SDS

Battery electrolyte (acid): Combustible materials, strong reducing agents, most metals,
carbides,
organic materials, chlorates, nitrates, picrates, and fulminates.
Hazardous Decomposition Products
Lead/Lead compounds: Oxides of lead and sulfur
Battery electrolyte (acid): Hydrogen, sulfur dioxide, sulfur trioxide
Hazardous Polymerization
 May Occur  Will Not Occur
Conditions to Avoid
High temperature. Battery electrolyte (acid) will react with water
to produce heat. Can react with oxidizing or reducing agents.
VII. Control Measures
Engineering Controls
Store sealed lead acid batteries at ambient temperature. Never recharge batteries in an
unventilated, enclosed space. Do not subject product to open flame or fire. Avoid
conditions that
could cause arcing between terminals.
Work Practices
Do not carry battery by terminals. Do not drop battery, puncture or attempt to open battery
case.
Avoid contact with the internal components of a battery.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Respiratory Protection
None required for normal handling of finished product.
Eyes and Face
None required under for finished product under normal conditions of use. If necessary to
handle
broken product, chemical splash goggles are recommended.
Hands, Arms, and Body
None required for normal handling of finished product. If necessary to handle broken
product, Vinylcoated,
PVC, gauntlet-type gloves with rough finish are recommended..
Other Special Clothing and Equipment
Safety footwear meeting the requirements of ANSI Z 41.1 – 1991 is recommended when it
in
necessary to handle the finished product.
VIII. Safe Handling Precautions
Hygiene Practices
Wash hands thoroughly before eating, drinking, or smoking after handling batteries.
Protective Measures to be Taken During Non-Routine Tasks, Including Equipment Maintenance
Do not carry battery by terminals. Do not drop battery, puncture or attempt to open battery
case. Do
not subject product to open flame or fire and avoid situations that could cause arcing
between
terminals.
SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
Title:
Material Safety Data Sheet for
All Optima Batteries
Date:
1/11/08
Rev:
L
Page:
4 of 5
File Name:
MSDS battery
Protective Measures to be Taken if Material is Released or Spilled