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– Material Safety Data Sheet –
Lead Acid Battery Wet, non-spillable (UN2800)
SECTION I
Manufacturer’s Name: Date: January 29, 2007
East Penn Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Deka Road, Lyon Station, PA 19536 Trade Name: Gell; Absorbed Electrolyte,
Telephone Number for Information: [phone] Sealed Valve Regulated Non Spillable Battery
Emergency Telephone Number: CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300, Classification: Battery wet, non-spillable, electric storage
In Washington D.C. or outside continental U.S., call 1-202-483-7616 UN2800
SECTION II
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS/IDENTITY INFORMATION
Hazardous Components
Specific Chemical Identity
(Common Name (s))
OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
Range
Percent
By Weight Average
Lead, CAS #7439921 0.05 mg/m
3
0.05 mg/m
3
60-75% 67%
Sulfuric Acid, CAS #7664939 1.00 mg/m
3
1.00 mg/m
3
5-15% 10%
Antimony, CAS #7440360 0.50 mg/m
3
0.50 mg/m
3
0-0.1% <0.1%
Arsenic, CAS #7440382 0.01 mg/m
3
0.01 mg/m
3
0.01 % <0.1%
Polypropylene, CAS#9003070 N/A N/A 2-10% 4%
Calcium, CAS#7440702 1.0 mg/m
3
1.0 mg/m
3
0-0.1% <0.1%
Tin CAS #7440315 2.0 mg/m
3
2.0 mg/m
3
0-0.1% <0.1%
SECTION III
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Electrolyte (Sulfuric Acid):
Appearance and Odor: Clear, Odorless, colorless liquid Solubility in Water: 100%
Boiling Point: 235 – 240
o
F Specific Gravity (H
2
0=1): 1.270 – 1.330
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate=1): less than 1.0 Vapor Density (AIR=1): Greater than 1
Melting Point: N/A Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): 10
SECTION IV
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Flash Point (Method Used): Non-Flammable Flammable Limits: *Hydrogen Gas
Extinguishing Media: Class ABC extinguisher, LEL: 4% UEL 74%
NOTE: CO
2
may be used, but not directly on the cell. The thermal shock may cause cracking of the battery case and/or cases.
* Hydrogen gas may be generated during battery changing.
SECTION V
REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Stable Condition to Avoid: Prolonged overcharging, sources of ignition
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): Sulfuric Acid: Contact with combustibles and organic materials may cause fire and
explosion. Also reacts violently with strong reducing agents, metals, strong oxidizers and water. Contact with metals may produce
toxic sulfur dioxide fumes and may release flammable hydrogen gas.
Hazardous Decomposition of By-Products: Sulfuric Acid: Excessive overcharging or fire may create Sulfur trioxide, carbon
monoxide, sulfuric acid mist, sulfur dioxide, and hydrogen.
Lead Compounds: Contact with strong acid or base or presence of nascent hydrogen may generate highly toxic arsine gas.