Material Safety Data Sheet

resistant gloves with elbow
length gauntlet when filling
batteries.
Safety goggles.
Other Protective
Clothing or
Equipment
Ventilation as described in the Industrial Ventilation Manual produced by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial
Hygienists, shall be provided in areas where exposures are above the PEL or TLV specified by OSHA or other local, state and federal
regulations.
Acid-resistant rubber or plastic apron, boots and protective clothing. Safety shower and eyewash.
SECTION 9 -- PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling
Point
Electrolyte
Approx. 235
o
F
Vapor
Pressure
Electrolyte 1 mm
Hg @ 145.8
o
F
Specific
Gravity
Electrolyte (H
2
0 = 1)
1.250 - 1.320 pH < 2
Melting
Point
Polypropylene
< 320
o
F
Percent Volatile
by Volume (%)
Not
Applicable
Vapor
Density
Hydrogen (Air = 1) : 0.069
Electrolyte (Air = 1) : 3.4 At STP
Evaporation
Rate
Not
Applicable
Solubility
in Water
Electrolyte: 100% Soluble
Reactivity
in Water
Electrolyte - water reactive (1)
Appearance
and Odor
Battery: Polypropylene or hard rubber case, solid.
Lead: Gray, metallic, solid
Electrolyte: Liquid, colorless, oily fluid; nuisance odor when hot or charging battery.
SECTION 10 -- STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability
Unstable !
Stable "
Conditions
to Avoid
High temperatures - cases decompose at <320°F.
Avoid overcharging and smoking, or sparks near battery surface and rapid overcharge.
Incompatibility
(Materials to Avoid)
Sparks, Open flames, Keep battery case away from strong oxidizers.
Hazardous
Decomposition Products
An explosive hydrogen/oxygen mixture within the battery may occur during charging. Combustion can produce carbon
dioxide (CO
2
) and carbon monoxide (CO). Molten metals produce fumes and/or vapor that may be toxic or respiratory
irritants.
Hazardous
Polymerization
May Occur !
Will Not Occur "
Do not overcharge.
SECTION 11 -- TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
GENERAL: The primary routes of exposure to lead are ingestion or inhalation of dust and fumes.
ACUTE:
INGESTION/INHALATION: 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, hallucinations, 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 (when in the dissolved phase) is bio-accumulated by plants and animals, both aquatic and terrestrial.
SECTION 13 -- DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal
Methods
Lead-acid batteries are completely recyclable. Return whole scrap batteries to distributor, manufacturer or lead smelter
for recycling. For information on returning batteries to Trojan Battery Company for recycling call 800-423-6569. For
neutralized spills, place residue in acid-resistant containers with sorbent material, sand or earth and dispose of in
accordance with local, state and federal regulations for acid and lead compounds. Contact local and/or state
environmental officials regarding disposal information.
SECTION 14 -- TRANSPORT INFORMATION