MSDS

VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg at 20)
SULPHURIC ACID : 11.7
LEAD: NEGLIGIBLE
SOLUBILITY IN H
2O
SULPHURIC ACID : 100%
LEAD: INSOLUBLE IN WATER
% VOLATILES BY WEIGHT
SULPHURIC ACID : 0
LEAD: NEGLIGIBLE
EVAPORATION RATE (Butyl Acetate=1)
SULPHURIC ACID : Not Determined
LEAD: N/A
APPEARANCE AND ODOR :
Battery Electrolyte (acid) is a clear to cloudy liquid with slight acidic odor. Acid
saturated lead oxide is a dark reddish-brown to gray solid with slight acidic odor.
MAIN HAZARD : Poison, corrosive
4.HEALTH HAZAD INFORMATION
NOTE: Under normal condition of battery use, internal components will not present a
health hazard. The following information is provided for battery electrolyte (acid) and
lead for exposure that may occur during battery production or container breakage or
under extreme heat conditions such as fire.
ROUTES AND METHODS OF ENTRY :
1) INHALATION :
Battery electrolyte (acid) mist generated during battery formation may casue
respiratory irritation.
2) SKIN CONTACT :
Battery electrolyte (acid) may cause irritative contact dermatitis.
SKIN ABSORPTION :
Skin absorption is not a significant route of entry.
3) EYE CONTACT :
Battery electrolyte (acid) will irritate the eyes upon contact.
4) INGESTION :
Ingestion is not expected to be a significant route of entry.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE:
Acid contact may cause irritation of eyes, nose and throat. Breathing of mist may
produce respiratory difficulty. Contact with eyes and skin causes irritation and skin
burns. Sulphuric acid is a CORROSIVE chemical.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE:
Sulphuric Acid Mist exposure may aggravate medical conditions such as, pulmonary
edema, bronchitis, emphysema, dental erosion, and tracheobronchitis. Pregnant
women and children must be protected from lead exposure.
POTENTIAL TO CAUSE CANCER :