LEAD ACID BATTERIES: DEEP CYCLE & INDUSTRIAL

Sulfuric Acid: Remove to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. 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 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. 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. 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 or 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 or vermiculite

Do not allow discharge of un-neutralized acid to sewer.

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

Materials: 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. 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 under roof in cool, dry, well-ventilated areas separated from incompatible materials and from activities that may create flames, spark, or heat.

Wear face and eye protection when near batteries being charged.

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, do not tip to avoid spills. Make certain vent caps are on securely. Charge 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. Chemically impervious apron and 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 PEL, use NIOSH or MSHA-approved respiratory protection.

If battery case is damaged, use rubber or plastic acid-resistant gloves with elbow-length gauntlet, acid-resistant apron, clothing and boots. Chemically impervious apron and face shield recommended when adding water or electrolyte to batteries.

This product is stable under normal conditions at ambient temperature.

Will not occur.

Prolonged overcharge at high current; sources of ignition.

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

Electrolyte: Sulfur Trioxide, Sulfuric Acid Mist, Sulfur Dioxide and Hydrogen Sulfide. Lead Compounds: toxic metal fume, vapor, or dust; arsine gas.