SDS

1110887 - VALVE REGULATED LEAD ACID BATTERY
NON-SPILLABLE
Revision Date 24-Mar-2016
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Handling
Unless involved in recycling operations, do not breach the casing or empty the contents of
the battery. There may be increasing risk of electrical shock from strings of connected
batteries. Keep containers tightly closed when not in use.
In case of battery case rupture: Avoid contact with internal components. Keep vent caps
on and cover terminals to prevent short circuits. Place cardboard between layers of
stacked automotive batteries to avoid damage and short circuits. Keep away from
combustible materials, organic chemicals, reducing substances, metals, strong oxidizers
and water. Use banding or stretch wrap to secure items for shipping. Handle in
accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Avoid contact with skin, eyes
or clothing. Use personal protection equipment.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage
Store batteries under roof in cool, dry, well-ventilated areas separated from incompatible
material and from activities that may create flames, spark or heat. Store on smooth,
impervious surfaces provided with measures for liquid containment in the rupture, spill or
release of electrolyte. Keep away from metallic objects that could bridge the terminals on
a battery and create a dangerous short-circuit. Store locked up. Keep out of the reach of
children. Store away from other materials.
Charging
There is a possible risk of electric shock from charging equipment and from strings of series
connected batteries, whether or not being charged. Shut-off power to chargers whenever
not in use and before detachment of any circuit connections. Batteries being charged will
generate and release flammable hydrogen gas. Charging space should be ventilated.
Keep battery vent caps in position. Prohibit smoking and avoid creation of flames and
sparks nearby. Wear face and eye protection when near batteries being charged.
Incompatible Products
Acids. Bases. Oxidizing agent.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Control parameters
Exposure Guidelines
Chemical name
ACGIH TLV
OSHA PEL
NIOSH IDLH
Lead
7439-92-1
TWA: 0.05 mg/m
3
TWA: 50 µg/m
3
TWA: 50 µg/m
3
Pb
Action Level: 30 µg/m
3
Poison,
See 29 CFR 1910.1025 Action
Level: 30 µg/m
3
Pb Poison,
See 29 CFR 1910.1025
IDLH: 100 mg/m
3
TWA: 0.050 mg/m
3
Sulfuric acid
7664-93-9
TWA: 0.2 mg/m
3
thoracic
fraction
TWA: 1 mg/m
3
(vacated) TWA: 1 mg/m
3
IDLH: 15 mg/m
3
TWA: 1 mg/m
3
ACGIH TLV: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists - Threshold Limit Value OSHA PEL: Occupational Safety and Health
Administration - Permissible Exposure Limits NIOSH IDLH Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health
Other Exposure Guidelines
Vacated limits revoked by the Court of Appeals decision in AFL-CIO v. OSHA, 965 F.2d
962 (11th Cir., 1992)
Appropriate engineering controls