Material Safety Data Sheet
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PREPARED BY: A.L. Csontos, Director-Environmental Engineering Date Prepared: 5/05
MANUFACTURER: Douglas Battery Manufacturing Company 500 Battery Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Product Information (800) 368-4527 Internet Address:
www.douglasbattery.com
THE INFORMATION BELOW IS BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE AND REPRESENTS THE BEST INFORMATION CURRENTLY AVAILABLE TO US. HOWEVER,
WE MAKE NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO SUCH INFORMATION, AND
WE ASSUME NO LIABILITY RESULTING FROM ITS USE. USERS SHOULD MAKE THEIR OWN INVESTIGATIONS TO DETERMINE THE SUITABILITY OF THE
INFORMATION FOR THEIR PARTICULAR PURPOSES.
SECTION 1 – IDENTITY
Common Name: LEAD/ACID STORAGE BATTERY
Chemical Name: Lead/Acid Storage Battery Chemical Family: Electric Storage Battery
DOT Shipping Name: Battery, Wet, Filled With Acid, 8, UN 2794, PG III
SECTION 2 – HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Principal Hazardous Component(s)
(chemical & common name(s))
C.A.S.
Hazard Category %
ACGIH
TLV
OSHA
PEL/TWA
Lead/Lead Oxide/Lead Sulfate 7439-92-1 Acute-Chronic 60 - 70% 0.15 mg/m
3
0.05 mg/m
3
Antimony 7440-36-0 Chronic 0.5 - 2.5% 0.5 mg/m
3
0.5 mg/m
3
Arsenic 7440-38-2 Acute-Chronic < 0.1% 0.2 mg/m
3
0.01 mg/m
3
Sulfuric Acid (Battery Electrolyte)
7664-93-9
Reactive-Oxidizer
Acute-Chronic
10 - 38% 1.0 mg/m
3
100 mg/m
3
Calcium 7440-70-2 Reactive < 0.15%
Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
This Product description or Tradename contains toxic chemicals subject to reporting requirements under Section 313 of Title III the “Superfund
Amendments and Reauthorization Act” of 1986 and 40 CFR 372 and California Proposition 65.
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: Battery Posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
SECTION 3 – PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS (Fire & Explosion Data)
Boiling Electrolyte Vapor Electrolyte Specific Electrolyte (H2O = 1) pH
Point Approx. 275º F Pressure 1 mm Hg @ 145.8ºF Gravity 1.080-1.400 Electrolyte <1
Percent Volatile Not Applicable Vapor Density Hydrogen (Air = 1):0.069 Evaporation Rate Not Applicable
by Volume (%) Electrolyte (Air = 1) :3.4
Appearance and Odor Battery: Polypropylene or hard rubber case, solid.
Lead: gray, metallic, solid.
Electrolyte: Liquid, colorless, oily fluid; acid odor when hot or charging battery.
Flash Not Flammable Limits Hydrogen Lower Upper Extinguisher Media Halon, dry chemical
Point Applicable in Air% by Volume (H2) 4.1% 74.2% Polypropylene Auto-Ignition Temperature 675ºF
Special Fire Lead/Acid batteries do not burn, or burn with difficulty. Extinguish fire with agent suitable for surrounding
Fighting Procedures combustible materials. Cool exterior of battery if exposed to fire to prevent rupture. The acid mist and vapors
generated by heat or fire are corrosive. Wear respiratory protection (SCBA) and protective clothing.
Unusual Fire and Hydrogen gas and sulfuric acid vapors are generated upon overcharging. Hydrogen gas may be
Explosion Hazards flammable or explosive when mixed with air, oxygen, or chlorine. Ensure adequate ventilation of charging areas
consistent with OSHA (29 CFR 1910 & 1926), National Fire Code, ACGIH and other relevant standards.
MSDS – 009 (rev.2)
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