Flooded Lead acid battery, wet

Electrolyte (Sulfuric Acid) – Remove to fresh air immediately. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen; consult a doctor. Lead – remove from exposure, gargle, wash nose and lips; consult a doctor.

Symptoms: Avoid mist, can be a severe irritant. lung burning may be caused with exposure to mist.

Electrolyte (Sulfuric Acid) – Flush with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing, including shoes. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse, discard contaminated shoes. Seek medical attention if symptoms/irritation persists. Lead – Wash immediately with soap and water.

Symptoms: May be corrosive and cause severe burns. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Electrolyte (Sulfuric Acid) – Flush immediately with large amounts of water for at least 20 minutes while lifting lids. Seek immediate medical attention if eyes have been exposed directly to acid. Lead – Flush immediately with large amounts of water for at least 20 minutes while lifting lids. Seek immediate medical attention if eyes have been exposed directly to lead.

Symptoms: Tissue destruction and permanent eye damage may occur if not treated immediately. Causes serious eye damage.

Electrolyte (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 doctor. Lead – Consult doctor immediately.

Symptoms: Corrosive to mucous membranes of the mouth, esophagus, stomach & throat. Harmful if swallowed.

foam, dry chemical and appropriate media / agents for surrounding fire.

Do not use CO₂ directly on cells. Beware of acid splatter during any application of water.

Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and other ignition sources - No smoking. Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. Do not breathe dust, fume, mist, vapors or spray. Avoid contact during pregnancy, while nursing. 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. Keep away all sources of gas ignition and do not allow metallic articles to simultaneously contact the negative and positive terminals of the battery.

As with all fires, wear positive pressure, self-contained breathing apparatus, (SCBA) with a full face piece and protective clothing. Persons without respiratory protection should leave area. Wear SCBA during clean-up immediately after fire. No smoking. Use positive pressure, self-contained breathing apparatus. Beware of acid splatter during any application of water and wear acid-resistant clothing, gloves, face and eye protection. If batteries are on charge, shut off power to the charging equipment.

Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see section 8).

Stop flow of material, contain/absorb small spills with dry sand, earth or vermiculite; do not use combustible materials.

Do not allow spills to enter drains or waterways.

contain/absorb small spills with dry sand, earth or vermiculite; do not use combustible materials. If possible, carefully neutralize spilled electrolyte with suitable alkali such as lime, soda ash or sodium bicarbonate.

Materials: dry sand, earth or vermiculite; suitable alkali such as lime, soda ash or sodium bicarbonate

Handle containers carefully to prevent damage and spillage. 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 increased 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 and / or stretch wrap to secure items for shipping. Wear protective clothing and equipment during handling and avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Wash after handling.

Store batteries under roof in cool, dry, well-ventilated areas separated from incompatible materials and from activities or sources that may create flame, spark or heat. Store on smooth, impervious surfaces with measures for liquid containment in the event of electrolyte spill. Keep away from metallic objects that could bridge the terminals on a battery and create a dangerous short circuit.

Wear protective clothing and equipment during handling and avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Wash after handling.

Keep away from combustible materials, organic chemicals, reducing substances, metals, strong oxidizers and water. Prohibit smoking and avoid creation of flames and sparks nearby.

Store and handle in a well-ventilated area. If mechanical ventilation is used, components must be acid-resistant. Charge batteries in areas with adequate ventilation. General dilution ventilation is acceptable.

Rubber or plastic acid resistant gloves with elbow length gauntlet.

If battery case is damaged, use chemical splash goggles or face shield.

If workers are exposed to concentrations above the exposure limit, they must use the appropriate, certified respirators.

Acid-resistant clothing, apron and boots.

Stable under normal circumstances.

Hazardous Polymerization will not occur.

Reacts with some bases.

Prolonged overcharge at high current; sources of ignition.

Electrolyte – 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. Reactions can generate a great deal of heat as does the dilution of sulfuric acid with water; never add water to acid, acid should always be slowly added to water. Lead Compounds – avoid contact with strong acids, bases, halides, halogenates, potassium nitrate, permanganate, peroxides, nascent hydrogen and reducing agents.

Electrolyte – sulfur trioxide, carbon monoxide, sulfuric acid mist, sulfur dioxide and hydrogen sulfide. Lead Compounds – temperatures above the melting point are 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.

Waste should not be released to sewers. Observe all federal, state, and local regulations when disposing of this substance.

Not Applicable

Not Applicable