SDS

VIII. Safe Handling Precautions
Hygiene Practices
Wash hands thoroughly before eating, drinking, or smoking after handling batteries.
Protective Measures to be Taken During Non-Routine Tasks, Including Equipment Maintenance
Wear recommended eye protection. If clothing becomes saturated with acid, remove and wash affected
area with water for 15 minutes. Discard saturated clothing.
SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
Protective Measures to be Taken if Material is Released or Spilled
Remove combustible materials and all sources of ignition. Contain spill by diking with soda ash (sodium
carbonate) or quicklime (calcium oxide). Cover spill with either chemical. Mix well. Make certain the
mixture is neutral, then collect residue and place in a drum or other suitable container. Dispose of as a
hazardous waste.
Wear acid-resistant boots, chemical face shield, chemical splash goggles, and acid-resistant gloves.
DO NOT RELEASE UNNEUTRALIZED ACID!
Waste Disposal Method
Battery Electrolyte (Acid): Neutralize as above for a spill, collect residue, and place in a drum or suitable
container. Dispose of as a hazardous waste.
DO NOT FLUSH LEAD-CONTAMINATED ACID INTO SEWER.
Batteries: Send to lead smelter for reclamation following applicable Federal, state, and local regulations.
OTHER HANDLING AND STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
An eyewash fountain and safety shower should be located in or near the production or storage area(s) for
lead/lead acid batteries. Such storage areas should be equipped with a containment facility which
captures acid spills so that they may be neutralized, collected, and disposed of properly.
IX. Other Regulatory Information
TSCA Registry
: Ingredients listed in the TSCA Registry are lead, lead oxide, lead sulfate and sulfuric acid.
Proposition 65 Warning
: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Batteries also contain other chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer. Wash hands after handling.
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