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SECTION 7: CONTROL MEASURES
1. Store lead/acid batteries with adequate ventilation. Room ventilation is required for batteries utilized for
standby power generation. Never recharge batteries in an unventilated, enclosed space.
2. Do not remove vent caps. Follow shipping and handling instructions that are applicable to the battery type. To
avoid damage to terminals and seals, do not double-stack industrial batteries.
STEPS TO TAKE IN CASE OF LEAKS OR SPILLS
If sulfuric acid is spilled from a battery, neutralize the acid with sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), sodium
carbon (soda ash), or calcium oxide (lime).
Flush the area with water discard to the sewage systems. Do not allow unneutralized acid into the sewage
system.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:
Neutralized acid may be flushed down the sewer. Spent batteries must be treated as hazardous waste and
disposed of according to local state, and federal regulations. A copy of this material safety data must be supplied
to any scrap dealer or secondary smelter with battery.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Due to the battery's low internal resistance and high power density. High levels of short circuit can be developed
across the battery terminals. Do not rest tools or cables on the battery. Use insulated tools only.
Follow all installation instruction and diagrams when installing or maintaining battery systems.
SECTION 8: HEALTH HAZARD DATA
LEAD: The toxic effects of lead are accumulative and slow to appear. It affects the kidneys, reproductive, and
central nervous system.
The symptoms of lead overexposure are anemia, vomiting, headache, stomach pain (lead colic), dizziness, loss
of appetite, and muscle and joint pain. Exposure to lead from a battery most often occurs during lead reclaim
operations through the breathing or ingestion of lead dusts and fumes.
THIS DATA MUST BE PASSED TO ANY SCRAP OR SMELTER WHEN A BATTERY IS RESOLD.
SULFURIC ACID: Sulfuric acid is a strong corrosive. Contact with acid can cause severe burns on the skin and in
the eyes. Ingestion of sulfuric acid will cause GI tract burns. Acid can be release if the battery case is damaged or
if the vents are tampered with.
FIBERGLASS SEPARATOR: Fibrous glass is an irritant of the upper respiratory tract, skin and eyes. For
exposure up to 10F/CC use MSA Comfort with type H filter. Above 10F/CC up to 50F/CC use Ultra-Twin with type
H filter.
NTP or OSHA does not consider this product carcinogenic.
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