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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
FOR LEAD- ACID BATTERIES, WET, FILLED WITH ACID – UN 2794

CHEMTREC CODE: C677

SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION










For Chemical Emergency
Manufacturers Name: Crown Battery Mfg. Company
Spill Leak Fire Exposure or Accident
Street Address: 1445 Majestic Drive
Call CHEMTREC Day or Night

City, State, Zip: Fremont, Ohio 43420
DOMESTIC NORTH AMERICA 800-424-9300
Phone Number; 419 334-7181
INTERNATIONAL, CALL 703-527-3887
Revision Date: 03/01/08






(collect calls accepted)


SECTION II: MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION AND INFORMATION


COMPONENTS PERCENT OSHA ACGIH OTHER LIMITS CAS NUMBER
Hazardous Components PEL TLV
1% or greater
Carcinogens 0.01 % or greater

METALLIC METAL ALLOY 25.5% 0.05mg/m3 .05 mg/m3 NONE 7439-92-1
LEAD SULFATES 18.2% 0.05mg/m3 .05 mg/m3 NONE 7439-92-1
LEAD OXIDES 18.0% 0.05mg/m3 .05 mg/m3 NONE 7439-92-1
POLYPROPYLENE CASE MTL 6.4%
SEPARATORS 3.5%
SULFURIC ACID (H2SO4) 5.2% 1.0 mg/m3 1.0 mg/m3 NONE 7664-93-9
WATER 19.2%



SECTION III: PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS


Boiling Point Approximately 203F Vapor Density: Greater than 1
Vapor Pressure 14 @ 37% @ 80 F Melting Point: -35 F to +10.6 F
Solubility in Water 100% Water Reactive Yes, Produces Heat
Specific Gravity 1.245 - 1.295 Battery Electrolyte
Appearance & Odor: Clear Liquid with Sharp Pungent Odor


SECTION IV: FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA:


Flash Point: Not Combustible







NFPA WARNING: 1
Auto Ignition Temperature N/A Flammability Limits in Air % by Volume: N/A
Extinguishing Media: Dry Chemical Carbon Dioxide, Water Fog, Water
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Sulfuric Acid Fumes, Sulfur Dioxide Gas or Carbon Monoxide may be
released when acid decomposes. Wear NIOSH approved self contained breathing apparatus.

Unusual Hazards: Water applied to sulfuric acid generates heat and causes acid to spatter. Wear full-cover
acid resistant clothing. Sulfuric acid reacts violently with metals, nitrates, chlorates, carbides, fulminates,
picrates and other organic materials. Reacts with most metals to yield explosive/flammable hydrogen gas.
This reaction is intensified when sulfuric acid is diluted with water to form battery electrolyte.


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FOR LEAD- ACID BATTERIES, WET, FILLED WITH ACID – UN 2794


SECTION V: REACTIVITY DATA


Stability: STABLE






NFPA WARNING: 0

CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Charging and over-charging without proper ventilation.

Incompatibility: AVOID COMBUSTIBLES, ORGANIC MATERIALS, AND STRONG REDUCING
AGENTS.

Hazardous Decomposition Products:

SULFUR TRIOXIDE, CARBON MONOXIDE, SULFURIC ACID FUMES AND
SULFUR DIOXIDE. Hydrogen, Arsine, Stibene with over charging.

Hazardous Polymerization: Should not occur



SECTION VI – HEALTH HAZARD DATA


PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY: Inhalation - Yes



NPFA WARNING: 3
Skin Yes
Ingestion Yes

HEALTH HAZARDS - Acute: Eyes, Skin, Respiratory System & Digestive System
Chronic: Eyes, Skin, Respiratory System & Digestive System

Exposure to Lead Compounds can occur only when product is heated, oxidized or other-wised processed or damaged to
create dust vapor or fume. Lead is a systemic poison.

Carcinogenicity - NTP: No
Carcinogenicity - IARC: Yes (Group 2 B *94-4*
Carcinogenicity -OSHA: No

Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: Irritation of Exposed Area, Burns, and Respiratory Problems
No possibility of over exposure of lead will occur unless battery is
destroyed.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY:

Aggravated by Exposure: Exposure to acid mist may cause lung damage & aggravate pulmonary conditions.

EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES

Seek medical assistance for further treatment, observation and support if necessary.

Eye Contact: Wash with copious quantities of cool water for at least 15 minutes.
Skin Contact: Flush area with large amounts of cool water for at least 15 minutes.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air, if breathing is difficult – give oxygen.
Ingestion: Give milk to drink. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING, CALL PHYSICIAN.


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FOR LEAD- ACID BATTERIES, WET, FILLED WITH ACID – UN 2794


SECTION VII:SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS AND SPILL/LEAK PROCEDURES


STEPS TO TAKE IF MATERIALS RELEASED:

Wash area with water, neutralize with lime, caustic soda or sodium bicarbonate. If released on soils: work
neutralizing materials into top three inches of soils.

Neutralizing Agent: Lime, Caustic Soda, or Sodium Bicarbonate.

Waste Disposal Method: Neutralize and dispose of residue in accordance with federal, state and local regulation
for chemical and toxic metals disposal.

Lead and Sulfuric Acid is packed into a container to form the lead-acid battery. Since all containers are subject
to leakage and breakage, employees who work in operations where they handle batteries in containers are
potentially exposed to hazardous chemicals, and, therefore, need access to information as well as training.



SECTION VI II– SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION/CONTROL MEASURES


Respiratory Protection: Sulfuric Acid Mist-Mask with filter approved for acid mist.

Ventilation: Local exhaust: Room air change four times per hour.

Protective Gloves: Rubber

Eye Protection: Goggles, Face Shield

Other Protective Equipment: Rubber Apron, Acid Resistant Clothing Recommended

Work Hygienic Practices: Wash thoroughly after handling




SECTION IX - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES


COMPONENTS

METALLIC METAL ALLOY 25.5%
LEAD SULFATES 18.2%
LEAD OXIDES 18.0%
POLYPROPYLENE CASE MTL 6.4%
SEPARATORS 3.5%
SULFURIC ACID (H2SO4) 5.2%
WATER 19.2%



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FOR LEAD- ACID BATTERIES, WET, FILLED WITH ACID – UN 2794



SECTION X – STABILITY AND REACTIVITY


Stability: STABLE

CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Charging and over-charging without proper ventilation.

Incompatibility: AVOID COMBUSTIBLES, ORGANIC MATERIALS, AND STRONG REDUCING
AGENTS.




SECTION XI: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION


HEALTH HAZARDS - Acute: Eyes, Skin, Respiratory System & Digestive System
Chronic: Eyes, Skin, Respiratory System & Digestive System

Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: Irritation of Exposed Area, Burns, and Respiratory Problems
No possibility of over exposure of lead will occur unless battery is
destroyed.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY:

Aggravated by Exposure: Exposure to mist may cause lung damage & aggravate pulmonary conditions.




SECTION XII – ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION


All care should be taken to protect the environment from any adverse impact by lead-acid batteries or from the batteries
ingredients.



SECTION XIII – DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION


Lead-Acid Batteries are restricted land disposal objects. All spent lead-acid batteries should be properly
Recycled to a permitted Secondary Lead Smelter.

All battery parts should be properly recycled.

No whole spent lead-acid battery should be land-filled or placed in house hold garbage.



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FOR LEAD- ACID BATTERIES, WET, FILLED WITH ACID – UN 2794



SECTION XIIII – TRANSPORT INFORMATION


Electric storage batteries containing electrolyte acid or alkaline corrosive battery fluid must be completely
protected so that short circuits will be prevented.

DOT SHIPPING NAME: LEAD-ACID BATTERIES, WET, FILLED WITH ACID
DOT CLASS: 8
DOT ID NUMBER: UN2794
DOT PACKING GROUP: III
DOT LABEL REQUIREMENTS: CORROSIVE





SECTION XV – REGULATION INFORMATION


REGULATORY INFORMATION: Those ingredients in lead-acid batteries listed above are not
subject to the reporting requirements of 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and
Re-authorization Act, if the lead acid batteries are in storage and have no potential to leak,
spill or break during normal storage prior to use.

DOT REGULATIONS: 49 CFR 173.159

EPA REGULATIONS: 40 CFR 266.80

OSHA REGULATIONS: 29 CFR 1910.1200