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– Material Safety Data Sheet –

Lead Acid Battery Wet, Filled with Acid

SECTION I

Manufacturer’s Name: Date: March 15, 2002

East Penn Manufacturing Co., Inc.

Deka Road, Lyon Station, PA 19536 Trade Name: Electric Storage battery, SLI or Industrial battery

Telephone Number for Information: (610) 682-6361 Classification: Battery wet, filled with acid, electric storage

Emergency Telephone Number: CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300, UN2794

In Washington D.C. or outside continental U.S., call 1-202-483-7616

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

0.05 mg/m

43-70 65

Sulfuric Acid, CAS #7664939 1.00 mg/m

1.00 mg/m

20-44 25

Antimony, CAS #7440360 0.50 mg/m

0.50 mg/m

0-4 <1

Arsenic, CAS #7440382 0.01 mg/m

0.01 mg/m

<.01 -

Polypropylene, CAS #9003070 - - 5-10 8

Calcium, CAS #7440702 1.0 mg/m

1.0 mg/m

<1 <1

SECTION III

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Electrolyte (Sulfuric Acid):

Appearance and Odor: Clear, Odorless, Colorless Solubility in Water: Completely

Boiling Point: approximately 235

F Specific Gravity (H

0=1): 1.220 – 1.325

Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate=1): less than 1.0 Vapor Density (AIR=1): N/A

Melting Point: N/A Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): 13

SECTION IV

FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

Flash Point (Method Used): Non-Flammable Flammable Limits: *Hydrogen Gas

Extinguishing Media: Class ABC extinguisher, CO

LEL: 4% UEL 74%

Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Cool exterior of battery if exposed to fire to prevent rupture. The acid mist and vapors in a fire

situation are corrosive. Wear special respiratory protection (SCBA) and clothing.

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: *Hydrogen gas, which may explode if ignited, is produced by this battery, especially when

charging. Use adequate ventilation; avoid open flames, sparks, or other sources of ignition.

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.

Summary of content (4 pages)

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® – Material Safety Data Sheet – Lead Acid Battery Wet, Filled with Acid SECTION I Manufacturer’s Name: Date: March 15, 2002 East Penn Manufacturing Co., Inc. Deka Road, Lyon Station, PA 19536 Trade Name: Electric Storage battery, SLI or Industrial battery Telephone Number for Information: (610) 682-6361 Classification: Battery wet, filled with acid, electric storage Emergency Telephone Number: CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300, UN2794 In Washington D.C. or outside continental U.S.
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MSDS: Battery Wet, Filled with Acid; Page 2 of 3 SECTION VI HEALTH HAZARD DATA Route(s) of Entry: Not Applicable under normal use. (Inhalation, skin contact, and ingestion) Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic): Do not open battery, avoid contact with internal components. Internal components are Oxide lead and electrolyte. Short term exposure: Sulfuric acid may cause irritation of eyes, nose, and throat. Prolonged contact may cause severe burns.
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SECTION VIII CONTROL MEASURES Respiratory Protection (Specific Type): Respirator required when PEL is exceeded or employee witnesses respiratory irritation. (see Section VI, Health Hazard Data). Ventilation: Must be provided when charging in an enclosed area. (29CFR1910.178(g) and .305(j)(7) Mechanical (general): Acceptable at 1 to 4 air exchanges/hour or to maintain air concentrations below the PEL.
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MSDS: Battery Wet, Filled with Acid; Page 3 of 3 SECTION IX OTHER REGULATORY INFORMATION NFPA Hazard Rating Sulfuric Acid Health(Blue) 3 Flammability (Red) 0 Reactivity (Yellow) 2 Note: Sulfuric acid is water-reactive if concentrated. U.S. DOT: Battery Wet, Filled with Acid Hazard Class/Division ID Number Packing Group Label Requirement Lead 3 0 0 8 UN2794 III Corrosive RCRA: Spent lead-acid batteries are not regulated as hazardous waste when recycled.