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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 % ACGIH OSHA
(chemical & common name(s) TLV PEL-TWA
0.05 mg/m3 0.05 mg/m3
7439-92-1 Lead/Lead Oxide/Lead Sulfate Acute-Chronic 55-70%
0.5 mg/m3 0.5 mg/m3
7440-36-0 Antimony Chronic 0-5%
0.01 mg/m3 0.01mg/m3
7440-38-2 Arsenic Acute-Chronic < 1%
1.0 mg/m3 1.0 mg/m3
7664-93-9 Sulfuric Acid Reactive-Oxidizer 20-35%
(Battery Electrolyte) Acute-Chronic
7440-70-2 Calcium Reactive < 0.15% Not established Not established
2.0 mg/m3 2.0 mg/m3
7440-31-5 Tin Chronic < 0.3%
NOTE: PEL's for individual states may differ from OSHA PEL's. Check with local authorities for the applicable state PEL's.
OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration; ACGIH - American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists; NIOSH - National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health.
COMMON NAME: (Used on label) Lead-acid battery
(Trade Name & Synonyms) Lead-Acid Storage Battery; Electric Storage Battery Chemical Family: Toxic and Corrosive Material Mixture
Chemical Name: Lead-Acid Storage Battery Formula: Lead and Acid (electrolyte)
SECTION 3 - HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Signs and 1. Acute Do not open battery. Avoid contact with internal components. Internal components include lead and liquid electrolyte.
Symptoms of Hazards Electrolyte - Electrolyte is corrosive and contact may cause skin irritation and chemical burns. Electrolyte causes
Exposure severe irritation and burns of eyes, nose and throat. Ingestion can cause severe burns and vomiting.
Lead -Direct skin or eye contact may cause local irritation. Inhalation or ingestion of lead dust or fumes may result in
headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal spasms, fatigue, sleep disturbances, weight loss, anemia and leg, arm and
joint pain.
2. Subchronic
Electrolyte - Repeated contact with sulfuric acid battery electrolyte fluid may cause drying of the skin that may result in irritation, dermatitis, and skin
and Chronic
burns. Repeated exposure to sulfuric acid mist may cause erosion of teeth, chronic eye irritation and/or chronic inflammation of the nose, throat
Health Effects
and lungs.
Lead - Prolonged exposure may cause central nervous system damage, gastrointestinal disturbances, anemia, irritability, metallic taste, insomnia,
wrist-drop, kidney dysfunction and reproductive system disturbances. Pregnant women should be protected from excessive exposure to prevent
lead from crossing the placental barrier and causing infant neurological disorders.
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, and during charging, strong inorganic acid mists containing sulfuric acid are evolved, a
chemical Known to the State of California to cause cancer. Wash hands after handling.
Medical
If battery is broken or material is spilled, then persons with the following medical conditions must take precautions: pulmonary edema, bronchitis,
Conditions
emphysema, dental erosion and tracheobronchitis.
Generally
Aggravated by
Exposure
Routes of Inhalation - YES Eye Contact - YES
Entry Ingestion - YES Skin Contact - YES
Chemical(s) Listed as Carcinogen or potential Proposition 65 - YES National Toxicology I.A.R.C. OSHA - NO
Carcinogen Program - YES Monographs - YES
SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Emergency and
Contact with internal components if battery is opened, broken or spilled.
First Aid
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.
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 - FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Class ABC,
Flash Not Flammable Limits Hydrogen Lower Upper Extinguisher Auto-Ignition Polypropylene
CO2, Halon
675o F
Point Applicable in Air % by Volume (H2) 4.1% 74.2% Media Temperature
(When charging)
Special Fire Lead-acid batteries do not burn or burn with difficulty. Do not use water on fires where molten metal is present. Extinguish fire with agent
Fighting suitable for surrounding combustible materials. Cool exterior of battery if exposed to fire to prevent rupture. The acid mist and vapors
Procedures generated by heat or fire are corrosive. Use NIOSH approved self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and full protective equipment
operated in positive-pressure mode.
Unusual Fire and Hydrogen gas and sulfuric acid vapors are generated upon overcharge and polypropylene case failure. Ventilate charging areas as per
Explosion Hazards 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, and chlorine. Avoid open flames/sparks/other sources of ignition near battery. 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. SULFURIC ACID REACTS VIOLENTLY WITH WATER/ORGANICS.
SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Procedures for Cleanup: Stop release, if possible. Avoid contact with any spilled material. Contain spill, isolate hazard area, and deny entry. Limit site access to
emergency responders. Neutralize with sodium bicarbonate, soda ash, lime or other neutralizing agent. Place battery in suitable container for disposal. Dispose of
contaminated material in accordance with applicable local, state and federal regulations. Sodium bicarbonate, soda ash, sand, lime or other neutralizing agent should be
kept on-site for spill remediation.
Personal Precautions: Acid resistant aprons, boots and protective clothing. ANSI approved safety glasses with side shields/face shield recommended. Ventilate enclosed
areas.
Environmental Precautions: Lead and its compounds and sulfuric acid can pose a severe threat to the environment. Contamination of water, soil, and air should be
prevented.
SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions to be Taken Keep away from flames during and immediately after charging. Combustion or overcharging may create or liberate toxic and
in Handling and Storage hazardous gases and liquids including hydrogen, sulfuric acid mist, sulfur dioxide, sulfur trioxide, stibine, arsine and sulfuric acid.
