SDS

NH-20140115008 Issue date: 2014-01-18 Page 4 of 6
Safety Data Sheet
Material
SECTION 8 -- EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
Respiratory
Protection
(Specify Type)
Acid/gas NIOSH approved respirator is required when the PEL is exceeded or employee experiences respiratory irritation. When
exposure levels are unknown or when firefighting, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus with a full face piece operated in a
positive pressure mode.
Ventilation Must be provided when
charging in an enclosed
area. Change air every 15
min.
Local Exhaust When PEL is exceeded. Mechanical (General) Normal mechanical
ventilation recommended for
stationary applications.
Protective Gloves Wear rubber or plastic acid Eye Protection ANSI approved safety glasses with side shields/face shield recommended.
resistant gloves with elbow
length gauntlet when filling
batteries.
Safety goggles.
Other Protective
Clothing or
Equipment
Ventilation as described in the Industrial Ventilation Manual produced by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial
Hygienists, shall be provided in areas where exposures are above the PEL or TLV specified by OSHA or other local, state and federal
regulations.
Acid-resistant rubber or plastic apron, boots and protective clothing. Safety shower and eyewash.
SECTION 9 -- PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling
Point
Electrolyte
Approx. 235
o
F
Vapor
Pressure
Electrolyte 1 mm
Hg @ 145.8
o
F
Specific
Gravity
Electrolyte (H
2
0 = 1)
1.250 - 1.320 pH < 2
Melting
Point
Polypropylene
< 320
o
F
Percent Volatile
by Volume (%)
Not
Applicable
Vapor
Density
Hydrogen (Air = 1) : 0.069
Electrolyte (Air = 1) : 3.4 At STP
Evaporation
Rate
Not
Applicable
Solubility
in Water Electrolyte: 100% Soluble
Reactivity
in Water Electrolyte - water reactive (1)
Appearance
and Odor
Battery: Polypropylene or hard rubber case, solid.
Lead: Gray, metallic, solid
Electrolyte: Liquid, colorless, oily fluid; nuisance odor when hot or charging battery.
SECTION 10 -- STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability Unstable !
Stable
"
Conditions
to Avoid
High temperatures - cases decompose at <320°F.
Avoid overcharging and smoking, or sparks near battery surface and rapid overcharge.
Incompatibility
(Materials to Avoid) Sparks, Open flames, Keep battery case away from strong oxidizers.
Hazardous
Decomposition Products
An explosive hydrogen/oxygen mixture within the battery may occur during charging. Combustion can produce carbon
dioxide (CO
2
) and carbon monoxide (CO). Molten metals produce fumes and/or vapor that may be toxic or respiratory
irritants.
Hazardous
Polymerization
May Occur !
Will Not Occur " Do not overcharge.
SECTION 11 -- TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
GENERAL: The primary routes of exposure to lead are ingestion or inhalation of dust and fumes.
ACUTE:
INGESTION/INHALATION: Exposure to lead and its compounds may cause headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal spasms, fatigue, sleep
disturbances, weight loss, anemia, and pain in the legs, arms and joints. Kidney damage, as well as anemia, can occur from acute exposure.
CHRONIC:
INHALATION/INGESTION: Prolonged exposure to lead and its compounds may produce many of the symptoms of short-term exposure
and may also cause central nervous system damage, gastrointestinal disturbances, anemia, and wrist drop. Symptoms of central nervous
system damage include fatigue, headaches, tremors, hypertension, hallucinations, convulsions and delirium. Kidney dysfunction and
possible injury has also been associated with chronic lead poisoning. Chronic over-exposure to lead has been implicated as a causative
agent for the impairment of male and female reproductive capacity, but there is, at present, no substantiation of the implication. Pregnant
women should be protected from excessive exposure. Lead can cross the placental barrier and unborn children may suffer neurological
damage or developmental problems due to excessive lead exposure in pregnant women.