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RJS STANDARDS TESTING & CERTIFICATION CENTER
141-04 14th Avenue, Whitestone, New York 11357, USA.
Skin Contact: Sulfuric Acid may cause severe irritation, bums and ulceration. Lead Compounds are not readily
absorbed through the skin.
Eye contact: Sulfuric Acid may cause severe irritation, bums and cornea damage and possible blindness. Lead
Compounds may cause eye irritation.
Ingestion: Sulfuric Acid may cause severe irritation of mouth, throat, esophagus and stomach. Lead
Compounds may cause abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and severe cramping. Acute ingesting
should be treated by physician.
Emergency and First Aid Procedures: Contact with internal components if battery is opened/ broken.
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, hold eyelids open. Get immediate medical
attention.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing and flush affected areas with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes and obtain medical attention if necessary.
Ingestion: 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.
Flash Point: Not Applicable
Extinguishing Media: Dry Chemical, Foam or Carbon Dioxide.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: If batteries are on charge, turn off power. Use positive pressure, self-
contained breathing apparatus in fighting fire. Water applied to electrolyte generates heat and causes it to
splatter. Wear acid resistant clothing. Ventilate area well.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Hydrogen and oxygen gases are generated in cells during normal
battery operation or when on charge. (Hydrogen is flammable and oxygen supports combustion). These gases
enter the air through the vent caps. To avoid risk of fire or explosion, keep sparks and other sources of ignition
away from the battery. Do not allow metal objects to simultaneously contact both positive and negative terminal
of batteries. Ventilate area well.
Steps to be taken in case of broken battery case or electrolyte leakage:
Neutralize any spilled electrolyte or exposed battery parts with soda ash or sodium bicarbonate until fizzing stops.
PH should be neutral at 6-8. Collect residue and place in a suitable container. Dispose of clean-up materials as a
SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES