Hazardous
Components |
CAS
No.
|
OSHA
PEL |
ACGIH
TLV |
Lead |
7439921 |
0.050mg/m3 |
0.15mg/m3 |
Lead
Oxides |
7439921 |
0.050mg/m3 |
0.15mg/m3 |
38%/Sulfuric-Acid |
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|
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1.280 s.g |
7664939 |
1.0mg/m3 |
1.0mg/m3 |
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III. Physical Properties
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Boiling Point: N/A
Vapor Pressure: N/A
Vapor Density: N/A
Solubility in H2O: Negligible
Appearance & Odor: N/A |
Specific Gravity:
9.5g/cc,1.28/cc
Melting Point: 1634 F (approx.)
Evaporation Rate: N/A |
IV. Fire/ Explosion Hazard Data |
Flash Point
(Test Method):
Flammability:
Flammable Limits In Air:
Extinguishing Media:
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazard: |
N/A
UL 94 HB
Lower: N/A Upper: N/A
Water, Foam, Dry
N/A
Keep lighted cigarettes, sparks, flames away. Explosion can result
if charged in gas tight enclosures. |
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V. Reactivity Data
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Stability:
Hazardous Polymerization:
Incompatibility (Material to Avoid):
Hazardous Decomposition
or Byproducts: |
Stable
Will not occur
Solvents may dissolve battery case material
Severe overcharge and overheating may
cause sulfur oxide fumes. |
VI. Health Hazard Data |
Route(s) of
Entry:
Health Hazards (Acute & Chronic):
Carcinogen city: N/A
IARC: No
Signs & Symptoms of Exposure:
Medical Conditions Generally
Aggravated by Exposure:
Emergency and First Aid Procedures:
For Sulfur Oxide Fumes:
External:
Internal: |
Eyes, Inhalation,
Skim and Ingestion
Severe burns and eye damage from sulfuric
acid electrolyte. Illness from sulfur oxide
fumes. Contains lead which is known to cause
birth defects or reproductive harm.
NTP: No
OSHA Regulated: No
Irritation and acid burns.
N/A
disconnect batteries, evacuated and ventilate.
Flush areas contaminated by sulfuric acid electrolyte with water.
Drink large quantities of water or milk, followed by milk of magnesia,
beaten eggs or vegetable oil.
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VII. Precautions for Handling |
Steps to be
Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled:
Avoid contact with sulfuric acid electrolyte form
battery. Flush with water.
Waste Disposal Method:
Neutralize with solution of baking soda in
water. Do not incinerate. Dispose with automotive
battery scrap in accordance with local and
federal regulations.
Precautions to be Taken in Handling and Storing:
Batteries with released electrolyte shall be
sealed in polyethylene bags.
Keep batteries away from children.
Other Precautions:
Do not
crack battery cases. Do not overcharge. Do not short circuit
battery
terminals. Keep lighted cigarettes, sparks
and filenames sway from charging batteries. |
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VIII. Control Measures.
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Respiratory
Protection (Specify Type):
Ventilation:
Protective Gloves:
Eye Protection:
Other Protective Clothing Equipment:
Work/Hygienic Practices: |
N/A
Natural Convection
Use rubber gloves if case is cracked
Recommended
N/A
N/A |
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