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Material Safety Data Sheet Battery Fluid,Acid (Electrolyte)

This Material Safety Data Information Sheet is principally directed to managerial, safety, hygiene and medical personnel. Thedescription of physical, chemical ~d toxicological properties and handling advice is based on experuhental results and past experience.It is intended as·a starting point for the development of health and safety procedures.

DOT LABELINGREQUIREMENTS

Shipping Name:Class:UN No.:

Battery fluid, acid8UN2796

HAZARDOUSINGREDIENTSIIDENTITY:

Sulfuric Acid - 66 °Baume

(Mineral Acid, Oil ofVitriol,H2S04, sulphuric acid)WATER40 CFR Part 372.45

OSHAPEL

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CASNUMBER7664-93-9

WEIGHT%

34-36

64-66

TOXICOLOGY DATA:

PHYSICAL & CHEMICALCHARACTERISTICS:

HMIS RATINGS

Health 3

Flammability 0Reactivity 2Personal Protection D

HAZARD INDEX

0= Insignificant

I = Slight 2 = ~~erate3 = High 4 = E5ftreme

Notification:

FOimula:

Formula Weight:Physical StatelDescription:

Boiling Point:Flash Point:

•Freezing Point:Odor:

pH:Specific Gravity:Vapor Density:Vapor Pressure:Water Solubility:ReportableQuantity:

Battery fluid, acid contains approximately 35% by weight of~S04(CAS No. 7664-93-9) and is subject to the reporting requirements ofsection 313 of Title III of the superfund amendments and re-authorizationact of 1986. It is also subject to the reporting requirements of 40 CFRpart 372.

Acute oral LD",: 2,140 mg/kg in ratio, skin and eye irritation (rabbit):Corrosive inhalation 1 hour LC", Rat: 347 PPM

Clear, colorless liquid

35% = 275° F approximateNot applicable35% = - 80° F (-6ZOC) approximateNoneLess than 1 (l % aqueous solution)35% = 1.265 (wllter = I)3.4 (Air = I at boiling point of sulfuric acid)35% = Less than ImmHg at lOO°F (37.8°C)Soluble in all proportions

1,000 Ib.l454 kg. As H2S04

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N/A

Dry chemical or CO2 small fires. Water fog, large fires.

no not direct water into acid tanks. Cool outside of furik

with water. Wear full-face, self-contained respirator,rubberized outer wear, gloves, boots.

Strong corrosive agent will attack most metals. Contactwith organics, nitrates, carbides, chlorates, etc. maycause ignition. Aliyl compounds and aldehydes undergopolymerization - possibly violent.

> Sulfuric acid will not burn but can start fires withorganic material, nitrates, carbides, chlorates and metalpowders. Flammable hydrogen gas can form when acidcontacts most metals. Hydrogen may accumulate incontainers, avoid ignition sources. spill over into sewersmay generate hydrogen gas or toxic sulfides. Additionof water to acid causes heat and possible splattering.

Stable

Contact with metals. organics.

Battery Fluid,Acid

••N/A

Unusual Fire and

Explosion Hazards:

Stability:Conditions to Avoid:

Incompatibility:(Materials to Avoid)

Flash Point:

Auto-IgnitionTemperature:

Extinguisher Media:

Special FireJr~ht~-Procedures:--

FIRE '"EXPLOSION DATA:

PHYSICAL HAZARDS:(REACTIVITY DATA)

Will Not Occur

All contact with organic substances and most metals.

3rd degree burns. Severe respiratory, skin and eyeirritant. Bronchitis Laryngeal and pulmonary edemamay result.

Any pre-existing respiratory disease, for exampleemphysema.

Prickling or burning sensation of skin and mucousmembranes. Coughing, sneezing, tightness of chest.difficulty in breathing.

Acute:

Medical Conditions

Generally A~gravatedby Exposure:

Hazardous

DecompositionProducts: Sulfur oxides at high temperature. Reacts with above to

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Polymerization:Conditionsto Avoid:

Signs andSymptoms ofExposure:

HEALTH HAZARDS:

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I.A.R.C. Moooarapbs:A limited study of reruaery workers IUUested • possible liDk betweeo sulfuric acid exposure andlaryDaeal caDCer. However, due to tbe small Dumber of workers involved and tbe mixed exposureto leYeraJ otber materials iDdudiDa dietbylsulfate (an I.A.R.C. and NTPc:an:iDoaeo), there is DOcause-and-effect relationship tbat can be inferredfrom tbe data nailable.

