Rolls Surrette Lead Acid Battery Safety Data Sheet

SAFETY DATA SHEET – FLOODED LEAD-ACID BATTERY
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4. FIRST-AID MEASURES
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Inhalation:
Electrolyte (Sulfuric Acid) – Remove to fresh air
immediately. If not breathing give arti cial respiration.
If breathing is dif cult, give oxygen; consult a doctor.
Lead – remove from exposure, gargle, wash nose
and lips; consult a doctor.
Ingestion:
Electrolyte (Sulfuric Acid) – Give large quantities
of water, do NOT induce vomiting or aspiration into
the lungs may occur and can cause permanent injury
or death; consult doctor.
Lead – Consult doctor immediately.
Skin:
Electrolyte (Sulfuric Acid) – Flush with large amounts
of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated
clothing, including shoes. Wash contaminated clothing
before reuse, discard contaminated shoes. Seek medical
attention if symptoms/irritation persists.
Lead – Wash immediately with soap and water.
Eyes:
Electrolyte (Sulfuric Acid) – Flush immediately with large
amounts of water for at least 20 minutes while lifting
lids. Seek immediate medical attention if eyes have been
exposed directly to acid.
Lead – Flush immediately with large amounts of water
for at least 20 minutes while lifting lids. Seek immediate
medical attention if eyes have been exposed directly
to lead.
Flammable Limits: LEL = 4.1% (hydrogen Gas in air), UEL = 74.2%
Extinguishing Media / Agents – CO
2
(do not use directly on cells), foam, dry chemical and avoid breathing vapors;
use appropriate media / agents for surrounding  re.
Fire Fighting Procedures:
Use positive pressure, self-contained breathing apparatus. Beware of acid splatter during any application of water
and wear acid-resistant clothing, gloves, face and eye protection. If batteries are on charge, shut off power to the
charging equipment. *note – strings of series connected batteries may still pose risk of electric shock even when
charging equipment is shut down*
Hazardous Combustion Products:
Highly fl ammable hydrogen gas is generated during charging and operation of batteries. If ignited by burning
cigarette, naked fl ame or spark, may cause battery explosion with dispersion of casing fragments and corrosive
liquid electrolyte. Keep away all sources of gas ignition and do not allow metallic articles to simultaneously
contact the negative and positive terminals of the battery. Carefully follow manufacturer’s instructions for
installation and service.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Wear acid-resistant clothing, boots, gloves and face shield. Stop fl ow of material, contain/absorb small spills with
dry sand, earth or vermiculite; do not use combustible materials. If possible, carefully neutralize spilled electrolyte
with suitable alkali such as lime, soda ash or sodium bicarbonate. Do not allow discharge of un-neutralized acid
to sewer. Consult federal, provincial/state and local requirements for allowed means of disposal.
Acid must be managed in accordance with approved local, provincial/state and national/federal requirements.