MSDS

SECTION
SECTION
SECTION
SECTION 6
6
6
6 :
:
:
: CONTROL
CONTROL
CONTROL
CONTROL MEASURES
MEASURES
MEASURES
MEASURES
SECTION
SECTION
SECTION
SECTION 7:
7:
7:
7: HEALTH
HEALTH
HEALTH
HEALTH HAZARD
HAZARD
HAZARD
HAZARD DATA
DATA
DATA
DATA
LEAD:
LEAD:
LEAD:
LEAD: The toxic effects of lead are accumulative and slow to appear. It affects 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.
THIS DATA MUST BE PASSED TO ANY SCRAP OR SMELTER WHEN A BATTERY IS RESOLD.
SULFURIC
SULFURIC
SULFURIC
SULFURIC ACID:
ACID:
ACID:
ACID: Sulfuric acid is a strong corrosive. Contact with acid can cause severe burns on the skin and in
the eyes. Ingestion of sulfuric acid will cause GI tract burns. Acid can be release if the battery case is damaged or
if the vents are tampered with.
FIBERGLASS
FIBERGLASS
FIBERGLASS
FIBERGLASS SEPARATOR:
SEPARATOR:
SEPARATOR:
SEPARATOR: Fibrous glass is an irritant of the upper respiratory tract, skin and eyes. For
exposure up to 10F/CC use MSA Comfort with type H filter. Above 10F/CC up to 50F/CC use Ultra-Twin with type
H filter.
NTP or OSHA does not consider this product carcinogenic.
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
STEPS
STEPS
STEPS TO
TO
TO
TO TAKE
TAKE
TAKE
TAKE IN
IN
IN
IN CASE
CASE
CASE
CASE OF
OF
OF
OF LEAKS
LEAKS
LEAKS
LEAKS OR
OR
OR
OR SPILLS
SPILLS
SPILLS
SPILLS
If sulfuric acid is 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
WASTE
WASTE
WASTE DISPOSAL
DISPOSAL
DISPOSAL
DISPOSAL METHOD:
METHOD:
METHOD:
METHOD:
Neutralized acid may be flushed 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
ELECTRICAL
ELECTRICAL
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
SAFETY
SAFETY
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.