MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Product Name: Rechargeable, Sealed, Absorbed Electrolyte, Lead-Acid Batteries --Non-Spillable
P/ P/N: BLB 65S & ST-6-8.5F
DATE 4/03/2003 ISSUED BY ENGINEERING TEL. 800-645-4832
HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS
COMPONENTS WEIGHT% TLV LD50 LC50 LC50
ORAL INHALATION CONTACT
Lead (Pb, PbO2,
About 71% N/A (500) Mg/kg N/A N/A
PBSO4)
3
Sulfuric Acid About 18% 1mg/m (2,140) Mg/kg N/A N/A
Fiberglass
About 2% N/A N/A N/A N/A
Separator
ABS Plastic About 9% N/A N/A N/A N/A
PHYSICAL DATA
COMPONENTS DENSITY MELTING POINTS SOLUBILITY (H2SO4) ODOR APPEARANCE
Lead 11.34 327.4 (Boiling) None None Silver-Gray Metal
1070 (Boiling) 40mg/l(15 )
Lead Sulfate 6.2 None White Powder
290 (Boiling)
Lead Dioxide 9.4 None None Brown Powder
About 114 Clear Colorless
Sulfuric Acid About 1.32 100% Acidic
(Boiling) Liquid
White Fibrous
Fiberglass Separator N/A N/A Slight Toxic
Glass
ABS Plastic N/A N/A None No Odor Solid
FLAMMABILITY DATA
COMPONENTS FLASHPOINT COMMENTS
EXPLOSIVELIMIT
Lead None None
Sulfuric Acid None None
Sealed batteries can emit hydrogen if over charged
Hydrogen / 4% 2.4%
(Float voltage > 2.40 VPC).
Toxic vapors may be released. In case of fire, wear
Fiberglass Separator N/A N/A
Self-contained breathing apparatus.
Temp. Over 300 C (572 F) may release combustible gases.
ABS Plastic None N/A In case Of fire: wear positive pressure self-contained
Breathing apparatus.
FIRST AID
SULFURIC ACID PRECAUTIONS
Skin Contact Flush with water, see physician if contact area is large or if blisters form.
Eye Contact Call physician immediately and flush with water until physician arrives.
Call physician. If patient is conscious, flush mouth with water, have patient drink milk or sodium
Ingestion
Bicarbonate solution.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
REACTIVITY DATA
COMPONENT Sulfuric Acid
STABILITY Stable at all temperatures
COLYMERIZATION Will not polymerize
INCOMPATIBILITY Reactive metals, strong bases most organic compounds
DECOMPOSITION Sulfuric dioxide, trioxide, hydrogen sulfide, hydrogen
PRODUCTS
CONDITIONS TO AVOID Prohibit smoking, sparks etc. from battery charging area. Avoid mixing
acid with other chemicals
SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
Steps to take in case of leak These batteries are 鈥榥on-spillable鈥? and 鈥榮tarved electrolyte鈥? (no free liquid
or spill to leak). In general, if sulfuric acid is spilled from a battery, neutralize acid
with bicarbonate (baking soda), sodium carbon (soda ash), or calcium
oxide (lime). Flush area with water and discard to the sewage system. Do
not allow un-neutralized acid into sewage system.
Waste disposal method Neutralized acid may be flushed down the sewer. Spent batteries must be
treated as hazardous waste and disposed of according to local, state, and
federal guidelines. A copy of this MSDS must be supplied to any scrap
dealer or secondary lead smelter with system.
PROTECTION
EXRPOSURE SITE PROTECTION COMMENTS
SKIN Rubber gloves Apron Protective equipment must be worn
if the battery is cracked or
RESPIRATORY Respirator (for lead) otherwise damaged. A respirator
should be worn during reclaim
EYES Safety goggles, Face Shield operations if the TLV is exceeded.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Due to the battery 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.
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 overexposure are anemia, vomiting, headache,
stomach pain (lead colic), dizziness, loss of appetite, and muscle and joint pain. Exposure to lead from a
battery most often occurs during lead reclaim operations through the breathing or ingestion of lead dust or
fumes.
SULFURIC ACID: Sulfuric acid is a strong corrosive. Contact with acid can cause severe burns on the
skin and in eyes. Ingestion of sulfuric acid will cause digestive tract burns.
FIBER GLASS SEPARATOR: Fibrous glass is an irritant of the upper respiratory, skin and eyes. For
exposure up to 10F/CC use MSA Camphol with type H filter. Above 10F/CC up to 50F/CC use Ultra-
Twin with type H filter, This product is not considered carcinogenic.
ALL DATA MUST BE PASSED TO ANY SCRAP DEALER OR SMELTER WHEN BATTERY IS
RESOLD.
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