MSDS
Safety Data Sheet
According to HCS-2012 APPENDIX D TO ยง1910.1200
Version: 1.0/EN Revision date: 07/08/2013
Product name: VRLA Battery Printing date: 07/08/2013
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to prevent buildup of hydrogen gas.
(c) Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection:
In case of battery venting, provide as much ventilation as possible.
Hand protection:
Use rubber or neoprene gloves.
Eye/face protection:
Always wear safety glasses with side shields or full face shield.
Skin/body protection:
Wear acid resistant boots, apron or clothing.
9. Physical and chemical properties
(a) Appearance
A solid article consisting of an opaque plastic case with two
protruding lead terminals or tin-plated brass terminals.
(b) Odor
Odorless
(c) Odor threshold
Not available.
(d) pH
Not available.
(e) Melting point/freezing point
Not available.
(f) Initial boiling point and boiling range
Electrolyte: 110โ-112โ
(g) Flash point
Not available.
(h) Evaporation rate
Not available.
(i) Flammability
Not available.
(j) Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits
Not available.
(k) Vapor pressure
Electrolyte: 11.7 mm Hg at 20โ
(l) Vapor density
Electrolyte: 34
(m) Specific Gravity(H20=1)
Electrolyte: 1.300
(n) Solubility(ies)
Lead, lead oxide and lead sulfate are insoluble in water.
Sulfuric acid is 100% soluble in water.
(o) Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water
Not available.
(p) Auto-ignition temperature
Not available.
(q) Decomposition temperature
Not available.
(r) Viscosity
Not available.
10. Stability and reactivity
(a) Reactivity
No information available.
(b) Chemical stability
Stable under normal conditions.
(c) Possibility of hazardous reactions
Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
(d) Conditions to avoid
Sparks and other sources of ignition.
Prolonged overcharge fire or explosion hazard due to possible hydrogen gas generation.
(e) Incompatible materials