DELCO REMY DIV OF GENERAL MOTORS CORP -- 1980514, ALL MODELS OF DELCO BATTERIES  -- 6140-01-210-1963
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:1980514, ALL MODELS OF DELCO BATTERIES
MSDS Date:11/24/1986
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-210-1963
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:DELCO REMY DIV OF GENERAL MOTORS CORP
Address:2401 COLUMBUS AVE
City:ANDERSON
State:IN
ZIP:46018
Country:US
Info Phone Num:317-646-3080
Emergency Phone Num:317-646-3080
CAGE:LO728
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:DELCO REMY DIV OF GENERAL MOTORS CORP
Address:2401 COLUMBUS AVE
Box:2439
City:ANDERSON
State:IN
ZIP:46018
Country:US
Phone:317-646-3080
CAGE:LO728
Company Name:GENERAL MOTORS CORP, DELCO REMY DIV
Address:2401 COLUMBUS AVE
Box:640
City:ANDERSON
State:IN
ZIP:48011
Country:US
Phone:EMER:313/556-1597 OR 6200
CAGE:16764

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:SULFURIC ACID (SARA III)
CAS:7664-93-9
RTECS #:WS5600000
Fraction by Wt: 37%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: BALANCE
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

Ingred Name:LEAD (SARA III)
CAS:7439-92-1
RTECS #:OF7525000
Fraction by Wt: >90%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:0.05 MG/M3;1910.1025
ACGIH TLV:0.15 MG/M3;DUST 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 ORAL RAT IS 2140 MG/KG.	(ACID)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:SEVERE BURNS AND ULCERATION OF
    SKIN, EYES, MOUTH, THROAT, ESOPHAGUS AND STOMACH. INFLAMMATION OF
    BRONCHIAL MEMBRANES. LEAD MAY CAUSE GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS AND
    CNS EFFECTS. CHRONIC:EROSION O F TEETH, INFLAMMATION OF NOSE,
    THROAT AND BRONCHIAL TUBES. LEAD MAY CAUSE ANEMIA, DAMAGE TO
    KIDNEYS AND CNS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:LEAD IS LISTED UNDER IARC AND NTP.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION AND SEVERE BURNS, ULCERATION OF SKIN
    AND EYES., SEVERE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION., SEVERE BURNS OF GI TRACT
    AND ULCERATION OF MUCOUS MEMBRANE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SULFURIC ACID MAY AGGRAVATE SKIN
    DISEASES SUCH AS ECZEMA AND DERMATITIS. LEAD CAN AGGRAVATE CHRONIC
    FORMS OF KIDNEY, LIVER AND NEUROLOGIC DISEASES.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER. SEE DOCTOR
    IMMEDIATELY. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES. INHALATION:
    REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED. SEE DOCTOR.
    INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE  VOMITING. GIVE MILK OR WATER, FOLLOWED BY
    2 OUNCES OF MILK OF MAGNESIA (NO CARBONATES). SEE DOCTOR
    IMMEDIATELY.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONE
Lower Limits:4.0(HYDROGN)
Upper Limits:75(HYDROGEN)
Extinguishing Media:USE CARBON DIOXIDE OR DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
    AND SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DURING CHARGING HYDROGEN GAS IS PRODUCED
    AND MAY EXPLODE IF IGNITED.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR APPROPIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. DILUTE
    CAUTIOUSLY WITH WATER. COVER WITH SODA ASH OR QUICKLIME. SCOOP UP
    AND PLACE IN APPROPIATE DISPOSAL CONTAINER. FLUSH AREA WITH LARGE
    AMOUNTS OF WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH (SODIUM CARBONATE), BAKING SODA OR
    QUICKLIME (CALCIUM OXIDE).

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AWAY FROM
    FLAMES, IGNITION SOURCES, COMBUSTIBLE AND ORGANIC MATERIALS. AVOID
    PROLONGED OVERCHARGING. WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPM.
Other Precautions:DO NOT CARRY BATTERY BY TERMINALS. DO NOT DROP
    BATTERY, PUNCTURE OR ATTEMPT TO OPEN BATTERY CASE. KEEP TERMINALS
    COVERED IN PLASTIC CASE. AVOID SHORTING BATTERIES. PLACE BROKEN
    BATTERIES IN PLASTIC CO NTAINERS AND DELIVER TO BATTERY RECYCLER

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED
    CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR FOR ACIDS OR FULL FACE MASK AS APPROPIATE FOR
    EXPOSURE OF CONCERN WHEN TLV IS EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:GENERAL (MECHANICAL) VENTILATION. LOCAL EXHAUST IN CONFINED
    AREAS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES IF CONTACT IS EXPECTED.
Eye Protection:GOGGLES IF CONTACT IS EXPECTED.
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRON AND BOOTS IF CONTACT IS
    EXPECTED. EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CLEAN TERMINALS WITH MILD BAKING SODA SOLUTION AND WASH WITH WATER.
    WHEN BRUSHING BATTERY POSTS, USE MASK APPROVED FOR LEAD DUST,
    SAFETY GLASSES AND GLOVES. CHARGE BATTERIES IN WELL VENTILATED
    AREAS T O PREVENT HYDROGEN BUILDUP. DO NOT PLACENEAR OPEN FLAMES,
    SPARKS, OR LIGHTED MATCHES.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:Z4
Boiling Pt:=232.8C, 451.F
Spec Gravity:1.028
pH:<1.0
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE FOR ACID
Appearance and Odor:WATER WHITE LIQUID(ACID) IN PLASTIC CASE WITH SIDE
    OR TOP TERMINALS AND VENT CA

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ORGANIC MATERIALS, CHLORATES, CARBIDES, FULMINATES, WATER, POWDERED
    METALS (NOTE:ACID REACTS VIOLENTLY WITH WATER).
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID SHORTING, OPEN FLAMES AND OTHER
    SOURCES OF IGNITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFURIC ACID FUMES, SULFUR DIOXIDE,
    SULFUR TRIOXIDE, HYDROGEN GAS.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:SEND FOR RECYCLING OR DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE
    WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGUALTIONS.

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