Teledyne 913 Installation And Operation Manual page 41

PREPARED BY: A.L. Csontos, Director-Environmental Engineering
MANUFACTURER: Douglas Battery Manufacturing Company
Product Information (800) 368-4527
THE INFORMATION BELOW IS BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE AND REPRESENTS THE BEST INFORMATION CURRENTLY AVAILABLE TO US. HOWEVER,
WE MAKE NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO SUCH INFORMATION, AND
WE ASSUME NO LIABILITY RESULTING FROM ITS USE. USERS SHOULD MAKE THEIR OWN INVESTIGATIONS TO DETERMINE THE SUITABILITY OF THE
INFORMATION FOR THEIR PARTICULAR PURPOSES.
SECTION 1 – IDENTITY
Common Name: LEAD/ACID STORAGE BATTERY
Chemical Name: Lead/Acid Storage Battery
DOT Shipping Name: Battery, Wet, Filled With Acid, 8, UN 2794, PG III
SECTION 2 – HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Principal Hazardous Component(s)
(chemical & common name(s))
Lead/Lead Oxide/Lead Sulfate
Antimony
Arsenic
Sulfuric Acid (Battery Electrolyte)
Calcium
This Product description or Tradename contains toxic chemicals subject to reporting requirements under Section 313 of Title III the "Superfund
Amendments and Reauthorization Act" of 1986 and 40 CFR 372 and California Proposition 65.
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: Battery Posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
SECTION 3 – PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS (Fire & Explosion Data)
Boiling Electrolyte
Point Approx. 275º F
Percent Volatile Not Applicable
by Volume (%)
Appearance and Odor Battery: Polypropylene or hard rubber case, solid.
Lead: gray, metallic, solid.
Electrolyte: Liquid, colorless, oily fluid; acid odor when hot or charging battery.
Flash Not Flammable Limits
Point Applicable in Air% by Volume
Special Fire Lead/Acid batteries do not burn, or burn with difficulty. Extinguish fire with agent suitable for surrounding
Fighting Procedures combustible materials. Cool exterior of battery if exposed to fire to prevent rupture. The acid mist and vapors
generated by heat or fire are corrosive. Wear respiratory protection (SCBA) and protective clothing.
Unusual Fire and Hydrogen gas and sulfuric acid vapors are generated upon overcharging. Hydrogen gas may be
Explosion Hazards flammable or explosive when mixed with air, oxygen, or chlorine. Ensure adequate ventilation of charging areas
consistent with OSHA (29 CFR 1910 & 1926), National Fire Code, ACGIH and other relevant standards.
MSDS – 009 (rev.2)
Material Safety Data Sheet
24-HOUR EMERGENCY CONTACT
(336) 650-7245/7257
CHEMTREC (800) 424-9300
Chemical Family:
Hazard Category
C.A.S.
7439-92-1 Acute-Chronic
7440-36-0 Chronic
7440-38-2 Acute-Chronic
Reactive-Oxidizer
7664-93-9
Acute-Chronic
7440-70-2 Reactive
Vapor Electrolyte
Pressure 1 mm Hg @ 145.8ºF
Vapor Density Hydrogen (Air = 1):0.069
Electrolyte (Air = 1) :3.4
Hydrogen Lower Upper
(H2) 4.1% 74.2%
Appendix B Material Safety Data Sheets
HMIS Hazard Rating
HEALTH
FLAMMABILITY
REACTIVITY
0 Minimal Hazard
1 Slight Hazard
2 Moderate Hazard
3 Serious Hazard
4 Severe Hazard
Date Prepared: 5/05
500 Battery Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Internet Address: www.douglasbattery.com
Electric Storage Battery
ACGIH
%
TLV
60 - 70% 0.15 mg/m
0.5 - 2.5% 0.5 mg/m
< 0.1% 0.2 mg/m
10 - 38% 1.0 mg/m
Not
< 0.15%
Applicable
Specific Electrolyte (H2O = 1)
Gravity 1.080-1.400
Evaporation Rate
Extinguisher Media
Polypropylene Auto-Ignition Temperature 675ºF
Power Products Guide
3
1
2
OSHA
PEL/TWA
3 3
0.05 mg/m
3 3
0.5 mg/m
3 3
0.01 mg/m
3 3
100 mg/m
Not
Applicable
pH
Electrolyte <1
Not Applicable
Halon, dry chemical
B-8