SDS

SECTION 4: PROTECTION
EXPOSURE PROTECTION COMMENTS
SKIN Rubber gloves, Apron, Safety
shoes
Protective equipment must be worn if battery is cracked
or otherwise damaged.
RESPIRATORY Respirator (for lead) A respirator should be worn during reclaim operations if
the TLV exceeded.
EYES Safety goggles, Face Shield
SECTION 5: FLAMMABILITY DATA
COMPONENTS FLASHPOINT EXPLOSIVE LIMITS COMMENTS
Lead None None
Sulfuric Acid None None
Hydrogen 259℃ 4% - 74.2% Batteries can emit hydrogen only if over charged
(float voltage> 2.4 VPC). The gas enters the air
through the vent caps. To avoid the chance of a fire
or explosion, keep sparks and other sources of
ignition away from the battery.
Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, foam, CO
2
Fiberglass Sep. N/A N/A Toxic vapors may be released.
In case of fire: wear self-contained breathing
apparatus.
478 Polystyrene None N/A Temperatures over 300 °C (572°F) may release
combustible gases. In case of fire: wear positive
pressure self-contained breathing apparatus.
SECTION 6: REACTIVITY DATA
COMPONENT Lead/lead compounds
STABILITY Stable
INCOMPATIBILITY Potassium, carbides, sulfides, peroxides, phosphorus, sulfurs.
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS Oxides of lead and sulfur.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID High temperature, Sparks and other sources of ignition.
COMPONENT Sulfuric Acid
STABILITY Stable at all temperatures
POLYMERIZATION Will not polymerize
INCOMPATIBILITY Reactive metals, strong bases, most organic compounds
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS Sulfuric dioxide, trioxide, hydrogen sulfide, hydrogen
CONDITIONS TO AVOID Prohibit smoking, sparks, etc. from battery charging area. Avoid mixing acid
with other chemicals.