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This data are believed to be current but is presented
here only as a broad indication.
For MSDS for a specific Battery product, you must rely ONLY on the
Manufacturers
current MSDS , a copy of which should be obtained from your Battery
product supplier.
I. Product Identification.
European and International.
Manufacturer:
Accumulatorenfabrik
Sonnenschein GmbH
Thiergarten
6470 Budigen/Hessen
West GermanyDistributed
By:
Lauderdale Battery
2415 SW 3rd Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315
USA 33315. Tel 954 525 5557
For Information:
Environmental Resources Dept.
Ask for Environmental Coordinator |
Chemical / Trade Name (as
used on label):
Maintenance Free Battery
Valve Regulated Battery
Sealed Lead-Acid BatteryChemical Family / Classification: Electric
Storage Battery
Date Issued: February
25,2007 -
Revised;
n/a
For Emergency: CHEMTREC (800)
424-9300. 24 hour Emergency Response Contact.
CHEMTREC International 703 527 3887 (collect) |
II. Hazardous Ingredients /
Identity Information
|
Approximate Air Exposure Limits (ug/m3) |
| Components |
CAS Number |
% by Weight |
OSHA |
ACGIH |
NIOSH |
Inorganic compound of:
Lead
Calcium
Tin |
7439-92-1
7440-70-2
7440-31-5 |
60-68
0.03
0.28
|
50
--
2000 |
50
--
2000 |
50
--
-- |
Electrolyte (hydrogel)
Sulfuric Acid (Diluted sulfuric acid in solid state, percentage
acid: 38.5%; distilled water: 61.5%).
Silicon Dioxide |
7664-93-9
60676-86-0 |
17-22
4-6
|
1000
N/A |
200
N/A |
1000
N/A |
Case Material:
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
or
Polypropylene |
9003-56-9
9003-07-0 |
4-12 |
N/A
N/A |
N/A
N/A |
N/A
N/A |
| NOTE: Inorganic lead and electrolyte
are the primary components of every battery manufactured by Exide Corporation or its
subsidiaries. Other ingredients may be present dependent upon battery type.
Polypropylene is the principal case material. |
III. Physical Data -
Electrolyte
| Boiling Point: |
112ºC |
Density: |
1.30g/cm3 |
| Point of Solidification: |
-69ºC |
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg) 25ºC:
[77F] |
21 mbar |
| Solubility in Water |
100% |
Vapor Density (AIR=1): |
Greater Than 1 |
| Evaporation Rate (Butyl acetate=1): |
Less Than 1 |
% Volatiles by Weight: |
N/A |
| Appearance and Odor: |
A white translucent gel; no apparent
odor. A battery is a manufactured article. |
N/A |
N/A |
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IV. Fire and Explosion Hazard
Data
| Flash Point: |
N/A |
| Flammable Limits: |
LEL = 4.1% (Hydrogen Gas in Air)
UEL = 74.2% |
| Extinguishing Media: |
CO2; foam; dry chemical |
| Special Fire Fighting Procedure: |
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 the strings of series connected
batteries may still pose risk of electric shock even when charging equipment is shut down. |
| Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: |
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 case in 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. |
V. Reactivity Data
| Stability: |
Stable
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| Conditions to Avoid: |
Prolonged overcharge at high current; sources of ignition.
|
| Incompatibility (Materials
to avoid) |
Electrolyte: Contact with combustibles and organic materials may
cause fire and explosion. Also reacts violently with strong reducing agents, metals,
sulfur trioxide gas, strong oxidizers and water. Contact with metals may produce
toxic sulfur dioxide fumes and may release flammable hydrogen gas.
Lead Compounds: Avoid contact with strong acids, bases, halides,
halogenates, potassium nitrate, permanganate, peroxides, nascent hydrogen and reducing
agents.
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| Hazardous Decomposition Products: |
Electrolyte: Sulfur trioxide, carbon monoxide, sulfuric acid mist, sulfur
dioxide, hydrogen sulfide.
