2
LEAD SULFATE 鈥? CAS NO: 7446-14-2
SECTION 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
THE INFORMATION ABOVE IS BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE AND REPRESENTS THE BEST INFORMATION CURRENTLY AVAILABLE TO US. HOWEVER,
CONCORDE MAKES NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO SUCH INFORMATION,
AND WE ASSUME NO LIABILITY RESULTING FROM ITS USE. USERS SHOULD MAKE THEIR OWN INVESTIGATIONS TO DETERMINE THE SUITABILITY OF THE
INFORMATION FOR THEIR PARTICULAR PURPOSES. ALTHOUGH REASONABLE PRECAUTIONS HAVE BEEN TAKEN IN THE PREPARATION OF THE DATA
CONTAINED HEREIN, IT IS OFFERED SOLELY FOR YOUR INFORMATION, CONSIDERATION AND INVESTIGATION. THIS MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PROVIDES GUIDELINES FOR THE SAFE HANDLING AND USE OF THIS PRODUCT; IT DOES NOT AND CANNOT ADVISE ON ALL POSSIBLE SITUATIONS,
THEREFORE, YOUR SPECIFIC USE OF THIS PRODUCT SHOULD BE EVALUATED TO DETERMINE IF ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS ARE REQUIRED.
The data/information contained herein has been reviewed and approved for general release on the basis that this document contains no export-controlled information.
FORM MSDS REV. 06/30/2006
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