Material Safety Data Sheet
IV
Components Sulfuric Acid
Stability Stable at all temperatures
Polymerization Will not polymerize
Incompatibility Reactive metals, strong bases, most organic compounds
Decomposition
Products
Sulfuric dioxide, trioxide, hydrogen sulde, hydrogen
CONDITIONS TO
AVOID
Prohibit smoking, sparks, etc. from battery charging area. Avoid mixing acid with other
chemicals.
SECTION 8---CONTROL MEASURES
1. Store lead/acid batteries with adequate ventilation. Room ventilation is required for batteries utilized for standby
power generation. Never recharge batteries in an unventilated, enclosed space.
2. Do not remove vent caps. Follow shipping and handling instructions that are applicable to the battery type. To avoid
damage to terminals and seals, do not double-stack industrial batteries.
STEPS TO TAKE IN CASE OF LEAKS OR SPILLS
If sulfuric acid i
s spilled from a battery, neutralize the acid with sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), sodium carbon
(soda ash), or calcium oxide (lime).
Flush the area with water discard to the sewage systems. Do not allow unneutralized acid into the sewage system.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:
Neutralized acid may be ushed down the sewer. Spent batteries must be treated as hazardous waste and disposed
of according to local state, and federal regulations. A copy of this material safety data must be
supplied to any scrap
dealer or secondary smelter with battery.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Due to the battery's low internal resistance and high power density. High levels of short circuit can be developed
across the battery terminals. Do not rest tools or cables on the battery. Use insulated tools only.
Follow all installation instruction and diagrams when installing or maintaining battery systems.
SECTION9---HEALTH HAZARD DATA
LEAD: The toxic eects of lead are
accumulative and slow to appear. It aects the kidneys, reproductive, and central
nervous system.
The symptoms of lead overexposure are anemia, vomiting, headache, stomach pain (lead colic), dizziness, loss of
appetite, and muscle and joint pain. Exposure to lead from a battery most often occurs during lead reclaim operations
through the breathing or ingestion of lead dusts and fumes.