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Vfe. - PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE (Continued!
PrecautiOfiary Labelling:
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DANGER - CONTAINS SULFURIC ACID
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Store and handle in weli-ventilaied area. H mechanical ventilation is used, comoonents must ba acid-raalstant.
Work Practices:
Handle batteries cautiously to avoid spills. Make certain vent caps are on securely. Avoid contact with internal
components. Wear protective Clothing when filling or handling batteries.
Resftiratftfv ProteeUon:
None required under normal conditions. When concentrations of sulfuric acid mist are known to exceed PEL, use
NIOSH or MSHA-approved respiratory protection.
PfomiycLflioveg:
Rubber or plastic acid-resistant gloves with elbow-length gauntlet.
Eve Protection;
Chemical goggles or face shield.
Other Pfotectioni
Acid-resistant apron. Under severe exposure of emergency conditions, wear acid-resistant clothing and boots.
Emeroenev Flushino:
In areas where sulfuric acid is handled in concentrations greater than 1 %, emergency eyewash stations and showers
should be provided, with unlimited water supply.
IX OTHER REGULATORY INTORMATIQN
NFPA Hazard Ratine for sulfuric-acid?
Flammability (Red) ss 0
Health (Blue) ac 3
Reactivity (Yellow) 2
Sulfuric acid <8 water-reactive if concentrated.
U.S. OPT: Wot (filled with electrolyte) batteries are regulated by U.S. DOT as haxardous material.
Proper Shipping Name’. Batteries, wet. fitted with acid
Hazard Ctass/Divisfon: 8
ID Number: UN27d4
Packirrg Group: ill
Label Required: Corrosive
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