ELK 6120, 0613, 0650, 0675, 12120 User Manual
Elk Products, Inc. MSDS Information
SEALED LEAD ACID BATTERY SERIES
Section I. Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product Identity: Trade Name:
Sealed Lead Acid Battery Elk Products Sealed Lead Acid Battery Series
Distributor:
Elk Products, Inc.
3266 Highway 70 West
Hildebran, NC 28637
Section II. Hazardous Ingredients / Identity Information
Component Common Name Chemical Approximate % OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV CAS#
Name By wt. or vol.
Lead (- Electrode and Grid) Pb 50 wt% 0.05 mg/m3 0.15 mg/m3 7439-92-1
Lead Oxide (+ Electrode) PbO2 23 wt% 0.05 mg/m3 0.15 mg/m3 1309-60-0
Lead Sulfate (+/- Electrode) PbSO4 <1 wt% 0.05 mg/m3 0.15 mg/m3 1309-60-0
Sulfuric Acid (Electrolyte) H2SO4 8 wt% 1.0 mg/m3 1.0 mg/m3 7664-93-9
Percentages of components are dependent both on the model of the battery and the state of charge/discharge of the battery.
Sulfuric Acid is reportable under Sections 302, 311, 312, and 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-ToKnow Act of 1986 (EPCRA). Reportable Quantity: 500 lbs for sulfuric acid and 10,000 lbs for lead. See Section XII,
Page 3 for more information.
NOTE: Elk Products Sealed Lead Acid Batteries are a sealed, non-spillable design. Under normal use and
handling the customer has no contact with the internal components of the battery or the chemical hazards. Under
normal use and handling these batteries do not emit regulated or hazardous substances. Warning: Battery
terminals/posts and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands thoroughly after working with batteries and
before eating, drinking or smoking.
Section III: Physical / Chemical Characteristics
Boiling Point: Electrolyte 110°C -112°C
Vapor Pressure: Electrolyte 11.7 mm Hg. At 20°C
Vapor Density (AIR=1): Electrolyte 3.4
Solubility in Water: Lead, Lead Oxide and Lead Sulfate are insoluble in water. Sulfuric Acid is 100%
soluble in water.
Appearance and Odor: The entire battery is a solid article consisting of an opaque plastic case with two
protruding lead terminals. The battery is odorless. Sulfuric Acid is a liquid.
Specific Gravity (H2O = 1) Electrolyte 1.300
Health Hazard Information (Acute and Chronic) – Sulfuric Acid only.
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified “strong inorganic acid mist containing sulfuric
acid” as a Category I carcinogen, a substance that is carcinogenic to humans. This classification does not apply to liquid
forms of sulfuric acid or sulfuric acid solutions contained within the battery. Inorganic acid mist (sulfuric acid mist) is not
generated under normal use of this product. Misuse of the product, such as overcharging, may however result in the
generation of sulfuric acid mist.
Routes of Entry: By inhalation (mist), skin and eyes, ingestion.
Acute: Tissue destruction on contact. May cause 2nd and 3rd degree burns or blindness.
Ingestion will cause corrosive burns on contact. May be fatal if swallowed.
Chronic: Inhalation of mists may cause upper respiratory irritation.
Signs and Symptoms: Irritation and burning of exposed tissues.
Medical Conditions: Respiratory disorders may be aggravated by prolonged inhalation of mists.
Section IV: Emergency and First Aid Procedures
Battery Electrolyte
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Give oxygen or artificial respiration if needed. Get
immediate medical attention.
Eye Contact: Flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get immediate medical
attention.
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Elk Products, Inc. MSDS Information
SEALED LEAD ACID BATTERY SERIES
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing and flush affected areas with plenty of water for at
least 15 minutes.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Dilute by giving large quantities of water. If available
give several glasses of milk. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person. Give CPR if breathing has stopped. Get immediate medical attention.
Section V: Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point: Not Applicable
Flammable Limits: Lower 4.10% (Hydrogen gas) Upper 74.20%
Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, foam, halon or CO2.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
If batteries are on charge, turn off power. Use positive pressure, self-contained breathing apparatus in fighting fire. Water
applied to electrolyte generates heat and causes it to splatter. Wear acid resistant clothing. Ventilate area well.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards:
Hydrogen and oxygen gases are generated in cells during normal battery operation or when on charge. (Hydrogen is
flammable and oxygen supports combustion). These gases enter the air through the vent caps during battery overcharging.
To avoid risk of fire or explosion, keep sparks and other sources of ignition away from the battery. Do not allow metal
objects to simultaneously contact both positive and negative terminal of batteries. Ventilate area well.
Section VI: Reactivity Data
Stability: Stable under normal conditions.
Conditions to Avoid: Sparks and other sources of ignition. Prolonged overcharge. Fire or explosion
hazard due to possible hydrogen gas generation.
Incompatibility: Combination of sulfuric acid with combustibles and organic materials may cause
fire and explosion. Avoid strong reducing agents, most metals, carbides, chlorates,
nitrates, picrate.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hydrogen gas may be generated in an overcharged condition, in fire
or at very high temperatures. CO, CO2 and sulfur oxides may emit in fire.
Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
Section VII: Precaution for Safe Handling and Use
Steps to be Taken in Case of Broken Battery Case or Electrolyte Leakage:
Neutralize any electrolyte or exposed internal battery parts with sodium bicarbonate until fizzing stops. Keep untrained
personnel away from electrolyte and broken battery. Place broken battery and clean-up materials in a plastic bag or nonmetallic container. Dispose of clean-up materials as a hazardous waste. Ventilate area as hydrogen gas may be given off
during neutralization.
Waste Disposal Method:
Federal and State laws prohibit the improper disposal of all lead acid batteries. The battery end users (owners) are
responsible for their batteries from the date of purchase through their ultimate disposal. The only legally
acceptable method of disposal of lead acid batteries is to recycle them at a Resource Conservation and Recovery
Act (RCRA) approved secondary lead smelter.
HAZARDOUS WASTE CODES: D002, D008
Precautions to be Taken in Handling, Storing and Transportaton:
Store in a cool, dry area away from combustible materials. Do not store in sealed, unventilated areas. Avoid overheating
and overcharging.
Other Precautions:
Do not charge in unventilated areas. Do not use organic solvents or other than recommended chemical cleaners on battery.
Section VIII: Control Measures / Personal Protection
General:
Normal room ventilation is sufficient during normal use and handling. Recommend 2 to 3 room air changes per hour to
prevent buildup of hydrogen gas.
Personal Protective Equipment (In the Event of Battery Case Breakage):
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