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Valve Regulated Lead-Acid Battery Revision Date:02.02.2021
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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/m3
TWA: 50 μg/m3 TWA: 50 μg/m3
Pb
Action Level: 30 μg/m3 Poison,
See 29 CFR 1910.1025 Action
Level: 30 μg/m3 Pb Poison, See
29 CFR 1910.1025
IDLH: 100 mg/m3
TWA: 0.050 mg/m3
Lead dioxide
1309-60-0
TWA: 0.05 mg/m3 Pb
TWA: 50 μg/m3 Pb
Action Level: 30 μg/m3 Pb
Poison, See 29 CFR 1910.1025
IDLH: 100 mg/m3 Pb
TWA: 0.050 mg/m3 Pb
Sulfuric acid
7664-93-9
TWA: 0.2 mg/m3 thoracic fraction
TWA: 1 mg/m3
(vacated) TWA: 1 mg/m3
IDLH: 15 mg/m3
TWA: 1 mg/m3
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
Appropriate engineering controls
Engineering Measures
Vacated limits revoked by the Court of Appeals decision in AFL-CIO v. OSHA,
965 F.2d 962 (11th Cir., 1992) See section 15 for national exposure control
parameters
Showers
Eyewash stations
Ventilation systems
Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment
Eye/Face Protection
Skin and Body Protection
Respiratory Protection
Hygiene Measures
None required for consumer use. If splashes are likely to occur: Face
protection shield.
Wear protective gloves and protective clothing. Long sleeved clothing.
Chemical resistant apron. Impervious gloves.
No protective equipment is needed under normal use conditions. If exposure
limits are exceeded or irritation is experienced, ventilation and evacuation
may be required.
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Do not
eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Take off contaminated clothing
and wash before reuse. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Wear
suitable gloves and eye/face protection. Contaminated work clothing should
not be allowed out of the workplace. Regular cleaning of equipment, work
area and clothing is recommended. Wash hands before breaks and
immediately after handling the product. For environmental protection, remove
and wash all contaminated protective equipment before re-use.