Store batteries in cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Do not short circuit battery terminals, or remove vent caps during storage or
recharging. Protect battery from physical damage.
GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE AND WORK PRACTICES ARE MANDATORY. Refrain from eating, drinking or smoking in work
Other
areas. Thoroughly wash hands, face, neck, and arms before eating, drinking or smoking. Launder soiled clothing before reuse.
Precautions
Emptied batteries contain hazardous sulfuric acid residue.
SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
Respiratory
Protection Acid gas NIOSH approved respirator is required when the PEL is exceeded or employee experiences respiratory irritation. When exposure levels
(Specify Type) are unknown or when firefighting, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece operated in positive pressure mode.
Ventilation Must be provided when Local Exhaust When PEL is exceeded. Mechanical (General) Normal mechanical ventilation
charging in an enclosed recommended for stationary
area. Change air every 15 applications.
min.
Protective Gloves Wear rubber or plastic acid resistant Eye Protection ANSI approved safety glasses with side shields/face shield recommended.
gloves with elbow length gauntlet Safety goggles.
when filling batteries.
Other Protective
Ventilation as described in the Industrial Ventilation Manual produced by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, shall
Clothing or
be provided in areas where exposures are above the PEL or TLV specified by OSHA or other local, state and federal regulations.
Equipment
Acid-resistant rubber or plastic apron, boots and protective clothing. Safety shower and eyewash.
SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling Electrolyte Vapor Electrolyte 1 mm Specific Electrolyte (H20 = 1) Melting Polypropylene
Approx. 235o F Hg @ 145.8o F > 320o F
Point Pressure Gravity 1.250 - 1.320 pH < 2 Point
Percent Volatile Not Vapor Hydrogen (Air = 1): 0.069 Evaporation Not
by Volume (%) Applicable Density Electrolyte (Air = 1): 3.4 At STP Rate Applicable
Solubility Reactivity
in Water Electrolyte: 100% Soluble in Water Electrolyte - water reactive (1)
Appearance Battery: Polypropylene or hard rubber case, solid; may be contained within an outer casing of aluminum or steel. Case has metal terminals.
and Odor Lead (internal): Gray, metallic, solid; Brown/grey oxide
Electrolyte: Liquid, colorless, oily fluid; nuisance odor when hot or charging battery.
SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability Unstable Conditions High temperatures - cases decompose at >320掳F.
Stable to Avoid Avoid overcharging and smoking, or sparks near battery surface and rapid overcharge.
Incompatibility
(Materials to Avoid) Sparks, Open flames, Keep battery case away from strong oxidizers.
An explosive hydrogen/oxygen mixture within the battery may occur during charging. Combustion can produce carbon dioxide (CO2) and
Hazardous
carbon monoxide (CO). Molten metals produce fumes and/or vapor that may be toxic or respiratory irritants.
Decomposition Products
Hazardous May Occur
Polymerization Will Not Occur Do not overcharge.
SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
GENERAL: The primary routes of exposure to lead are ingestion or inhalation of dust and fumes.
ACUTE:
INGESTION/INHALATION: 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, hallucinations, 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 (when in the dissolved phase) is
bioaccumulated by plants and animals, both aquatic and terrestrial.
SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Lead-acid batteries are completely recyclable. Return whole scrap batteries to distributor, manufacturer or lead smelter for recycling.
Methods For information on returning batteries to Concorde for recycling call 626-813-1234. For neutralized spills, place residue in acid-
resistant containers with sorbent material, sand or earth and dispose of in accordance with local, state and federal regulations for acid
and lead compounds. Contact local and/or state environmental officials regarding disposal information.
SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
U.S. DOT PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Batteries, wet, filled with acid
U.S. DOT HAZARD CLASS: 8
U.S. DOT ID NUMBER: UN 2794
U.S. DOT PACKING GROUP: III
U.S. DOT LABEL: Corrosive
IMO PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Batteries, wet, filled with acid
IMO U.N. CLASS: 8
IMO U.N. NUMBER: UN 2794
IMO LABEL: Corrosive
IMO VESSEL STOWAGE: A
Ems # - F-A, S-B
IATA PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Batteries, wet, filled with acid
IATA U.N. CLASS: 8
IATA U.N. NUMBER: UN 2794
IATA LABEL: Corrosive
ERG Code: 8L
SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
U.S. Hazardous Under Hazard Communication Standard: Lead - YES
Sulfuric Acid - YES
Antimony - YES
Arsenic - YES
Ingredients Listed on TSCA Inventory: YES
CERCLA Section 304 Hazardous Substances: Lead 鈥? YES RQ: NA*
Sulfuric Acid 鈥? YES RQ: 1000 pounds
Antimony 鈥? YES RQ: 5000 pounds
Arsenic 鈥? YES RQ: 1 pound
*Reporting not required when diameter of the pieces of solid metal released is equal to or exceeds 100 micrometers.
EPCRA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substance: Sulfuric acid - YES
EPCRA Section 313 Toxic Release Inventory: Lead - CAS NO: 7439-92-1
Sulfuric Acid - CAS NO: 7664-93-9
Antimony - CAS NO: 7440-36-0
Arsenic - CAS NO: 7440-38-2
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, EXPRESS 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. 6/30/2006
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