MAINTENANCE-FREE
SEALED LEAD-ACID
MATERIAL SAFETY
BATTERY MANUFACTURER'S MSDS
DATA SHEET
DISTRIBUTED BY:
DUAL-LITE
MSDS #4
DATE: Jan. 12, 2001
PRODUCT NAME PRC Sealed Maintenance Free Batteries TELEPHONE NO.: Not Applicable
HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS Lead, Sulfuric Acid
HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS
LD50 LD50 LD50
COMPONENT NO. CAS % WEIGHT OSHAPEL(TLV) ORAL INHALATION CONTACT
0.050 mg/m3 20 mg/m3
Lead (Pb, PbO2, PbSO4) 7439-92-1 65-75% 500 mg/kg N/A
1 mg/m3 18 mg/m3
Sulfuric Acid 7664-93-9 17-30% 2.140 kg/kg 135 mg/kg
PHYSICAL DATA
MELTING POINT SOLUBILITY IN
COMPONENT DENSITY (BOILING) WATER ODOR APPEARANCE
11.34 gm/cm3
Lead 621.5藲F None None Silver-Gray Metal
6.2 gm/cm3
Lead Sulfate 2132藲 F .43 mg/1 None White Powder
9.375 gm/cm3
Lead Dioxide d. 554藲 F None None Brown Powder
1.290 gm/cm5
Sulfuric Acid 235藲 F 100% None Clear Colorless Liquid
FLAMMABILITY DATA
EXPLOSIVE
COMPONENT FLASHPOINT LIMITS COMMENTS
Lead None None Use "ABC" type fire extinguisher for battery fires.
Sulfuric Acid None None
Hydrogen <0藲 F 4%-74.2% PRC Sealed batteries can emit hydrogen only if
over charged (float voltage 2.40 VPC or greater).
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
LEAD: The toxic effects of lead are accumulative, and slow to appear. It affects the kidneys, reproductive, and central
nervous systems. The symptoms of lead over exposure are anemia, vomiting, headache, stomach pain (lead colic),
dizziness, loss of appetite and muscles and joints pain. Exposure to lead from a battery most often occurs during lead
reclaim operation through the breathing or ingestion of lead dusts and fumes. This sheet must be passed to any scrap
dealer or smelter when the battery is resold.
SULFURIC ACID: Sulfuric acid is a strong corrosive Contact with the acid can cause severe burns to the skin and
eyes. Ingestion of sulfuric acid will cause gastro intestinal tract burns.
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REACTIVITY DATA
COMPONENT Sulfuric Acid
STABILITY Stable at all temperatures
POLYMERIZATION Will not polymerize
INCOMPATIBILITY Reactive metals, strong bases, most organic compounds
DECOMPOSITION
PRODUCTS Sulfuric Dioxide, Sulpher Trioxide, Hydrogen Sulfide, Hydrogen
CONDITIONS Prohibit smoking, sparks, flames, etc. from battery charging area. Avoid mixing acid with
TO AVOID other chemicals.
SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
STEPS TO TAKE IN CASE OF LEAK OR SPILL
If sulfuric acid is spilled from a battery, neutralize the acid with sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), sodium
carbonate (soda ash) or calcium oxide (lime). Flush the area with water, and dispose of as hazardous waste
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD 1) Spent lead acid batteries are disposed of using three (3) acceptable methods: send
the batteries to: (a) licensed secondary lead smelters for recycling (b) reputable battery handlers (c) reputable
scrap dealers.
2) If the user has to transport these batteries to the smelters, the user must follow department of transportation
(DOT) regulations.
A copy of this material safety data sheet must be supplied to any scrap dealer or secondary lead smelter.
Follow applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations.
PROTECTION
EXPOSURE SITE PROTECTION
SKIN Rubber gloves, apron
RESPIRATORY Protective equipment must be worn if the battery is cracked or otherwise damaged.
HEPA respirator should be worn during reclaim operations, if the OSHA PEL is
exceeded.
EYES Safety goggles, face shield
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Due to the PRC battery's low internal resistance and high power density, high levels of short circuit current can
be developed across the battery terminals. Do not rest tools or cables on the battery. Use insulated tools only.
Follow all installation instructions and diagrams when installing or maintaining battery systems.
FIRST AID
Sulfuric Acid
Skin Contact - Flush with water, see physician if contact area is large, or if blisters form.
Eye Contact - Call physician immediately, flush with water until physician arrives.
Ingestion - Call physician. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. DO NOT GIVE ANYTHING TO AN UNCONSCIOUS
PERSON.
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