Safety Data Sheet

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Safety Data Sheet for Interstate Batteries, Inc.: Battery, wet, filled with acid, UN2794 – revised July 19,
2017
EYES: If a battery ruptures/explodes, direct contact with the liquid or exposure to vapors or
mists may cause tearing, redness, swelling, corneal damage and irreversible eye damage.
Splashes of acid in the eyes will cause severe burns.
SKIN: Direct contact with acid inside of a battery can be severely irritating to the skin and may
result in redness, swelling, burns and severe skin damage. Skin contact may aggravate an
existing dermatitis condition
INHALATION: Not a likely route of exposure. If a battery ruptures/explodes, the acid or gas
may be harmful or fatal if inhaled in a confined area. May cause severe irritation and burns of the
nose,
throat and respiratory tract.
INGESTION: If ingested, the acid in the battery causes serious burns of the mouth or
perforation of the esophagus or stomach. May be fatal if swallowed. The lead in the battery can
be ingested if particles of lead are ingested through the particles entering an open container of
food or liquid is. Also, particles of acid on a person’s hands can contaminate food, drink, or
cigarettes that are handled, so hands should be thoroughly washed after touching a battery.
Lead may be toxic to blood, kidneys, and the central nervous system (CNS). Repeated or
prolonged
exposure to lead can produce target organs damage.
F. INDICATION OF IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION AND NOTES FOR PHYSICIAN
Based on the individual reactions of the patient, the physician's judgment
should be used to control symptoms and clinical condition.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
A. SUITABLE (AND UNSUITABLE) EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire.
If a battery ruptures/explodes, use dry chemical, soda ash, lime, sand or carbon dioxide.
B. SPECIFIC HAZARDS ARISING FROM THE CHEMICAL
Lead, lead compounds and sulfuric acid fume may be released during a fire
involving the product.
C. SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND PRECAUTIONS FOR FIRE FIGHTERS
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and full fire-fighting
protective clothing.
D. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD