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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET – PAGE THREE
FOR LEAD- ACID BATTERIES, WET, FILLED WITH ACID – UN 2794
SECTION VII:SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS AND SPILL/LEAK PROCEDURES
STEPS TO TAKE IF MATERIALS RELEASED:
Wash area with water, neutralize with lime, caustic soda or sodium bicarbonate. If released on soils: work
neutralizing materials into top three inches of soils.
Neutralizing Agent: Lime, Caustic Soda, or Sodium Bicarbonate.
Waste Disposal Method: Neutralize and dispose of residue in accordance with federal, state and local regulation
for chemical and toxic metals disposal.
Lead and Sulfuric Acid is packed into a container to form the lead-acid battery. Since all containers are subject
to leakage and breakage, employees who work in operations where they handle batteries in containers are
potentially exposed to hazardous chemicals, and, therefore, need access to information as well as training.
SECTION VI II– SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION/CONTROL MEASURES
Respiratory Protection: Sulfuric Acid Mist-Mask with filter approved for acid mist.
Ventilation: Local exhaust: Room air change four times per hour.
Protective Gloves: Rubber
Eye Protection: Goggles, Face Shield
Other Protective Equipment: Rubber Apron, Acid Resistant Clothing Recommended
Work Hygienic Practices: Wash thoroughly after handling
SECTION IX - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
COMPONENTS
METALLIC METAL ALLOY 25.5%
LEAD SULFATES 18.2%
LEAD OXIDES 18.0%
POLYPROPYLENE CASE MTL 6.4%
SEPARATORS 3.5%
SULFURIC ACID (H2SO4) 5.2%
WATER 19.2%
