Lead-Acid Battery

Electrolyte: Remove to fresh air immediately. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Lead/arsenic compounds: Remove from exposure, gargle, wash nose and lips; consult physician.

Electrolyte: Flush with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes; remove contaminated clothing completely, including shoes. Lead/arsenic compounds: Wash immediately with soap and water.

Electrolyte and Lead/arsenic compounds: Flush immediately with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes; consult physician immediately.

Electrolyte: Give large quantities of water; do not induce vomiting; consult physician. Lead/arsenic compounds: Consult physician immediately.

CO₂; foam; dry chemical

In operation, batteries generate and release flammable hydrogen gas. They must always be assumed to contain this gas which, if ignited by burning cigarette, naked flame or spark, may cause battery explosion with dispersion of casing fragments and corrosive liquid electrolyte.

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.

Stop flow of material, contain/absorb small spills with dry sand, earth, and vermiculite. Do not use combustible materials. If possible, carefully neutralize spilled electrolyte with soda ash, sodium bicarbonate, lime, etc.

contain/absorb small spills with dry sand, earth, and vermiculite

Do not allow discharge of acid to sewer.

Stop flow of material, contain/absorb small spills with dry sand, earth, and vermiculite. Do not use combustible materials. If possible, carefully neutralize spilled electrolyte with soda ash, sodium bicarbonate, lime, etc.

Materials: dry sand, earth, vermiculite, soda ash, sodium bicarbonate, lime

Unless involved in recycling operations, do not breach the casing or empty the contents of the battery. Handle carefully and avoid tipping, which may allow electrolyte leakage. Single batteries pose no risk of electric shock but there may be increasing risk of electric shock from strings of connected batteries exceeding three 12-volt units.

Store batteries under roof in cool, dry, well-ventilated areas separated from incompatible materials and from activities that may create flames, spark, or heat. Store on smooth, impervious surfaces provided with measures for liquid containment in the event of electrolyte spills.

Wear face and eye protection when near batteries being charged.

Prohibit smoking and avoid creation of flames and sparks nearby. Store away from activities that may create flames, spark, or heat.

Store and handle in well-ventilated area. If mechanical ventilation is used, components must be acid-resistant. Handle batteries cautiously, do not tip to avoid spills. Make certain vent caps are on securely.

Rubber or plastic acid-resistant gloves with elbow-length gauntlet. Under severe exposure or emergency conditions, wear acid-resistant gloves.

Chemical goggles or face shield.

None required under normal conditions. When concentrations of sulfuric acid mist are known to exceed PEL, use NIOSH or MSHA-approved respiratory protection.

Acid-resistant apron. Under severe exposure or emergency conditions, wear acid-resistant clothing and boots.

Stable

Hazardous Polymerization: will not occur

Prolonged overcharge at high current; sources of ignition.

Electrolyte: combustibles, organic materials, strong reducing agents, metals, sulfur trioxide gas, strong oxidizers, water. Lead compounds: strong acids, bases, halides, halogenates, potassium nitrate, permanganate, peroxides, nascent hydrogen, reducing agents. Arsenic compounds: strong oxidizers, bromine azide.

Electrolyte: Sulfur trioxide, carbon monoxide, sulfuric acid mist, sulfur dioxide, hydrogen sulfide. Lead compounds: toxic metal fume, vapor, or dust; arsine gas.

Send to secondary lead smelter for recycling; Place neutralized slurry into sealed acid resistant containers.

Spent batteries: Send to secondary lead smelter for recycling. Electrolyte: Place neutralized slurry into sealed acid resistant containers and dispose of as hazardous waste, as applicable. Large water diluted spills, after neutralization and testing, should be managed in accordance with approved local, state, and federal requirements.

Batteries must be kept upright at all times and packaged as required to prevent short circuits. Transport may require packaging and paperwork, including the Nature and Quantity of goods, per applicable origin/destination/customs points as-shipped.

Reference IMDG packing instructions P801

Batteries must be kept upright at all times and packaged as required to prevent short circuits. Transport may require packaging and paperwork, including the Nature and Quantity of goods, per applicable origin/destination/customs points as-shipped.