SDS

• Ingestion: Consult a physician immediately.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA:
Flash Point:
Hydrogen = 259 °C
Auto ignition 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.
REACTIVITY DATA:
Stability:
Stable
Conditions to Avoid: Sparks and other sources of ignition.
Incompatibility: (materials to avoid)
1. Lead/lead compounds:
Potassium, carbides, sulfides, peroxides, phosphorus, sulfur.
2. Battery electrolyte (acid):
Combustible materials, strong reducing agents, most metals, carbides, organic materials, chlorates,
nitrates, picrates, and fulminates.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
1. Lead/lead compounds:
Oxides of lead and sulfur.
2. Battery electrolyte (acid):
Hydrogen, sulfur dioxide, and sulfur trioxide.
Conditions to Avoid:
High temperature. Battery electrolyte (acid) will react with water to produce heat. Can react with
oxidizing or reducing agents.
CONTROL MEASURES:
Engineering Controls:
Store lead/acid batteries with adequate ventilation. Room ventilation is required for batteries
utilized for standby power generation. Never recharge batteries in an unventilated, enclosed space.
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:
Respirator:
Protective equipment must ice won if the battery is cracked or otherwise damaged. HEPA respirator
exclaim operations. If the OSHAPEL is exceeded.
Eye safety: Goggles, face shield.
Electrical safety: Due to the low internal resistance of power batteries and high power density, high
levers of shorn developed across the battery terminals. Do not rest tools or cables on the battery use