ATTACHMENT 6 - MSDS (CSB BATTERY OF AMERICA CORP.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET I. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Chemical/Trade Name (as used on label) Lead Acid Battery Chemical Family/Classification Electric Storage Battery Manufacturer’s Name: CSB Battery of America Corp. Address: 3900 Hwy 377 South, Suite 101 Fort Worth, TX 76116 CONTACT: CSB Safety Department II.
IV. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION Under normal operating conditions, the internal material will not be hazardous to your health. Only internally exposed material during production or case breakage or extreme heat (fire) may be hazardous to your health. Routes of Entry: • Installation: • Skin Contact: • Skin Absorption: • Eye Contact: • Ingestion: Acid mist from formation process may cause respiratory irritation. Acid may cause irritation, burns and/or ulceration. Not a significant route of entry.
V. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA: Flash Point: Hydrogen = 259°C Autoignition Temperature: Hydrogen = 580°C Extinguishing Media: Dry Chemical, foam, CO2 Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Hydrogen and oxygen gases are produced in the cells during normal battery operation (hydrogen is flammable and oxygen supports combustion). These gases enter the air through the vent caps. To avoid the chance of a fire or explosion, keep sparks and other sources of ignition away from the battery. VI.
Work Practices: Do not remove vent caps. Follow shipping and handling instructions which are applicable to the battery type. To avoid damage to terminals and seals, do not double-stack industrial batteries. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: 1. Respiratory Protection: None required under normal handling conditions. During battery formation (high-rate charge condition), acid mist can be generated which may cause respiratory irritation. Also, if acid spillage occurs in a confined space, exposure may occur.
IX. NFPA HAZARD RATING: SULFURIC ACID: Flammability (Red) = Health (Blue) = Reactivity (Yellow) = X. 0 3 2 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING REGULATIONS: U. S. DOT: Battery, wet non-spillable, not subject to regulations.
