Datasheet
Battery pack containing sealed lead acid batteries Page 6 to 14
Version: 1
Date: October, 13
th
, 2015
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1 Control parameters
Exposure Limits/Guidelines
Result
ACGIH
NIOSH
OSHA
Tin (7440-31-5)
TWAs
2 mg/m3 TWA
2 mg/m3 TWA
Not established
Copper (7440-50-8)
TWAs
0.2 mg/m3 TWA
(fume)
1 mg/m3 TWA (dust and
mist); 0.1 mg/m3 TWA
(fume)
0.1 mg/m3 TWA (fume); 1
mg/m3 TWA (dust and
mist)
Polyvinyl Chloride
(9002-86-2)
TWAs
1 mg/m3 TWA
(respirable
fraction)
Not established
Not established
Sulfuric acid (7664-
93-9)
TWAs
0.2 mg/m3 TWA
(thoracic fraction)
1 mg/m3 TWA
1 mg/m3 TWA
Lead as Lead,
Inorganic
compounds
TWAs
0.05 mg/m3 TWA
0.050 mg/m3 TWA
50 μg/m3 TWA
8.2 Exposure controls
Engineering Measures/Controls: Good general ventilation should be used. Ventilation rates should be matched to
conditions. If applicable, use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to maintain
airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If exposure limits have not been established, maintain airborne
levels to an acceptable level.
Personal Protective Equipment
Respiratory
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN
149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits
are exceeded or symptoms are experienced.
Eye/Face
Wear eye/face protection - Chemical splash goggles, or - Full-face shield with safety glasses.
Skin/Body
Acid resistant clothing with rubber/neoprene boots for major spill clean-up. Acid resistant
gloves such as rubber, neoprene, vinyl coated, PVC.
Environmental
Exposure Controls
Controls should be engineered to prevent release to the environment, including procedures
to prevent spills, atmospheric release and release to waterways. Follow best practice for site
management and disposal of waste.
Key to abbreviations
ACGIH = American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygiene
NIOSH = National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
OSHA = Occupational Safety and Health Administration
TWA = Time-Weighted Averages are based on 8h/day, 40h/week exposures