C&D Technologies, Inc. April 20, 2004 HOME > LIBRARY > MSDS SHEET MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 14-335 SECTION I: CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION PRODUCT IDENTITY: Acid Gel, Battery Electrolyte - LST, LXT EMERGENCY: (610) 828-9309MANUFACTURER NAME: C & D Technologies, Inc. ADDRESS: 1400 Union Meeting Road P. O. Box 3053 Blue Bell, PA 19422-0858 TELEPHONE: (215) 619-2700 24 HOUR EMERGENCY TELEPHONE: (CHEM TEL) 1-800-255-3924 SECTION II: COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS HAZARDOUS COMPONENT CAS#OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV % BY WEIGHT *SULFURIC ACID 7664-93-91.0mg/ m31.0mg/m333-36% SILICA, AMORPHOUS(fumed) 7631-86-910mg/m310mg/m3 5mg/m3 (RESP) 28-29% NON-HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS Water 7732-18-5 N/AN/A36-38% SECTION 313 (40 CFR 372) LISTED TOXIC CHEMICALS ARE PRECEDED BY AN *. SECTION III: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Liquid, Colorless, Oily Fluid, Vapors are Colorless; Acrid Odor when Hot or Charging.RATING CODES:0=Insignificant1=Slight 2=Moderate 4=Extreme3=High HMIS RATING:Health:2Flammability:0 Other: 0Reactivity:1 NFPA RATING:Health:2Flammability:0 Other:CORRReactivity:1 ROUTES OF ENTRY: Inhalation X Skin X Ingestion X HEALTH HAZARDS (ACUTE AND CHRONIC): ACUTE: Tissue destruction on contact. May cause 2nd and 3rd degree burns or blindness with prolonged contact. Ingestion will cause corrosive burns on contact. May be fatal if swallowed. Respiratory disorders may be aggravated by prolonged inhalation of mists. CHRONIC: Inhalation of mists may cause upper respiratory irritation and pulmonary edema. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS: Irritation and burning of exposed tissues. MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Respiratory disorders may be aggravated by prolonged inhalation of mists. SECTION IV: FIRST AID MEASURES EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES: SKIN / EYES Flush with water for 15 minutes Remove contaminated clothing If irritation continues, seek medical attention. INGESTION Do not induce vomiting Drink large quantities of milk or water Give CPR if breathing has stopped Seek medical attention immediately SECTION V: FIREFIGHTING MEASURES FIRE AND EXPLOSIVE PROPERTIES: Flash Point: N/A Flammable Limits: LEL: N/A UEL: N/A UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Hydrogen gas may be present. Hydrogen gas and acid mist is generated upon overcharge or in fire. Ventilate area. EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Dry Chemical, Halon, or Carbon Dioxide SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES: Ventilate the area well. SCBA and acid protective clothing are recommended. SECTION VI: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES STEPS TO BE TAKEN IF MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Neutralize any spilled electrolyte with soda ash or sodium bicarbonate until fizzing stops. When the reaction stops the pH should be neutral at 6-8. When neutralized, the spill is non-hazardous. Keep untrained individuals away from the spilled material. Provide adequate ventilation, hydrogen gas may be given off during neutralization. CONTAINMENT: Contain large spills with earth or clay dikes SECTION VII: HANDLING AND STORAGE HANDLING AND STORAGE PRECAUTIONS: Add water to acid after neutralization to avoid excessive heat generation. Store in cool, dry area away from reactives and combustibles. Do not store in sealed, unventilated areas. Provide secondary containment if large volumes are stored. SECTION VIII: EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION ENGINEERING CONTROLS: General room ventilation is sufficient during normal use and handling. Do not install these batteries in a sealed, unventilated area. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (IN THE EVENT OF BATTERY BREAKAGE): Respiratory Protection = NIOSH approved acid mist respirator, if OSHA PEL is exceeded.Protective Gloves = rubber or neoprene Eye Protection = chemical goggles or safety glasses with sideshields and a full-face shield. Other Protective Equipment = acid resistant apron or clothes. WORK PRACTICES: Maintain eyewash and drench shower in area. SECTION IX: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF LIQUID ELECTROLYTE BOILING POINT: 235 FSPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.384+/-.010 MELTING POINT: N/AVAPOR PRESSURE: 145.8/mm VAPOR DENSITY: (Air=1): >1EVAPORATION RATE: (Water = 1): <1 SOLUBILITY IN WATER: 100% APPEARANCE/ODOR: Clear, colorless, liquid/Acrid smell SECTION X: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY STABILITY: This is a stable material. INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID): Metals and combustibles HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BYPRODUCTS: Hydrogen gas, Sulfur Trioxide may be generated during battery overcharge conditions, in fire and at high temperatures. In fire may emit CO, CO2 and Sulfides. HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION WILL NOT OCCUR SECTION XI: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION LC50 INFORMATION: Length of Exposure: Inhalation Dose: 510mg/m3 Test Animal: Rat LD 50 INFORMATION: Administration Route: Oral Dose: 2140mg/kg Test Animal: Rat LDLo INFORMATION: Administration Route: Unreported Dose: 135mg/kg Test Animal: Man EFFECT ON EYES / SKIN: Corrosive CARCINOGENICITY: The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified "strong inorganic acid mist containing Sulfuric Acid" as a category 1 carcinogen, a substance that is carcinogenic to humans. This classification does not apply to liquid forms of Sulfuric Acid or Sulfuric Acid solutions contained within a battery. Inorganic acid mist (Sulfuric Acid mist) is not generated under normal use of this product. Misuse of the product, such as overcharging, may however result in the generation of Sulfuric Acid mist at higher levels. SECTION XII: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Sulfuric Acid can pose a threat if released to the environment. See waste disposal method in Section XIII. SECTION XIII: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: This battery electrolyte is a hazardous waste by the characteristic of corrosivity. Unused acid, when neutralized to a pH of between 6 and 8 is no longer hazardous. Follow proper disposal methods as allowed by your local ordinances and site permits. Acid contained in scrap batteries will be recycled and beneficially reused if the battery is handled through the C&D lead-recycling program. Contact your C&D sales representative for more information. RCRA WASTE DISPOSAL NO.: D002 SECTION XIV: TRANSPORT INFORMATION FOR DOMESTIC, CANADIAN, AND EXPORT SHIPMENTS: UN OR NA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: UN2796 PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Battery Fluid, Acid LABEL: CorrosivePACKING GROUP: II HAZARD CLASS: 8 EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDE: 39 SECTION XV: REGULATORY INFORMATION See 29 CFR 1910.268(b)(2) SECTION XVI: OTHER INFORMATION The information herein is given in good faith, but no warranty, expressed or implied, is made. MSDS Preparation / Review Date: 07/24/00 Revision Number: 3 Prepared by: K.Beaty Return HOME | COMPANY | PRODUCTS | MARKETS | LIBRARY | LOCATIONS | CONTACT US © 2004 C&D Technologies, Inc. | LEGAL NOTICES This site has been designed for Internet Explorer 4.0 or better