®– Material Safety Data Sheet –Lead Acid Battery Wet, Filled with AcidSECTION IManufacturer’s Name: Date: March 15, 2002East Penn Manufacturing Co., Inc.Deka Road, Lyon Station, PA 19536 Trade Name: Electric Storage battery, SLI orIndustrial batteryTelephone Number for Information: (610) 682-6361 Classification: Battery wet, filled with acid, electric storageEmergency Telephone Number: CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300, UN2794In Washington D.C. or outside continental U.S., call 1-202-483-7616SECTION IIHAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS/IDENTITY INFORMATIONHazardous ComponentsSpecific Chemical Identity(Common Name (s))OSHA PEL ACGIH TLVRangePercentBy Weight AverageLead, CAS #7439921 0.05 mg/m30.05 mg/m343-70 65Sulfuric Acid, CAS #7664939 1.00 mg/m31.00 mg/m320-44 25Antimony, CAS #7440360 0.50 mg/m30.50 mg/m30-4 <1Arsenic, CAS #7440382 0.01 mg/m30.01 mg/m3<.01 -Polypropylene, CAS #9003070 - - 5-10 8Calcium, CAS #7440702 1.0 mg/m31.0 mg/m3<1 <1SECTION IIIPHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICSElectrolyte (Sulfuric Acid):Appearance and Odor: Clear, Odorless, Colorless Solubility in Water: CompletelyBoiling Point: approximately 235o F Specific Gravity (H20=1): 1.220 – 1.325Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate=1): less than 1.0 Vapor Density (AIR=1): N/AMelting Point: N/A Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): 13SECTION IVFIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATAFlash Point (Method Used): Non-Flammable Flammable Limits: *Hydrogen GasExtinguishing Media: Class ABC extinguisher, CO2 LEL: 4% UEL 74%Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Cool exterior of battery if exposed to fire to prevent rupture. The acid mist and vapors ina fire situation are corrosive. Wear special respiratory protection (SCBA) and clothing.Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: *Hydrogen gas, which may explode if ignited, is produced by this battery, especiallywhen charging. Use adequate ventilation; avoid open flames, sparks, or other sources of ignition.SECTION VREACTIVITY DATAStability: Stable Condition to Avoid: Prolonged overcharging, sources of ignitionIncompatibility (Materials to Avoid): Sulfuric Acid: Contact with combustibles and organic materials may cause fire andexplosion. Also reacts violently with strong reducing agents, metals, strong oxidizers and water. Contact with metals mayproduce toxic sulfur dioxide fumes and may release flammable hydrogen gas.Hazardous Decomposition of By-Products: Sulfuric Acid: Excessive overcharging or fire may create Sulfur trioxide,carbon monoxide, sulfuric acid mist, sulfur dioxide, and hydrogen.Lead Compounds: Contact with strong acid or base or presence of nascent hydrogen may generate highly toxic arsine gas.MSDS: Battery Wet, Filled with Acid; Page 2 of 3SECTION VIHEALTH HAZARD DATARoute(s) of Entry: Not Applicable under normal use. (Inhalation, skin contact, and ingestion)Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic): Do not open battery, avoid contact with internal components. Internal componentsare Oxide lead and electrolyte. Short term exposure: Sulfuric acid may cause irritation of eyes, nose, and throat. Prolongedcontact may cause severe burns. Long term exposure: Repeated contact causes irritation and skin burns. Repeated exposure tomist may cause erosion of teeth, chronic eye irritation and/or chronic inflammation of the nose, throat, and bronchial tubes.TARGET ORGAN: (Electrolyte) respiratory system, eyes, skin, and teethCarcinogenicity: Sulfuric Acid: The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified “strong inorganic acid mist containingsulfuric acid” as a Category 1 carcinogen, a substance that is carcinogenic to humans. This classification does not apply toliquid forms of sulfuric acid contained within a battery. Inorganic acid mist (sulfuric acid mist) is not generated under normaluse of this product. Misuse of the product such as overcharging, may result in the generation of sulfuric acid mist.Lead Compounds: Lead is listed as a 2B carcinogen, likely in animals at extreme doses. Proof of carcinogenicity in humans islacking at present.Arsenic: Listed by National Toxicology Program (NTP), IARC, OSHA and NIOSH as a carcinogen only after prolongedexposure at high levels.Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: Acid contact may cause irritation of eyes, nose and throat. Breathing of mist mayproduce respiratory difficulty. Contact with eyes and skin causes irritation and skin burns. Sulfuric acid is a CORROSIVEchemical.Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: Sulfuric Acid Mist exposure may aggravate medical conditionssuch as, pulmonary edema, bronchitis, emphysema, dental erosion, and tracheobronchitis. Pregnant women and children mustbe protected from lead exposure.Emergency and First Aid Procedures: (Sulfuric Acid)1) Flush contacted area with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing andobtain medical attention if necessary. Eye wash and/or emergency shower should be readily available.2) If swallowed, give large volumes of water. DO NOT induce vomiting, obtain medical treatment.SECTION VIIPRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USESteps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled: SULFURIC ACID: Dilute spill cautiously with five to sixvolumes of water and gradually neutralize with sodium bicarbonate, soda ash or lime. When exposure level is not known, wearNIOSH approved positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus. Reference North American Emergency ResponseGuidebook, #154.Waste Disposal Method: Lead-acid batteries are completely recyclable. For information on returning batteries to East Pennfor recycling, contact your East Penn Representative. Dispose of any collected material in accordance with local, state orapplicable federal regulations.Precautions to be Taken in Handling and Storing: Store away from reactive material as defined in Section V, ReactivityData. Place cardboard between layers of stacked batteries to avoid damage and short circuit. Do not allow metallic materialsto simultaneously contact both terminals.Other Precautions: Sodium bicarbonate, soda ash,