Deka Dry Batteries - Manual (Page 3)

PAGE 3 OF 7 East Penn Manufacturing Co., Inc.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
BATTERY, DRY
(US, CN, EU Version for International Trade)
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS:
Prevent spilled material from entering sewers and waterways.
SPILL CONTAINMENT & CLEANUP METHODS/MATERIALS:
Sweep or shovel spilled material and absorbent and place in approved container. Dispose of any non-recyclable materials in
accordance with local, state, provincial or federal regulations.
Additional Information
Lead acid batteries and their plastic cases are recyclable. Contact your East Penn representative for recycling
information.
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND STORAGE:
• Keep containers tightly closed when not in use.
• If battery case is broken, avoid contact with internal components.
• Do not handle near heat, sparks, or open flames.
• Protect containers from physical damage to avoid leaks and spills.
• Place cardboard between layers of stacked batteries to avoid damage and short circuits.
• Do not allow conductive material to touch the battery terminals. A dangerous short-circuit may occur and cause battery
failure and fire.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS (e.g.; Incompatibilities):
Keep away from reducing substances, strong oxidizers, extreme heat, and water.
Wash hands after handling.
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS/SYSTEM DESIGN INFORMATION:
Charge in areas with adequate ventilation.
VENTILATION:
General dilution ventilation is acceptable.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:
Not required for normal conditions of use. See also special firefighting procedures (Section 5).
EYE PROTECTION:
Wear protective glasses with side shields or goggles.
SKIN PROTECTION:
Wear chemical resistant gloves as a standard procedure to prevent skin contact.
OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT: None required under normal use conditions for gel-type batteries.
EXPOSURE GUIDELINES & LIMITS:
OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL/TWA) Lead, inorganic (as Pb) 0.05 mg/m
3
Antimony 0.50 mg/m 3
Arsenic 0.01 mg/m 3
ACGIH 2007 Threshold Limit Value (TLV) Lead, inorganic (as Pb) 0.05 mg/m
3
Antimony 0.50 mg/m
3
Arsenic 0.01 mg/m
3
Quebec Permissible Exposure Value (PEV) Lead, inorganic (as Pb) 0.15 mg/m 3
Antimony 0.50 mg/m 3
Arsenic 0.10 mg/m
3
Ontario Occupational Exposure Level (OEL) Lead (designated substance) 0.10 mg/m
3
Antimony 0.50 mg/m
3
Arsenic (designated substance) 0.01 mg/m
3
Netherlands Maximaal Aanvaarde Concentratie (MAC) Lead, inorganic (as Pb) 0.15 mg/m 3
Germany Maximale Arbeitsplatzkonzentrationen (MAK) Lead, inorganic (as Pb) 0.10 mg/m 3
Antimony 0.50 mg/m
3
Occupational Exposure Standard (OES) Lead 0.15 mg/m
3
United
Kingdom
Antimony 0.50 mg/m
3
Arsenic 0.10 mg/m 3
TWA – 8-Hour Time Weighted Average/ STE – Short Term Exposure / mg/m 3 – milligrams per cubic meter of air/ NE – Not
Established
Additional Information