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Elk Products, Inc. MSDS Information

SEALED LEAD ACID BATTERY SERIES

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Section I. Chemical Product and Company Identification

Product Identity: Trade Name:

Sealed Lead Acid Battery Elk Products Sealed Lead Acid Battery Series

Distributor:

Elk Products, Inc.

3266 Highway 70 West

Hildebran, NC 28637

Section II. Hazardous Ingredients / Identity Information

Component Common Name Chemical Approximate % OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV CAS#

Name By wt. or vol.

Lead (- Electrode and Grid) Pb 50 wt% 0.05 mg/m

0.15 mg/m

7439-92-1

Lead Oxide (+ Electrode) PbO

23 wt% 0.05 mg/m

0.15 mg/m

1309-60-0

Lead Sulfate (+/- Electrode) PbSO

<1 wt% 0.05 mg/m

0.15 mg/m

1309-60-0

Sulfuric Acid (Electrolyte) H

8 wt% 1.0 mg/m

1.0 mg/m

7664-93-9

Percentages of components are dependent both on the model of the battery and the state of charge/discharge of the battery.

Sulfuric Acid is reportable under Sections 302, 311, 312, and 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-

Know Act of 1986 (EPCRA). Reportable Quantity: 500 lbs for sulfuric acid and 10,000 lbs for lead. See Section XII,

Page 3 for more information.

NOTE: Elk Products Sealed Lead Acid Batteries are a sealed, non-spillable design. Under normal use and

handling the customer has no contact with the internal components of the battery or the chemical hazards. Under

normal use and handling these batteries do not emit regulated or hazardous substances. Warning: Battery

terminals/posts and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands thoroughly after working with batteries and

before eating, drinking or smoking.

Section III: Physical / Chemical Characteristics

Boiling Point: Electrolyte 110°C -112°C

Vapor Pressure: Electrolyte 11.7 mm Hg. At 20°C

Vapor Density (AIR=1): Electrolyte 3.4

Solubility in Water: Lead, Lead Oxide and Lead Sulfate are insoluble in water. Sulfuric Acid is 100%

soluble in water.

Appearance and Odor: The entire battery is a solid article consisting of an opaque plastic case with two

protruding lead terminals. The battery is odorless. Sulfuric Acid is a liquid.

Specific Gravity (H

O = 1) Electrolyte 1.300

Health Hazard Information (Acute and Chronic) – Sulfuric Acid only.

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified “strong inorganic acid mist containing sulfuric

acid” as a Category I carcinogen, a substance that is carcinogenic to humans. This classification does not apply to liquid

forms of sulfuric acid or sulfuric acid solutions contained within the battery. Inorganic acid mist (sulfuric acid mist) is not

generated under normal use of this product. Misuse of the product, such as overcharging, may however result in the

generation of sulfuric acid mist.

Routes of Entry: By inhalation (mist), skin and eyes, ingestion.

Acute: Tissue destruction on contact. May cause 2

and 3

degree burns or blindness.

Ingestion will cause corrosive burns on contact. May be fatal if swallowed.

Chronic: Inhalation of mists may cause upper respiratory irritation.

Signs and Symptoms: Irritation and burning of exposed tissues.

Medical Conditions: Respiratory disorders may be aggravated by prolonged inhalation of mists.

Section IV: Emergency and First Aid Procedures

Battery Electrolyte

Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Give oxygen or artificial respiration if needed. Get

immediate medical attention.

Eye Contact: Flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get immediate medical

attention.

Summary of content (5 pages)

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Elk Products, Inc. MSDS Information SEALED LEAD ACID BATTERY SERIES Section I. Chemical Product and Company Identification Product Identity: Sealed Lead Acid Battery Trade Name: Elk Products Sealed Lead Acid Battery Series Distributor: Elk Products, Inc. 3266 Highway 70 West Hildebran, NC 28637 Section II.
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Elk Products, Inc. MSDS Information SEALED LEAD ACID BATTERY SERIES Skin Contact: Ingestion: Remove contaminated clothing and flush affected areas with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Do not induce vomiting. Dilute by giving large quantities of water. If available give several glasses of milk. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Give CPR if breathing has stopped. Get immediate medical attention.
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Elk Products, Inc. MSDS Information SEALED LEAD ACID BATTERY SERIES Always wear safety glasses with side shields or full face shield. Use rubber or neoprene gloves. Wear acid resistant boots, apron or clothing. Work/Hygenic Practices: Remove jewelry, rings, watches and any other metallic objects while working on batteries. All tools should be adequately insulated to avoid the possibility of shorting connections. DO NOT lay tools on top of battery.
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Elk Products, Inc. MSDS Information SEALED LEAD ACID BATTERY SERIES relates to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such materials used in combination with any other materials or in any process. It is the user’s responsibility to satisfy himself as to the suitability and completeness of this information for his own particular use. Elk Products Inc.
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Elk Products, Inc. MSDS Information SEALED LEAD ACID BATTERY SERIES Supplemental Information on Elk Products Sealed Lead Acid Batteries Transportation All Elk Products Sealed Lead Acid Batteries are considered “non-spillable” for purposes of transportation by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), International Civil Aviation Administration (ICAO), the International Air Transport Association (AITA) and the International Maritime Dangerous Goods regulations (IMDG).