Lead Compounds: Temperatures above the melting point are likely to produce
toxic metal fume, vapor, or dust; contact with strong acid or base or presence of nascent
hydrogen may generate highly toxid arsine gas.
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VI. Health Hazard Data
Routes of Entry:
Electrolyte: Harmful by all routes of entry.
Lead compounds: Hazardous exposure can
occur only when product is heated above the melting point, oxidized, or otherwise
processed or damaged to create dust,
vapor, or fume.Inhalation:
Electrolyte: Breathing of sulfuric acid vapors or
mists may cause severe respiratory irritation.
Lead
Compounds:Inhalation
of lead dust of fumes may cause irritation of upper respiratory tract and lungs.
Ingestion:
Electrolyte: May cause severe irritation of
mouth, throat, esophagus, and stomach.
Lead
Compounds: Acute
ingestion may cause abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and severe cramping.
This may lead rapidly to systemic toxicity.
Skin Contact:
Electrolyte: Severe irritation, burns, and
ulceration.
Lead
Compounds: Not
absorbed through the skin.
Eye Contact:
Electrolyte: Severe irritation, burns, cornea
damage, blindness.
Lead
Compounds: May cause
eye irritation.
Effects of Overexposure - Acute:
Electrolyte: Severe skin irritation, damage to
cornea may cause blindness, upper respiratory irritation.
Lead
Compounds: Symptoms
of toxicity include headache, fatigue, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, muscular aches
and weakness, sleep disturbances, and irritability.
Effects of Overexposure - Chronic:
Electrolyte: Possible erosion of tooth enamel;
inflammation of nose, throat, and bronchial tubes.
Lead
Compounds: Anemia;
neuropathy, particularly of the motor nerves, with wrist drop; kidney damage; reproductive
changes in both males and females.
Carcinogenicity:
Electrolyte: The Internal Agency for Research on
Cancer (IARC) has classified "strong inorganic acid mist containing sulfuric
acid" as a Category I carcinogen, a substance that is carcinogenic to humans.
This classification does not apply to sulfuric acid solutions in static liquid state or to
the electrolyte in batteries. Batteries subjected to abusive charging at
excessively high currents for prolonged periods of time without vent caps in place may
create a surrounding atmosphere of the offensive strong inorganic acid mist
containing sulfuric acid.
Lead
Compounds: Listed as
a 2B carcinogen, likely in animals at extreme doses. Proof of carcinogenicity in
humans is lacking at present.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by
Exposure:
Overexposure to sulfuric acid mist may cause lung
damage and aggravate pulmonary conditions. Contact of electrolyte with skin may
aggravate skin diseases such as eczema and contact dermatitis. Contact of electrolyte with
eyes may damage cornea and/or cause blindness. Lead and its compounds
can aggravate some forms of kidney, liver, and neurologic
diseases.
Emergency and First Aid Procedures:
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.
Ingestion:
Electrolyte: Give large quantities of water; DO
NOT induce vomiting; consult physician.
Lead
Compounds: Consult
physician immediately.
Skin:
Electrolyte: Flush with large amounts of water
for at least 15 minutes; remove contaminated clothing completely, including shoes.
Lead
Compounds: Wash immediately with soap and water.
Eyes:
Electrolyte and Lead: Flush immediately with
large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes; consult physician immediately.
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VII. Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Handling:
No hazards under normal usage as the sulfuric acid is
immobilized in a gel structure.Handling
and Storage:
Store batteries under roof in cool, dry,
well-ventilated areas which are separated from incompatible materials and from activities
which may create flames, sparks, or heat. Keep away from metallic objects which
could bridge the terminals on a battery and create a dangerous short-circuit.
Single batteries pose no risk of electric shock, but there may be increasing risk of
electric shock from strings of connected batteries exceeding three 12-volt units.
Charging:
There is a possible risk of electric shock from
charging equipment and from strings of series-connected batteries, whether being charged
or not. Shut-off power to chargers whenever not in use and before detachment of any
circuit connections. Batteries being charged will generate and release flammable
hydrogen gas. Charging space should be ventilated. Prohibit smoking and avoid
creation of flames and sparks nearby. Wear face and eye protection when near
batteries being charged.
