Safety Data Sheet

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Safety Data Sheet for Interstate Batteries, Inc.: Battery, wet, filled with acid, UN2794 – revised July 19,
2017
3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Material
% by Wt.
CAS
Number
Eight Hour Exposure Limits
OSHA
PEL
ACGIH
TLV
NIOSH
REL
Lead
34
7439-92-1
50 g/m
3
150 g/m
3
100 g/m
3
Lead Oxide
31
1309-60-0
50 g/m
3
150 g/m
3
100 g/m
3
Lead Sulfate (Anglesite)
1
7446-14-2
50 g/m
3
150 g/m
3
100 g/m
3
Battery Electrolyte
(Sulfuric Acid (35%)
34
7664-93-9
1mg/m
3
0.2 mg/m
3
(respirable
thoracic
fraction)
1 mg/m
3
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
A. EYE CONTACT If a battery ruptures/explodes, do not rub or scratch exposed eye.
Immediately flush eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes, keeping eyelids open. Cold
water may be used. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
B. SKIN CONTACT If a battery ruptures/explodes, do not rub or scratch exposed skin. If liquid
gets on the
skin, immediately flush the contaminated skin with water for at least 15 minutes. If liquid
penetrates through the clothing, immediately remove the clothing and shoes under a safety
shower and continue to wash the skin for at least 15 minutes. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION
IMMEDIATELY.
C. INHALATION If a battery ruptures/explodes, move to fresh air in case of accidental
inhalation of mist. If breathing has stopped, perform artificial respiration. If breathing is
difficult, give oxygen. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
D. INGESTION If solutions of a battery chemicals have been swallowed and the person is
conscious, give one glass of water. Vomiting may occur spontaneously, but Do
NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
E. MOST IMPORTANT SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS, ACUTE OR DELAYED: