MSB VRLA Battery with Flame Retardant Jar and Covers
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I. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION MANUFACTURERCHEMICAL/TRADE NAME MSB Valve Regulated Lead AcidGNB Industrial Power(as used on label)BatteryA Division of Exide Technologies 3950 Sussex Avenue Aurora, IL 60504-7932FOR INFORMATIONCHEMICAL FAMILY/Electrical Storage BatteryPrimary: MACTEC Engineering and Consulting, Inc.CLASSIFICATION Attention: DeLyn Thompson (770) 421-3364 Secondary: Environmental, Safety & Health DATE ISSUED:May 4, 2005 Attention: Fred Ganster (610) 921-4052FOR EMERGENCY CHEMTREC (800) 424-9300CHEMTREC INTERNATIONAL (703) 527-3887 Collect 24-hour Emergency Response ContactAsk for Environmental Coordinator II. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS/IDENTITY INFORMATION Approximate Air Exposure Limits (ֵg/m > 3 ) Components CAS Number % by Wt. OSHA ACGIHNIOSH Inorganic components of: Lead7439-92-160-70505050 Tin7440-31-51-2200020002000 Copper7440-50-8< 1 100010001000 Calcinated ClayN/A< 1.2N/AN/AN/A Antimony Oxide7440-36-0< 0.6 500500500 Electrolyte (sulfuric acid)7664-93-920-2110002001000 Case Material: Polypropylene9003-07-04-5N/AN/AN/A Plate separator material: Glass N/A7-8N/AN/AN/A NOTE:Inorganic lead and electrolyte (water and sulfuric acid solution) are the primary components of every battery manufactured byExide Technologies or its subsidiaries. Other ingredients may be present dependent upon battery type. Polypropylene is the principal case material of automotive and commercial batteries. III. PHYSICAL DATA Boiling Point (Electrolyte)203 F (at 760 mm Hg)Specific Gravity (H > 2 0=1)1.230 to 1.350 Melting PointNot Applicable Solubility in Water100%Vapor Pressure (mm Hg at 20 аC)10 Evaporation Rate(Butyl acetate=1)Less Than 1Vapor Density (AIR=1)Greater than 1 Appearance and OdorA clear liquid with a sharp,penetrating, pungent odor. Abattery is a manufactured article; no apparent odor.% Volatiles by WeightNot Applicable > Z99-MSDS-MSB Rev. AD 2005-05 Page 1 of 5 ANY PHOTOCOPY MUST BE OF THIS ENTIRE DOCUMENT >

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 of series connected batteries may still pose risk of electric shock even when charging equipment is shut down....

VI. HEALTH HAZARD DATA (CONTINUED) Effects of Overexposure - Acute: Electrolyte : Severe skin irritation, burns, damage to cornea may cause blindness, upper respiratory irritation. Lead compounds : 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. Lead compounds : Anemia; neuropathy, particularly of the motor nerves, with wrist drop;...

VII. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE (CONTINUED) Waste Disposal Methods: Sulfuric Acid: Neutralize as described above for a spill, collect residue and place in a container labeled as containing hazardouswaste. Dispose of as a hazardous waste. If uncertain about labeling procedures, call your local battery distributor or listed contact. DO NOT FLUSH LEAD CONTAMINATED ACID TO SEWER Spent batteries: Send to secondary lead smelter for recycling following applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Precautionary Labeling: POISON - CAUSES SEVERE BURNS DANGER - EXPLOSIVE GASES...

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 1,000 lbs. State and local reportable quantities for spilled sulfuric acid may vary. (b) Sulfuric acid is a listed "Extremely Hazardous Substance" under EPCRA, with a Threshold Planning Quantity (TPQ) of 1,000lbs. (c) EPCRA Section 302 notification is required if 1,000 lbs or more of sulfuric acid is present at one site. An average automotive/commercial battery...