Spill or Leak Procedures:
Stop flow of material, contain/absorb small
spills with dry sand, earth, vermiculite. Do not use combustible materials. If
possible, carefully neutralize spilled electrolyte with soda ash, sodium bicarbonate,
lime, etc. Wear acid-resitant clothing, boots, gloves, and face shield.
Neutralized acid must be managed in accordance with approved local, state, and federal
requirements. Consult state environmental agency and/or federal EPA.
Waste Disposal Methods:
Spent batteries: Send to secondary lead smelter
for recycling.
Electrolyte
Place neutralized slurry into sealed acid
resistant containers and dispose of as hazardous waste, as applicable. Large,
water diluted spills, after neutralization and testing, should be managed in accordance
with approved local, state, and federal requirements. Consult state Environmental Agency
and/or Federal EPA.
Precautionary Labelling:
POISON - CAUSES SEVERE BURNS
DANGER - EXPLOSIVE GASES
CORROSIVE - CONTAINS SULFURIC ACID
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN |
VIII. Control Measures
Engineering Controls:
Handle Batteries cautiously.
If mechanical ventilation is used, components must be acid-resistant.Work Practices:
Store and handle batteries in well
ventilated areas. If battery case is damaged, avoid bodily contact
with internal components. Wear protective clothing, eye, and face
protection when handling or charging batteries.
Respiratory Protection:
None required under normal conditions. When
concentrations of sulfuric acid mist are known to exceed PEL, use NIOSH or MSHA-approved
respiratory protection.
Protective Gloves:
None required under normal conditions.
If battery case is damaged, use rubber or plastic acid-resistant gloves
with elbow length gauntlet.
Eye Protection:
None required under normal conditions.
If Battery caes is damaged, use chemical goggles or face shield.
Other Protection:
Under severe exposure or emergency conditions, wear
acid-resistant clothing, gloves, and boots.
Emergency Flushing:
In areas where water and sulfuric acid solutions are
handled in concentrations greater than 1%, emergency eyewash stations and showers should
be provided, with unlimited water supply. |
IX. Other Regulatory
Information
| NFPA Hazard Rating for sulfuric
acid: |
| Flammability (Red) |
= 0 |
| Health (Blue) |
= 3 |
| Reactivity (Yellow) |
= 2 |
| Note: Sulfuric acid is
water-reactive if concentrated |
| Note: SONNENSCHEIN
batteries meet the test requirements for "nonspillable wet electric
storage batteries", as required by DOT 49 CFR 173.159(d), and IMO/IMDG
and ICAO/IATA packing instruction 806 and Note A67; Therefore are non-regulated
when protected against short circuits, kept upright and securely
packaged. (This data refers to undamaged batteries).
