Lead/Acid Battery

Remove from exposure.

Flush the exposed skin with large amounts of water for 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing.

Force eyes open and rinse with clean, cool, running water for 15 minutes. Do not use eye drops or other medication unless advised to do so by a doctor.

Give large quantities of water; Do NOT induce vomiting.

Class ABC extinguisher, carbon dioxide, foam, halon, water spray.

Acid mists and vapors, toxic fumes from burning plastic. Highly flammable hydrogen gas is generated during charging and operation of batteries. If ignited by burning cigarette, naked flame or spark, may cause battery explosion with dispersion of casing fragments and corrosive liquid electrolyte.

Cool exterior of battery if exposed to fire to prevent rupture.

Neutralize the spill with baking soda, household ammonia and/or water. Rinse clean.

Remove combustible materials and all sources of ignition. Contain spill by dinking with soda ash (sodium carbonate) or quicklime (calcium oxide). Cover spill with neutralizing agent such as soda ash or quicklime. Mix well. When mixture is neutral collect the residue in a suitable container and dispose of per local, state and federal waste regulations. Wear acid resistant boots, face shield, chemical splash goggles, and acid resistant gloves. Do not release unneutralized acid.

Avoid release to the environment. Do not release unneutralized acid.

Neutralize the spill with baking soda, household ammonia and/or water. Rinse clean. Cover spill with neutralizing agent such as soda ash or quicklime. Mix well. When mixture is neutral collect the residue in a suitable container.

Materials: baking soda, household ammonia, water, soda ash (sodium carbonate), quicklime (calcium oxide)

Use a battery carrier to lift battery or place hands at opposite corners to avoid spilling acid through the vents. Avoid contact with internal components of batteries. Do not tilt batteries to an angle greater than 45 degrees. Do not smoke when working near a battery.

Avoid direct conductive connection across positive and negative terminals to prevent short circuit. Batteries must be kept in an upright position away from ignition sources. Stack batteries so as to prevent accidental contact between terminal and/or other damage to terminals or containers. Whenever feasible, store on shipping pallet or rack. Do not stack loaded pallets or racks on top of other batteries. Store batteries in cool, well-ventilated location. Keep a supply of neutralizing agent in or near the storage area for emergency use. Avoid storage in areas exposed to heat or solar buildup. When batteries are completely discharged, the electrolyte will freeze when stored below 20°F. Fully charged batteries may be stored at temperatures as low as -20°F.

Batteries must be kept in an upright position away from ignition sources. Do not smoke when working near a battery.

The sealed battery is considered stable at normal temperatures.

Hazardous polymerization will not occur.

Use only approved charging methods. Avoid overcharging. Avoid short-circuiting. Avoid sparks and other ignition sources. Keep away from oxidizing and reducing materials. Do not open, break or melt the casing.

Heat, open flames, sparks, strong oxidizing or reducing agents.

Can emit highly toxic fumes when heated. Combustion can produce carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide. Will release an explosive hydrogen/oxygen gas mixture. Oxides of lead, lead and/or lead compounds may be released. Sulfuric acid may release sulfur dioxide and/or sulfur trioxide.

Neutralize as for a spill; collect residue and place in suitable container

Wet storage batteries are recyclable and should be turned over to a licensed battery recycler.

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