HEALTH HAZAR~S(continued) :

CbemicaI Usted u Carclnoaeo or Poteatial CarciDoaeo: ..

Battery Fluid,Acid

RECOMMENDATIONSTO PHYSICIAN:

1bese studies haTe beeo cODducted for various industries, but DOstudies of battery acidmanufacturiDa facilities have beeo iDc:luded. The overall weigbt of evideoc:e from animaltoxicity and human epidemiological studies show DOrelationship betweeo cancer and sulfuricacid exposure.

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NatioDal Toxiolo&>,Proaram: NOOSHA: NOCAUOSHA: NO

Prop65: NO

Emeraeoc:y and Ftnt Aid Procedures:Speed in removioa acid is esseotial. Treat lJlost uraeot symptoms first: cessatioD of breathioa,eye injury, skiD CODtac:t,shock. Seek medical assistADc:eeYeDif injury appears sliabt.Give physician detailed account of _ideot.

While the patient is being transported to a medical facility, apply compresses oficed water. If medical treatment must be delayed, immerse the affected area iniced water. If immersion is not practical, 'compresses of iced water can beapplied. Avoid freezing tissues.

Note to Physician: Continued washing of the affected area with cold oriced water will be helpful in removing the last traces ofsulfuric acid. Creams or ointments should not be appliedbefore or during the washing phase of the treatment.

ROUTES OF ENTRY: Inhalation:

, Eyes:

Skin:

Ingestion:

Conditions

Aggravated by:

Remove from exposure. CPR, if indicated. Give oxygen.

Flush immediately with large amounts of water for atleast 15 minutes. Hold eyelids open during flushing.

Flush immediately with large amounts of water. Removecontaminated clothing and shoes (this can be done whileunder shower).

Do not induce vomiting. Give large amounts of milk,

milk of magnesia or table oil or fresh eggs. Use water

when nothing else is available. Rinse mouth often.

Individuals with preexisting disease of the lungs may

have increased susceptibility to the toxicity of excessive

exposure.

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Battery Fluid,Acid

SPECIAL PRECAUI'IONSAND SPILL/LEAK

PROCEDURES:

•Precautions tobe Taken in

Handling and Storage: See "Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards." Do notstore near organics. Hydrogen may be generated insidedrums and tanks; avoid flames and sparks.

o.ther Precautions: ··-·_·;1\t~ver add water to contain~rs of aci$l. For spills,beware of acid reaction in sewers that may produceflammable hydrogen gas or toxic sulfides.

SPECIAL PROTECTIONINFORMATION/CONTROL

MEASURES:

Steps to be Taken inCase Material is

Released or Spilled: >

Waste DisposalMethods (ConsultFederal, State and

Local Regulations):

Respiratory Protection:

Ventilation:

Local Exhaust:_. . _., .'.- -Mechanical:

Protective Gloves:

Eye Protection:Other ProtectiveClothing orEquipment:

Work/HygienicPractices:

Maintenance ofContaminated

Equipment:

Labeling Priority:

Wear full acid-protective gear. Remove sources ofignition. N~utralize spill with lime or soda ash, flushto on-site waste water treatment system. Dike largespills. Do not wash into storm or sanitary sewer system.

.Flush as above. Neutralize with 'lime or soda ash,(a minimum of 5.2 pounds soda ash per j!allon ofbattery fluid, electrolyte). Consult regillations.

EPA hazardous waste 0002 ,;.corrosive and 0003 ­

reactive if discarded without prior neutralization.

When needed use NIOSH or MSHA approved halfor full-face mask with acid gas cartridge. For highconcentrations, use self-contained breathing unit.

RequiredYes "

Ventilate storage tanks before entry.Rubber

Chemical goggles or full-face shield.

Rubber safety shoes/boots. Rubber apron or full suitif splashes likely.

Prohibit smoking. Provide safety showers/eye washesnear work site. Train employees in chemical handlingpractices.

Use same precautions as in "Special Precautions"above.

Battery Fluid, Acid, 8, UN2796, Pg. II

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