SDS

NH-20150615001 Issue date: 2015-06-18 Page 2 of 7
Reactivity: Organic materials, chlorates, carbides, fulminates, water, powdered metals. Reacts violently with water with evolution of
heat. Corrosive to metals. Strong oxidizers, hydrogen peroxide, acids.
III. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredient CAS Number % by Wt.
Inorganic compounds of:
Lead
Tin
Calcium
Electrolyte (hydrogel):
Sulfuric acid (Diluted sulfuric acid in
solid state, percentage acid: 38.5%)
7439-92-1
7440-31-5
07440-70-2
7664-93-9
60-68
0.28
0.03
17-22
Silicon Dioxide 60676-86-0 4-6
Case Material:
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene or
Polypropylene
9003-56-9
9003-07-0
4-12
Note:
Inorganic lead and electrolyte (water and sulfuric acid solution) are the primary components of every battery manufactured by Exide
Technologies or its subsidiaries. Other ingredients may be present dependent upon battery type. Polypropylene is the primary case
material of automotive and commercial batteries.
IV. FIRST AID MEASURES
Take proper precautions to ensure you own health and safety before attempting to rescue a victim and provide first aid.
Inhalation: Electrolyte: Remove to fresh air immediately. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Lead compounds: Remove from exposure, gargle, wash nose and lips; consult physician.
Skin Contact: Electrolyte: Flush with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes; remove contaminated clothing completely,
including shoes, and do not wear again until cleaned. If acid is splashed on shoes, remove and discard if they contain
leather.
Lead compounds: Wash immediately with soap and water. Lead compounds are not readily absorbed through the skin.
Eye Contact: Electrolyte and Lead compounds
: Flush immediately with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes; consult
physician immediately.
Ingestion: Electrolyte: Give large quantities of water; do not induce vomiting; consult physician.
Lead compounds: Consult physician immediately.
V. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point: Not Applicable
Flammable Limits: LEL = 4.1% (hydrogen gas in air) ; UEL = 74.1%
Extinguishing media: CO
2
; foam; dry chemical
Fire Fighting Procedures:
Use positive pressure, self-contained breathing apparatus. Beware of acid splatter during water application and wear acid-resistant
clothing, gloves, face and eye protection. If batteries are on charge, shut off power to the charging equipment, but, note that strings
of series connected batteries may still pose risk of electric shock even when charging equipment is shut down.
Hazardous Combustion Products:
In operation, batteries generate and release flammable hydrogen gas. They must always be assumed to contain this gas which, if
ignited by burning cigarette, naked flame or spark, may cause battery explosion with dispersion of casing fragments and corrosive
liquid electrolyte. Carefully follow manufacturer's instructions for installation and service. Keep away all sources of gas ignition
and do not allow metallic articles to simultaneously contact the negative and positive terminals of a battery.
VI. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Remove combustible materials and all sources of ignition. Stop flow of material and contain spill by diking with soda ash, etc. Carefully
neutralize spill with soda ash, etc. Make certain mixture is neutral then collect residue and place in a drum or other suitable container with
a label specifying "contains hazardous waste" or (if uncertain call distributor regarding proper labeling procedures). Dispose of as
hazardous waste. If battery is leaking, place battery in a heavy duty plastic bag. Wear acid resistant boots, face shield, chemical splash
goggles and acid resistant gloves. Do not allow discharge of acid to sewer. Acid must be managed in accordance with approved local,
state, and federal requirements. Consult state environmental agency and/or federal EPA.
Safety Data Sheet