Yuasa-Exide Lead Acid Battery MSDS, Nov 1993

NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document

vr. health hazard data (ContinmflI

Mfi<tical Conditions Genei'aHv AQOfavaied_bv Exdosi^<&; t Overexposure to sulfuric add mist may cause iung damage and aggravate pu'monary conditions. Contact Qf sulfuric acid with skin may aggravate skin diseases Such as eciema and contact dermatitis. Lead and its compounds can I aggravate some forms of kidney, liver and r^euroiogic diseases. i Emefoencv and First Aid Procedures:

Inhalation:

Sulfuric acid; Remove to fresh air immediately. If breathing Is difficult, give oxygen.

Lead: Remove from exposure, gargle, wash nose and lips; consult physician.

Ingestion:

Sulfuric acid: Give large quantities of water; da not induce vomiting; consult physician.

Lead; Consult physician immediately.

SJsin:

Sulfuric acid; Flush with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes; remove contaminated clothing completely, including shoes,

Lead: Wash immediately with soap and water.

Sutfurifi acid and lead; Flush immediately with large amounts of water for at least IS minutes; consult physician.

VIL PRECAUTIONS POR SAFE HANDLING AND USE

Spill or Leak Procedures:

Stop flow of material, contain/absorb small spills with dry sand, earth, vermiculite. Do not use combustible materials. If possible, carefully neutralize spilled electrolyte with soda ash, sodium bicarbonate, lime. etc. Wear acid-resistant clothing, boots, gloves, and face shield. Do not allow discharge of .unneutralized acid to sewer.

Waste Disposal Methods:

Spent batteries; Send to secondary lead smelter for recycling.

Place neutralized slurry into sealed containers and dispose of as hazardous waste, as applicable. Large water-diluted spills, after neutralization and testing, should be managed in accordance with approved local, state end federal reguirements. Consult State environmennA agency and/or-federal ERA.

Mandlino and Storaoe: Store batteries in cool. dry. weii-ventilated areas with impervious surfaces and adequate containment in the event of spills. Batteries should also be stored under roof for protection >oain« edverc* weather conditions. Separate from incompetloie materials. Store and handle only in areas with adequate water supply and spill control. Avoid damaoe to containers. Keep away from fire, sparks and heat.

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