Lucent Technologies Round Cell Batteries
Issue 3 December 1999 Safety 4 - 3
Poison Lead-acid batteries contain electrolyte (sulfuric acid and water), a
highly corrosive substance. It is possible that certain types of physical
damage and/or abusive charging may force electrolyte outside the
battery container.
• When handling batteries or cells, wear protective equipment (e.g.,
acid-resistant rubber gloves, acid-resistant rubber aprons, and
impact-resistant, splash-proof goggles or full face mask).
• Even when not handling batteries, as a minimum protection wear
splash-proof and impact-resistant goggles while working around
batteries or on equipment containing batteries.
• Never tip a cell more than 25 degrees or electrolyte may spill through
the vent.
The following items can be ordered from Lucent Technologies. These
items should be made available to anyone working around batteries. The
local, state, or federal codes for certain installations may require some
of these items to be installed and/or kept at the installation site.
• Protective gear
• Battery cleaning and maintenance kits
• Acid spill clean-up kit
• Acid Spill Management System
POISON
CAUSES SEVERE BURNS
Lead-acid batteries contain toxic materials (lead, lead compounds,
and sulfuric acid). Do not incinerate or mutilate. Avoid contact with
skin, eyes, or clothing. Recycle batteries in approved reclamation
centers according to local, state, and federal regulations.
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