Non-Spillable Lead Acid Battery

Sulfuric Acid: Remove to fresh air immediately. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Consult a physician. Lead: Remove from exposure, gargle, wash nose and lips; consult physician.

Sulfuric Acid: Flush with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes; remove contaminated clothing completely, including shoes. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Discard contaminated shoes. Lead: Wash immediately with soap and water.

Sulfuric Acid and Lead: Flush immediately with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes while lifting lids. Seek immediate medical attention if eyes have been exposed directly to acid.

Sulfuric Acid: Give large quantities of water; do not induce vomiting or aspiration into the lungs may occur and can cause permanent injury or death; consult a physician. Lead: Consult physician immediately.

CO2; foam; dry chemical. Use appropriate media for surrounding fire.

Do not use carbon dioxide directly on cells.

Highly flammable hydrogen gas is generated during charging and operation of batteries. Strings of series connected batteries may still pose risk of electric shock even when charging equipment is shut down.

If batteries are on charge, shut off power. Water applied to electrolyte generates heat and causes it to spatter.

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

Acid must be managed in accordance with local, state, and federal requirements. Consult state environmental agency and/or federal EPA.

neutralize spilled electrolyte with soda ash, sodium bicarbonate, lime, etc.

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. There may be increasing risk of electric shock from strings of connected batteries. Keep containers tightly closed when not in use. If battery case is broken, avoid contact with internal components. Keep vent caps on and cover terminals to prevent short circuits. Place cardboard between layers of stacked automotive batteries to avoid damage and short circuits. Keep away from combustible materials, organic chemicals, reducing substances, metals, strong oxidizers and water. Use banding or stretch wrap to secure items for shipping.

Store batteries in cool, dry, well-ventilated areas with impervious surfaces and adequate containment in the event of spills. Batteries should also be stored under roof for protection against adverse weather conditions. Separate from incompatible materials. Store and handle only in areas with adequate water supply and spill control. Avoid damage to containers. Keep away from fire, sparks and heat. Keep away from metallic objects could bridge the terminals on a battery and create a dangerous short-circuit.

Wear face and eye protection when near batteries being charged.

Keep away from fire, sparks and heat. Prohibit smoking and avoid creation of flames and sparks nearby.

Store and handle in well-ventilated area. If mechanical ventilation is used, components must be acid-resistant. Handle batteries cautiously to avoid spills. Make certain vent caps are on securely. Avoid contact with internal components. Charge the batteries in areas with adequate ventilation. General dilution ventilation is acceptable.

If battery case is damaged, use rubber or plastic acid-resistant gloves with elbow-length gauntlet.

Wear protective clothing, eye and face protection when filling, charging or handling batteries. If battery case is damaged, use chemical goggles or face shield. Face shield recommended when adding water or electrolyte to batteries.

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

Wear protective clothing when filling, charging or handling batteries. If battery case is damaged, use acid-resistant apron, clothing and boots. Under severe exposure emergency conditions, wear acid-resistant clothing and boots. Acid-resistant apron.

Stable under normal conditions at ambient temperature

Will not occur

Prolonged overcharge; sources of ignition

Sulfuric Acid: Contact with combustibles and organic materials may cause fire and explosion. Also reacts violently with strong reducing agents, metals, sulfur trioxide gas, strong oxidizers and water. Contact with metals may produce toxic sulfur dioxide fumes and may release flammable hydrogen gas. Lead Compounds: Avoid contact with strong acids, bases, halides, halogenates, potassium nitrate, permanganate, peroxides, nascent hydrogen and reducing agents. Arsenic compounds: strong oxidizers; bromine azide. NOTE: hydrogen gas can react with inorganic arsenic to form the highly toxic gas-arsine.

Sulfuric Acid: Sulfur trioxide, carbon monoxide, sulfuric acid mist, sulfur dioxide, and hydrogen sulfide. Lead Compounds: High temperatures likely to produce toxic metal fume, vapor, or dust; contact with strong acid or base or presence of nascent hydrogen may generate highly toxic arsine gas.

Send spent batteries to secondary lead smelter for recycling. Place electrolyte neutralized slurry into sealed containers.

Manage in accordance with approved local, state and federal requirements. Consult state environmental agency and/or federal EPA.

Battery terminals must be protected against short circuits.

Battery Terminals must be protected against short circuits.