MSDS

SAFETY DATA SHEET
6/12
Valve-regulated lead-acid battery
Version 1.0
Revision Date 2014/09/26
Engineering Co
ntrols (Ventilation):
Store and handle in well-ventilated area. If mechanical ventilation is used, co
mponents must be acid-
resistant.
Handle batteries cautiously. Make certain vent caps are on securely. If battery case is damaged,
avoid bodily contact with internal components. Wear protective clothing, eye and face protection,
when charging or handling batteries. Follow all manufactures’ recommendations when stacking or
palletizing. Do not allow metallic materials to simultaneously contact both the positive and negative
terminals of the batteries. Use a battery carrier to lift a battery or place hands at opposite corners to
avoid spilling acid through vents. Avoid contact with internal components of the batteries.
Hygiene Practices:
Wash hands thoroughly before eating, drinking or smoking after handling batteries.
Respiratory Protection (NIOSH/MSHA approved):
None required under normal conditions. When concentrations of sulfuric acid mist are known to
exceed PEL, use NIOSH or MSHA-approved respiratory pr
otection.
Skin Protection:
None required under normal conditions. If battery case is damaged, use rubber or plastic acid-
resistant gloves with elbow
-length gauntlet, acid-resistant apron, clothing, and boots.
Eye Pro
t
ection:
None required under normal conditions. If battery case is damaged, chemical goggles or face shield.
Other Protection:
In areas where water and sulfuric acid solutions are handled in concentrations greater than 1%,
emergency eyewash
stations and showers should be provided, with unlimited water supply.
Physical and Chemical PropertiesPhysical and Chemical Properties
9.
Manufactured
Not Applicable
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Immiscible
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Not Available
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State
Melting Range (°C)
Boiling Range (°C)
Flash Point (°C)
Decomposition Temp (°C)
Autoignition Temp (°C)
Upper Explosive Limit (%)
Lower Explosive Limit (%)
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Volatile Component (%vol) Not Applicable
Molecular Weight
Viscosity
Solubility in water (g/L)
pH (1% solution)
pH (as supplied)
Vapour Pressure (kPa)
Specific Gravity (water=1)
Relative Vapour Density
(air=1)
Evaporation Rate
Not Applicable
Appearance
Solid; insoluble in water.
Physical properties
Does not mix with water.
Corrosive.
Acid.