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SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Engineering Controls
Store batteries with adequate ventilation. Room ventilation is also required for batteries utilized for
standby power generation. Never recharge batteries in an unventilated, enclosed space.
Personal Protective Equipments
During installation under normal conditions there is no exposure to lead or sulpuric acid. In the event of
battery breakage, exposure to sulphuric acid and lead may occur. During high rate charges or
overcharging acid mist may occur.
Eye Protection = Chemical goggles, safety glasses with side shields and or a full-face shield.
Protective gloves = Rubber, PVC or neoprene
Respiratory Protection = NIOSH approved acid mist/organic vapor respirator, if OSHA PEL is
exceeded.
Other Protective Equipment = Acid resistant apron or clothes.
Work Practices:
Use standard lead-acid battery practices. Do not wear metallic jewelry when working with batteries. Use
non-conductive tools only. Discharge static electricity prior to working on a battery. Maintain eyewash, fire
extinguisher and emergency communication device in the work area.
SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Lead and lead compounds
Electrolyte
Appearance
Form:
Solid
Liquid
Color:
Grey
Colorless
Odor:
Odorless
Safety related data
Solidification point:
327℃ [melting point]
-35 ~ -60℃
Boiling point:
1740℃
Approx. 108~114℃
Solubility in water:
Very low (0.15mg/l)
Fully soluble
Density (20℃):
11.35 g/cm
3
1.2~1.3 g/ cm
3
Vapor pressure (20℃):
N.A.
Lead and Lead compounds used in Lead Acid batteries are poorly soluble in water; Lead can be
dissolved in an acidic or alkaline environment only.