The Battery and the outer packaging must
be plainly and durably marked "NONSPILLABLE" or
"NONSPILLABLE BATTERY"
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| RCRA: Spent lead-acid
batteries are not regulated as hazardous waste when recycled. Spilled sulfuric acid
is a characteristic hazardous waste; EPA hazardous waste number D002 (corrosivity).Call 1
954 525 5557 for assistance in safe recycling. |
| Cercla (Superfund) and EPCRA: |
| (a) |
Reportable Quantity (RQ) for spilled 100%
sulfuric acid under CERCLA (Superfund) and EPCRA (Emergency Planning and Community Right
to Know Act) is 1,000 lbs. State and local reportable quantities
for spilled sulfuric acid may vary. |
| (b) |
Sulfuric acid is listed "Extremely
Hazardous Substance" under EPCRA, with a Threshold Planning Quantity (TPQ) of 1,000
lbs. |
| (c) |
EPCRA Section 302 notification is required if
1,000 lbs. or more of sulfuric acid is present at one site. An average battery
contains approximately 5 lbs. of sulfuric acid. Contact your Exide representative
for additional information. |
| (d) |
EPCRA Section 312 Tier Two reporting is
required for non-automotive batteries if sulfuric acid is present in quantities of 500
lbs. or more and/or if lead is present in quantities of 10,000 lbs. or more. |
| (e) |
Supplier Notification: This
product contains toxic chemicals which may be reportable under EPCRA Section 313 Toxic
Chemical Release Inventory (Form R) requirements. For a manufacturing facility under
SIC codes 20 through 39, the following information is provided to enable you to complete
the required reports. |
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| Toxic Chemical |
CAS Number |
Approximate % by Weight |
| Lead |
7439-92-1 |
60-68% |
| Sulfuric Acid/Water Solution |
7664-93-9 |
17-22% |
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| If you distribute this product to other
manufacturers in SIC Codes 20 through 39, this information must be provided with the first
shipment of each calander year. |
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| Note: The Section 313
supplier notification requirement does not apply to batteries which are "consumer
products". |
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Ingredients in Exide's batteries are listed
in the TSCA Registry as follows: |
|
Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4) |
7664-93-9 |
Listed |
|
Lead (Pb) |
7439-92-1 |
Listed |
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Lead Oxide (PbO) |
1317-36-8 |
Listed |
|
Lead Sulfate (PbSO4) |
7446-14-2 |
Listed |
|
Calcium (Ca) |
7440-70-2 |
Listed |
|
Tin (Sn) |
7440-31-5 |
Listed |
CANADIAN REGULATIONS.
All Chemical substances are listed on the CEPA DSL/NDSL, or are exempt
from requirements.
| CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 |
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"WARNING: |
This product contains lead, a chemical known
to the State of California to cause cancer, or birth defects or other reproductive
harm." |
CAA:
Exide corporation supports preventative actions
concerning ozone depletion in the atmosphere due to emissions of CFC's and other ozone
depleting chemicals (ODC'S), defined by the USEPA as Class I substances. Pursuant to
Section 611 of the Clean Air Act Amendments (CAAA) of 1990, finalized on January 19, 1993,
Exide established a policy to eliminate the use of Class I ODC's prior to the May 15, 1993
deadline. |
PREPARED BY:
ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
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| VENDEE AND THIRD PERSONS ASSUME THE RISK OF
INJURY PROXIMATELY CAUSED BY THE MATERIAL IF REASONABLE SAFETY PROCEDURES ARE NOT FOLLOWED
AS PROVIDED FOR IN THE DATA SHEET, AND VENDOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INJURY TO VENDEE OR
THIRD PERSONS PROXIMATELY CAUSED BY ABNORMAL USE OF THE MATERIAL EVEN IF REASONABLE
PROCEDURES ARE FOLLOWED. ALL PERSONS USING
THIS PRODUCT, ALL PERSONS WORKING IN AN AREA WHERE THIS PRODUCT IS USED, AND ALL PERSONS
HANDLING THIS PRODUCT SHOULD BE FAMILIAR WITH THE CONTENTS OF THIS DATA SHEET. THIS
INFORMATION SHOULD BE EFFECTIVELY COMMUNICATED TO EMPLOYEES AND OTHERS WHO MIGHT COME IN
CONTACT WITH THE PRODUCT.
WHILE THE INFORMATION ACCUMLATED AND SET FORTH HEREIN IS
BELIEVED TO BE ACURATE AS OF THE DATE HEREOF, EXIDE CORPORATION MAKES NO WARRANTY WITH
RESPECT THERETO AND DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FROM RELIANCE THEREON. RECIPIENTS ARE
ADVISED TO CONFIRM IN ADVANCE OF NEED THAT THE INFORMATION IS CURRENT, APPLICABLE, AND
SUITABLE FOR THEIR PARTICULAR CIRCUMSTANCES.
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ANY PHOTOCOPY MUST BE OF
THIS ENTIRE DOCUMENT |
(ESSENTIALLY SIMILAR TO
FORM OSHA 20 - U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR) |
See also
SafeHandlingGel.pdf |
