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Absolyte® GP V-0 VRLA Battery

Absolyte® GP V-0 VRLA Battery
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IV. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA Flash Point: Not Applicable Flammable Limits: LEL = 4.1% (Hydrogen Gas in air); UEL = 74.2% Extinguishing media :CO > 2 ;foam; dry chemical Special Fire Fighting Procedures :Use positive pressure, self-contained breathing apparatus. Beware of acid splatter during water application and wear acid-resistant clothing, gloves, face and eye protection. If batteries are on charge, shut off power to the charging equipment, but, note that strings ofseries connected batteries may still pose risk of electric shock even when charging equipment is shut down. Unusual...

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VI. HEALTH HAZARD DATA (CONTINUED) Effects of Overexposure - Acute: Electrolyte :Severe skin irritation, burns, damage to cornea may cause blindness, upper respiratory irritation. Leadcompounds :Headache, fatigue, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, muscular aches and weakness, sleep disturbances, and irritability. Effects of Overexposure - Chronic: Electrolyte :Possible erosion of tooth enamel; inflammation of nose, throat, and bronchial tubes, and scarring of the cornea. Leadcompounds :Anemia; neuropathy, particularly of the motor nerves, with wrist drop; kidney...

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IX. OTHER REGULATORY INFORMATION (CONTINUED) CERCLA(Superfund) and EPCRA: (a) Reportable Quantity (RQ) for spilled 100% sulfuric acid under CERCLA (Superfund) and EPCRA (Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act)is 1,000lbs. State and local reportable quantities for spilled sulfuric acid may vary. (b) Sulfuric acid is a listedExtremely Hazardous SubstanceӔ under EPCRA, with a ThresholdPlanning Quantity (TPQ) of 1,000lbs (c) EPCRA Section 302notification is required if 1,000lbs or more of sulfuric acid is present at one site. An average automotive/commercial battery contains...

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PREPARED BY: GNB INDUSTRIAL POWER ADIVISION OF EXIDE TECHNOLOGIES 3950SUSSEX AVENUE AURORA, IL 60504-7932 800872-0471 VENDEE AND THIRD PERSONS ASSUME THE RISK OF INJURY PROXIMATELY CAUSED BY THE MATERIAL IF REASONABLE SAFETY PROCEDURES ARE NOT FOLLOWED AS PROVIDED FOR IN THE DATA SHEET, AND VENDOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INJURY TO VENDEE OR THIRD PERSONS PROXIMATELY CAUSED BY ABNORMAL USE OF THE MATERIAL EVEN IF REASONABLE PROCEDURES ARE FOLLOWED. ALL PERSONS USING THIS PRODUCT, ALL PERSONS WORKING IN AN AREA WHERE THIS PRODUCT IS USED, AND ALL PERSONS HANDLING THIS PRODUCT SHOULD BE...

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