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SECTION 4: PROTECTION
EXPOSURE
PROTECTION
SKIN
Rubber gloves, Apron, Safety shoes Protective equipment must be worn if battery is cracked
RESPIRATORY Respirator (for lead)
EYES
Safety goggles, Face Shield
SECTION 5: FLAMMABILITY DATA
COMPONENTS
FLASHPOINT EXPLOSIVE LIMITS COMMENTS
Lead
None
Sulfuric Acid
None
Hydrogen
259*
Fiberglass Sep.
N/A
478 Polystyrene
None
SECTION 6: REACTIVITY DATA
COMPONENT
STABILITY
INCOMPATIBILITY
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS Oxides of lead and sulfur.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID
COMPONENT
STABILITY
POLYMERIZATION
INCOMPATIBILITY
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS Sulfuric dioxide, trioxide, hydrogen sulfide, hydrogen
CONDITIONS TO AVOID
COMMENTS
or otherwise damaged.
A respirator should be worn during reclaim operations if
the TLV exceeded.
None
None
4% - 74.2%
Sealed batteries can emit hydrogen only if over
charged (float voltage> 2.4 VPC). The gas enters
the air through the vent caps. To avoid the chance
of a fire or explosion, keep sparks and other
sources of ignition away from the battery.
Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, foam, CO 2
N/A
Toxic vapors may be released.
In case of fire: wear self-contained breathing
apparatus.
N/A
Temperatures over 300 °C (572°F) may release
combustible gases. In case of fire: wear positive
pressure self-contained breathing apparatus.
Lead/lead compounds
Stable
Potassium, carbides, sulfides, peroxides, phosphorus, sulfurs.
High temperature, Sparks and other sources of ignition.
Sulfuric Acid
Stable at all temperatures
Will not polymerize
Reactive metals, strong bases, most organic compounds
Prohibit smoking, sparks, etc. from battery charging area. Avoid mixing acid
with other chemicals.
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