Material Safety Data Sheet
III
Skin
Rubber gloves, Apron, Safety
shoes
Protective equipment must be worn if battery is cracked or
otherwise damaged.
Respiratory
Respirator (for lead)
A respirator should be worn during reclaim operations if the
TLV exceeded.
Eyes
Safety goggles, Face Shield
In the UK use of this material must be assessed under the
COSHH regulations.
SECTION 5--- FIRST AID MEASURES
Emergency and First Aid
Procedures
Contact with internal components if battery is opened/broken.
1. Inhalation Remove to fresh air and provide medical oxygen/CPR if needed. Obtain medical
attention.
2. Eyes Immediately ush with water for at least 15 minutes, hold eyelids open. Obtain medical
attention.
3. Skin Flush contacted area with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove
contaminated clothing and obtain medical attention if necessary.
4. Ingestion Do not induce vomiting. If conscious drink large amounts of water/milk. Obtain medical
attention. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person
SECTION6--- FLAMMABILITY DATA
Components Flash Point
Explosive
Limits
Comments
Lead None None
Sulfuric Acid None None
Hydrogen
259ˇć
4%-74.2%
Emit hydrogen only if over charged (Voltage>2.4 VPC). To avoid the
chance of a re or explosion, keep sparks and other sources of
ignition away from the battery. Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical,
Foam, CO2
Fiberglass
Separator
N/A N/A Toxic vapors may be released. In case of re: wear self-contained
breathing apparatus.
ABS None N/A Danger: Vapors may cause Flash Fire. Harmful or Fatal if Swallowed.
Vapor Harmful.
PP
None
N/A
Temperatures over 300
o
C (572
o
F) may release combustible gases. In
case of re: wear positive pressure self-contained breathing
apparatus.
SECTION 7--- REACTIVITY DATA
Components
Lead/lead compounds
Stability Stable
Incompatibility Potassium, carbides, suldes, peroxides, phosphorus, sulfurs
Decomposition
Products
Oxides of lead and sulfur.
Condition To Avoid
High temperature, Sparks and other sources of ignition.