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SECTION I - Material Identity
Item Name...............................BATTERY FLUID ACID
Part Number/Trade Name..................BATTERY FLUID ACID ELECTROLYTE
National Stock Number...................6810001360702
CAGE Code...............................97807
Part Number Indicator...................A
MSDS Number.............................186633
HAZ Code................................B
SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name.......................SCHOLLE ATLANTA CORP
Street..................................200 W NORTH AVE
City....................................NORTHLAKE
State...................................IL
Country.................................US
Zip Code................................60164
Emergency Phone.........................800-424-9300 CHEMTREC
Information Phone.......................708-562-7290 FAX 708-562-6569
MSDS Preparer's Information
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised..............01JUL99
Date of Technical Review................14JUN85
Active Indicator........................N
Alternate Vendors
SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code.......NR
NRC License Number......................N/R
Net Propellant Weight (Ammo)............N/R
Appearance/Odor.........................COLORLESS, CLEAR LIQUID. ODORLESS
Boiling Point...........................275 F
Melting Point...........................UNKNOWN
Vapor Pressure..........................<1MMHG100F
Vapor Density...........................3.1
Specific Gravity........................1.265
Decomposition Temperature...............NR
Evaporation Rate........................NR
Solubility in Water.....................COMPLETE
Percent Volatiles by Volume.............NR
Chemical pH.............................NR
Corrosion Rate..........................NR
Container Type..........................R
Container Pressure Code.................1
Temperature Code........................4
Product State Code......................L
SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point Method......................UNK
Lower Explosion Limit...................NR
Upper Explosion Limit...................NR
Extinguishing Media.....................DRY CHEMICAL OR CO2. WATER FOG ON
LARGE..
Special Fire Fighting Procedures........DO NOT DIRECT WATER INTO ACID
TANKS. COOL OUTSIDE TANK WITH WATER. WEAR FULL-FACE, SELF-CONTAINED
RESPIRATOR, RUBBERIZED OUTER WEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards..........SULFURIC ACID MAY REACT WITH
METALS TO PRODUCE AN EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE OF HYDROGEN GAS.
SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability...............................YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid...........HIGH HEAT, MOISTURE
Materials to Avoid......................CARBIDES, CHLORATES, FULMINATES,
NITRATES, PICRATES, POWDERED METALS, ORGANIC MATERIALS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products........OXIDES OF SULFUR, HYDROGEN
SULFIDE, HYDROGEN GAS.
Hazardous Polymerization................NO
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid......N/R
LD50 - LD50 Mixture.....................ACUTE ORAL LD50 2140 MG/KG
(RABBIT)
SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
Route of Entry: Skin....................YES
Route of Entry: Ingestion...............YES
Route of Entry: Inhalation..............YES
Health Hazards - Acute and Chronic......3RD DEGREE BURNS. SEVERE
RESPIRATORY, SKIN AND EYE IRRITANT. BRONCHITIS. LARYNGEAL AND PULMONARY
EDEMA
Carcinogenity: NTP......................NO
Carcinogenity: IARC.....................NO
Carcinogenity: OSHA.....................NO
Explanation of Carcinogenity............NONE
Symptoms of Overexposure................EYE, NOSE, AND THROAT IRRITATION,
PULMONARY EDEMA, BRONCHIAL EMPHYSEMA, CONJUNCTIVITIS, STOMATITIS, DENTAL
EROSION, TRACHBRONC, CHEMICAL BURNS.
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure....ANY PRE-EXISTING RESPIRATORY
DISEASE
Emergency/First Aid Procedures..........INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
IF NOT BREATHINGGIVE CPR. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT GIVE OXYGEN. EYES:
IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER.
REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.
NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled......COVER WITH SODIUM CARBONATE OR AN
EQUAL MIXTURE OF SODA ASHAND SLAKED LIME. AFTER MIXING, ADD WATER IF
NECESSARY TO FORM A SLURRY. DONOT USE CLOTHS OR SAW DUST OR OTHER
COMBUSTIBLES.
Neutralizing Agent......................SODA ASH
Waste Disposal Method...................ADD SLOWLY TO A LARGE AMOUNT OF
SOLUTION OF SODA ASH AND SLAKED LIME BY STIRRING. DISCHARGE THIS SOLUTION
WITH A LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER INTO AN APPROVED DISPOSAL AREA.
Handling and Storage Precautions........PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE
AND PREVENT CONTACT WITH WATER. SEPARATE FROM CARBIDES, CHLORATES,
FULMINATES, NITRATES, PICRATES, POWDERED METALS.
Other Precautions.......................SEPARATE FROM COMBUSTIBLES
MATERIALS. WEAR RUBBER GLOVES, CHEMICAL GOGGLES, RUBBER BOOTS AND CHEMICAL
A CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR.
SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection..................CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation.............................AS REQUIRED TO CONTROL THE TLV IN
AIR.
Protective Gloves.......................RUBBER
Eye Protection..........................SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment..............RUBBER APRON, SAFETY SHOWER,
SAFETY EYEBATH.
Work Hygenic Practices..................WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
SECTION IX - Label Data
Protect Eye.............................YES
Protect Skin............................YES
Protect Respiratory.....................YES
Chronic Indicator.......................NO
Contact Code............................UNKNOWN
Fire Code...............................UNKNOWN
Health Code.............................UNKNOWN
React Code..............................UNKNOWN
Specific Hazard and Precaution..........NO TARGET ORGANS LISTED
SECTION X - Transportation Data
Container Quantity......................1
Unit of Measure.........................GL
SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
Volatile Organic Compounds (P/G)........0
Volatile Organic Compounds (G/L)........0
SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information
Ingredient #............................01
Ingredient Name.........................SULFURIC ACID (27-31%)
CAS Number..............................7664939
Proprietary.............................NO
Percent.................................29
OSHA PEL................................1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV...............................1 MG/M3
Ingredient #............................02
Ingredient Name.........................WATER (69-73%)
CAS Number..............................7732185
Proprietary.............................NO
Percent.................................71
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