LEAD-ACID BATTERIES

Move to fresh air in case of accidental inhalation of mist. If breathing has stopped, perform artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.

Symptoms: May be harmful or fatal if inhaled in a confined area. May cause severe irritation and burns of the nose, throat and respiratory tract.

If liquid get on the skin, immediately flush the contaminated skin with water for at least 15 minutes. If liquid penetrate through the clothing, immediately remove the clothing and shoes under a safety shower and continue to wash the skin for at least 15 minutes.

Symptoms: Direct contact with internal components of a battery can be severely irritating to the skin and may result in redness, swelling, burns and severe skin damage. Skin contact may aggravate an existing dermatitis condition.

Immediately flush eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes, keeping eyelids open. Cold water may be used.

Symptoms: Tearing, redness, swelling, corneal damage and irreversible eye damage. Splashes in the eyes will cause severe burns.

Give one glass of water. Vomiting may occur spontaneously, but Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

Symptoms: Causes serious burns of the mouth or perforation of the esophagus or stomach. May be fatal if swallowed.

Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire. If a battery ruptures, use dry chemical, soda ash, lime, sand or carbon dioxide.

Lead, lead compounds and sulfuric acid fume may be released during a fire involving the product. Battery may rupture due to pressure buildup when exposed to excessive heat and may be result in the release of corrosive materials.

If a battery ruptures, avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Do not touch spilled material.

Collect all released material in a plastic lined metal container. If necessary neutralize the residue with a dilute solution of sodium carbonate. Wash affected area.

Contain liquid using absorbent material, by digging trenches or by building a dike. Absorb with dry earth, sand or other non-combustible material. Neutralize the residue with a dilute solution of sodium carbonate. Dispose of all contaminated materials in accordance with current local regulations.

Prevent the product from spreading into the environment.

Collect all released material in a plastic lined metal container. Wash affected area.

Materials: Plastic lined metal container, dilute solution of sodium carbonate.

Protect from physical damage.

Store in a cool, dry, ventilated area away from sources of heat, moisture, incompatibilities, and direct sunlight.

Avoid contact with eyes.

Stable at normal temperatures and storage conditions.

Hazardous polymerization will not occur.

Overcharging. Sources of ignition. Mechanical impact. Contact with incompatible chemicals.

If a battery ruptures, avoid contact with organic materials and alkaline materials.

Lead, Lead compounds and sulfuric acid fumes may be released during a fire involving the product.

Hazardous wastes must be transported by a licensed hazardous waste transporter and disposed of or treated in a properly licensed hazardous waste treatment, storage, disposal or recycling facility.

Dispose of in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.