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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET – PAGE TWO
FOR LEAD- ACID BATTERIES, WET, FILLED WITH ACID – UN 2794
SECTION V: REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: STABLE NFPA WARNING: 0
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Charging and over-charging without proper ventilation.
Incompatibility: AVOID COMBUSTIBLES, ORGANIC MATERIALS, AND STRONG REDUCING
AGENTS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
SULFUR TRIOXIDE, CARBON MONOXIDE, SULFURIC ACID FUMES AND
SULFUR DIOXIDE. Hydrogen, Arsine, Stibene with over charging.
Hazardous Polymerization: Should not occur
SECTION VI – HEALTH HAZARD DATA
PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY: Inhalation - Yes NPFA WARNING: 3
Skin Yes
Ingestion Yes
HEALTH HAZARDS - Acute: Eyes, Skin, Respiratory System & Digestive System
Chronic: Eyes, Skin, Respiratory System & Digestive System
Exposure to Lead Compounds can occur only when product is heated, oxidized or other-wised processed or damaged to
create dust vapor or fume. Lead is a systemic poison.
Carcinogenicity - NTP: No
Carcinogenicity - IARC: Yes (Group 2 B *94-4*
Carcinogenicity -OSHA: No
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: Irritation of Exposed Area, Burns, and Respiratory Problems
No possibility of over exposure of lead will occur unless battery is
destroyed.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY:
Aggravated by Exposure: Exposure to acid mist may cause lung damage & aggravate pulmonary conditions.
EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES
Seek medical assistance for further treatment, observation and support if necessary.
Eye Contact: Wash with copious quantities of cool water for at least 15 minutes.
Skin Contact: Flush area with large amounts of cool water for at least 15 minutes.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air, if breathing is difficult – give oxygen.
Ingestion: Give milk to drink. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING, CALL PHYSICIAN.
