MSDS

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1116046 - Sealed Maintenance-Free Lead Acid Battery
Revision Date 03-Sep-2014
Inhalation
Specific test data for the substance or mixture is not available. Corrosive by inhalation.
(based on components). Inhalation of corrosive fumes/gases may cause coughing, choking,
headache, dizziness, and weakness for several hours. Pulmonary edema may occur with
tightness in the chest, shortness of breath, bluish skin, decreased blood pressure, and
increased heart rate. Inhaled corrosive substances can lead to a toxic edema of the lungs.
Pulmonary edema can be fatal. May cause irritation of respiratory tract. Harmful by
inhalation.
Eye Contact
Specific test data for the substance or mixture is not available. Causes burns. (based on
components). Corrosive to the eyes and may cause severe damage including blindness.
Expected to be an irritant based on components.
Skin Contact
Specific test data for the substance or mixture is not available. Corrosive. (based on
components). Causes burns.
Ingestion
Specific test data for the substance or mixture is not available. Causes burns. (based on
components). Ingestion causes burns of the upper digestive and respiratory tracts. May
cause severe burning pain in the mouth and stomach with vomiting and diarrhea of dark
blood. Blood pressure may decrease. Brownish or yellowish stains may be seen around the
mouth. Swelling of the throat may cause shortness of breath and choking. May cause lung
damage if swallowed. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Ingestion may cause
irritation to mucous membranes. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea,
vomiting and diarrhea. May be harmful if swallowed.
Component Information
Chemical Name Oral LD50 Dermal LD50 Inhalation LC50
Sulfuric acid
7664-93-9
= 2140 mg/kg ( Rat ) - = 510 mg/m
3
( Rat ) 2 h
Information on toxicological effects
Symptoms
Erythema (skin redness). Burning. May cause blindness. Coughing and/ or wheezing. May
cause redness and tearing of the eyes.
Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure
Sensitization
No information available.
Mutagenic Effects
No information available.
Carcinogenicity
The table below indicates whether each agency has listed any ingredient as a carcinogen.
Chemical Name ACGIH IARC NTP OSHA
Lead
7439-92-1
A3 Group 2A Reasonably Anticipated X
Sulfuric acid
7664-93-9
A2
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Group 1 Known X
Chopped continuous strand
fiberglass (>5 microns in
diameter)
65997-17-3
Group 3
ACGIH (American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists)
A2 - Suspected Human Carcinogen
A3 - Animal Carcinogen
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IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer)
Group 1 - Carcinogenic to Humans
Group 2A - Probably Carcinogenic to Humans
Group 3 - Not Classifiable as to Carcinogenicity in Humans