Certifications 2

SECTION 5 - FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point – Not
Applicable
Flammable Limits in Air % by Volume:
Not Applicable
Extinguishing Media – Class ABC, CO
2
,
Halon
Auto-Ignition 675F (polypropylene)
Temperature
Special Fire Fighting
Procedures
Lead/acid batteries do not burn, or burn with difficulty. Do not use water on fires where molten metal is present. Extinguish fire with agent suitable
for surrounding combustible materials. Cool exterior of battery if exposed to fire to prevent rupture. The acid mist and vapors generated by heat or
fire are corrosive. Use NIOSH approved self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and full protective equipment operated in positive-pressure
mode.
Unusual Fire and
Explosion Hazards
Sulfuric acid vapors are generated upon overcharge and polypropylene case failure. Use adequate ventilation. Avoid open flames/sparks/other
sources of ignition near battery.
SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Procedures for Cleanup. Avoid contact with any spilled material. Contain spill, isolate hazard area, and deny entry. Limit site access to emergency responders. Neutralize with
sodium bicarbonate, soda ash, lime or other neutralizing agent. Place battery in suitable container for disposal. Dispose of contaminated material in accordance with applicable
local, state and federal regulations. Sodium bicarbonate, soda ash, sand, lime or other neutralizing agent should be kept on-site for spill remediation.
Personal Precautions: Acid resistant aprons, boots and protective clothing. ANSI approved safety glasses with side shields/face shield recommended.
Environmental Precautions: Lead and its compounds and sulfuric acid can pose a severe threat to the environment. Contamination of water, soil and air should be prevented.
SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions to be Taken
in Handling and Storage
Store away from reactive materials, open flames and sources of ignition as defined in Section 10 – Stability and Reactivity Data. Store batteries
in cool, dry, well-ventilated areas. Batteries should be stored under roof for protection against adverse weather conditions. Avoid damage to
containers.
Other Precautions
GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE AND WORK PRACTICES ARE MANDATORY. Refrain from eating, drinking or smoking in work areas.
Thoroughly wash hands, face, neck and arms, before eating, drinking and smoking. Work clothes and equipment should remain in designated
lead contaminated areas, and never taken home or laundered with personal clothing. Wash soiled clothing, work clothes and equipment before
reuse.
SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
Respiratory
Protection
(Specify Type)
None required under normal conditions. Acid/gas NIOSH approved respirator is required when the PEL is exceeded or employee experiences respiratory
irritation.
Ventilation
Store and handle in dry ventilated
area.
Local
Exhaust
When PEL is exceeded.
Mechanical
(General)
Not Applicable
Protective
Gloves
Wear rubber or plastic acid resistant gloves.
Eye Protection
ANSI approved safety glasses with side shields/face shield recommended
Other Protective
Clothing or
Equipment
Safety shower and eyewash.
SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling Point: Not Applicable
Vapor Not Applicable
Pressure
Specific 1.250-1.320 pH <2
Gravity
Melting Point: >320F (polypropylene)
Percent Volatile Not Applicable
By Volume
Vapor Hydrogen: 0.069 (Air =1)
Density Electrolyte: 3.4 @ STP (Air = 1)
Evaporation Not applicable
Rate
Solubility 100% soluble (electrolyte)
In water
Reactivity in Water Electrolyte – Water Reactive (1)
Appearance and Odor: Battery: Co-polymer polypropylene, solid; may be contained within an outer casing of aluminum or steel. Case has metal terminals.
Lead: Gray, metallic, solid; brown/grey oxide
Electrolyte: Odorless, liquid absorbed in glass mat material.
No apparent odor.
SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable
Conditions to Avoid: Avoid overcharging and smoking, or sparks near battery surface. High temperatures-cases decompose at >320F.
Incompatibility
(Materials to Avoid)
Sparks, open flames, keep battery away from strong oxidizers.
Hazardous
Decomposition Products
Combustion can produce carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide.
Hazardous
Polymerization
Hazardous Polymerization has not been reported.
SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
GENERAL: The primary routes of exposure to lead are ingestion or inhalation of dust and fumes.
ACUTE:
INHALATION/INGESTION: Exposure to lead and its compounds may cause headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal spasms, fatigue, sleep disturbances, weight loss, anemia,
and pain in the legs, arms and joints. Kidney damage, as well as anemia, can occur from acute exposure.
CHRONIC:
INHALATION/INGESTION: Prolonged exposure to lead and its compounds may produce many of the symptoms of short-term exposure and may also cause central nervous
system damage, gastrointestinal disturbances, anemia, and wrist drop. Symptoms of central nervous system damage include fatigue, headaches, tremors, hypertension,
hallucination, convulsions and delirium. Kidney dysfunction and possible injury has also been associated with chronic lead poisoning. Chronic over-exposure to lead has been
implicated as a causative agent for the impairment of male and female reproductive capacity, but there is at present, no substantiation of the implication. Pregnant women
should be protected from excessive exposure. Lead can cross the placental barrier and unborn children may suffer neurological damage or developmental problems due to
excessive lead exposure in pregnant women.
SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
In most surface water and groundwater, lead forms compounds with anions such as hydroxides, carbonates, sulfates, and phosphates, and precipitates out of the water column.
Lead may occur as sorbed ions or surface coatings on sediment mineral particles or may be carried in colloidal particles in surface water. Most lead is strongly retained in soil,
resulting in little mobility. Lead may be immobilized by ion exchange with hydrous oxides or clays or by chelation with humic or fulvic acids in the soil. Lead (dissolved phase) is
bioaccumulated by plants and animals, both aquatic and terrestrial.