SDS

Inhalation Exposure:
Electrolyte: If sulfuric acid mist or vapor is inhaled, move to an area with fresh air and warm
yourself using a blanket. Seek medical advice / attention immediately.
Lead compounds: Remove from exposure, gargle, wash nose and lips; consult physician.
Oral Exposure:
Electrolyte: If this liquid is swallowed, wash your mouth with plenty of water immediately,
then drink plenty of water. Obtain medical advice or attention. Do not induce vomiting when
swallowed. In addition, do not perform any action, such as a neutralization process.
Lead compounds: Consult physician immediately.
SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point: Not Applicable
Flammable Limits: LEL = 4.1% (hydrogen gas in air); UEL = 74.1%
Extinguishing Media: Small fire – Foam halogen and/or non-flammable gas fire extinguisher
Large fire: Large quantities of sprinkled and/or atomized water. (In this case, to prevent
environmental damage, flush water must be treated appropriately.)
Particular hazards: Irritant, corrosive and/or toxic gases may escape from a burning battery.
Proper fire fighting: If possible, disconnect from power first if batteries are on charge or
remove ignition source and remove batteries from the fire source. Where possible,
extinguish the fire from well ventilated area upwind from fire. Water used to extinguish fire
must be treated appropriately to prevent environmental damage. Cool down burnt batteries
using plenty of water.
Fire Fighting Procedures: Use positive pressure, self-contained breathing apparatus. Beware
of acid splatter during water application and wear acid-resistant clothing, gloves, face and
eye protection. If batteries are on charge, shut off power to the charging equipment, but,
note that strings of series connected batteries may still pose risk of electric shock even when
charging equipment is shut down.
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Human body: Do not touch the spilled electrolyte and walk around the spillage site. Keep
outsiders from the spillage site.
Environment: Spilled electrolyte must be treated appropriately to prevent environmental
damage, such as direct out flowing of the spilled electrolyte into river, drain, etc..
Neutralization: Neutralize spilled electrolyte with sodium bicarbonate, lime, etc. and flush
with large quantities of water.