Safety Data Sheet

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Safety Data Sheet for Interstate Batteries, Inc.: Battery, wet, filled with acid, UN2794 – revised July 19,
2017
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
A. OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMIT(S), BIOLOGICAL EXPOSURE STANDARD
OSHA-PEL 0.05 mg/m3 (Lead), 1 mg/m3 (Sulfuric acid), 0.5 mg/m3 (Antimony)
ACGIH-TLV TWA 0.05 mg/m3 (Lead), TWA 0.2 mg/m3 (Sulfuric acid, TWA 0.5
mg/m3(Antimony)
B.APPROPRIATE ENGINEERING CONTROLS
Use local exhaust ventilation if necessary to control airborne mist and vapor.
C. INDIVIDUAL PROTECTION MEASURES
Respiratory protection: If significant mists or aerosols are generated an approved respirator is
recommended. If respiratory protection is required, institute a complete
respiratory protection program including selection, fit testing, training,
maintenance and inspection.
Eye protection Wear safety glasses with side shields (or goggles).
Hand protection: Wear chemical resistant gloves. Gloves should be replaced immediately if
signs of degradation are observed.
Body protection: Use good work and personal hygiene practices to avoid exposure. Consider the
provision in the work area of a safety shower and eyewash. Always wash
thoroughly after handling chemicals.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
A. APPEARANCE (PHYSICAL STATE, COLOUR etc.): Off-white cloudy liquid with solid
object.
B. Odor: Characteristics.
C. ODOR THRESHOLD: Not available.
D. pH: pH < 1 (Sulfuric acid)
E. MELTING POINT/FREEZING POINT Not available.
F. INITIAL BOILING POINT AND BOILING RANGE: Not available.
G. FLASH POINT: Non-flammable.
H. EVAPORATION RATE: Not available.
I. FLAMMABILITY (SOLID, GAS): Not applicable.
J. UPPER/LOWER FLAMMABILITY OR EXPLOSIVE LIMITS: Non-Flammable
K. VAPOR PRESSURE: Not available
L. SOLUBILITY: Soluble in water.
M. VAPOR DENSITY: Not available
N. SPECIFIC GRAVITY: Not available