Mastercraft RA 431B User Manual

EFFECTIVE DATE: 6/1/15

SAFETY DATA SHEET

SECTION 1: PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME:

LEAD ACID BATTERIES:

DEEP CYCLE & INDUSTRIAL

UN NUMBER:
MANUFACTURER:

2794
CROWN BATTERY

MANUFACTURING COMPANY
ADDRESS:

P.O. Box 990
1445 Majestic Drive
Fremont Ohio, 43420

EMERGENCY PHONE:

CHEMTREC PHONE:
OTHER CALLS:
FAX PHONE:

COMPANY WEBSITE:

800.424.9300

703.527.3887

(Domestic)

(International)

800.424.9300

419.334.7181

419.334.7416

www.crownbattery.com

SYNONYMS:

Stationary Battery, Deep Cycle Battery

CHEMICAL
FORMULA:

PRODUCT USE:
PREPARED BY:

Industrial Battery, Traction Battery,

PbO2 + Pb +2H2SO4 = 2PbSO4 + 2H2O

Batteries, wet, filled with acid
Jim Anderson

SECTION 2: GHS HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

HE A LTH ENVIRONMENTAL PHYSICAL

Acute Toxicity (Oral/Dermal/Inhalation)
Skin Corrosion/Irritation
Eye Damage
Reproductive
Carcinogenicity (lead compounds)
Carcinogenicity (arsenic)
Carcinogenicity (acid mist)
Specific Target Organ Toxicity (repeated exposure)

Hazard Statements –

Harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or in contact with skin.
Acid causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
May damage fertility or the unborn child if ingested or inhaled.
May cause harm to breast-fed children.
May cause cancer if ingested or inhaled.
Causes skin irritation, serious eye damage.
Contact with internal components may cause irritation or severe

burns.
Causes damage to central nervous system, blood and kidneys

through prolonged or repeated exposure if ingested or inhaled.
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin.
May form explosive air/gas mix ture during charging.
Extremely flammable gas (hydrogen).
Explosive, fire, blast or projection ha zard

DANGER!

Category 4
Category 1A
Category 1
Category 1A
Category 1B
Category 1A
Category 1A
Category 2

Aquatic Chronic 1 Explosive Chemical,
Aquatic Acute 1

Division 1.3

Precautionary Statements

Obtain special instructions before use.
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Wash thoroughly af ter handling.
Do not eat drink or smoke when using this product.
Avoid contact during pregnancy/while nursing.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing, eye protection/face protection.
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Avoid contact with internal acid.
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfac es. No smoking
IF SWALLOWED OR CONSUMED: rinse mouth.
Do NOT induce vomiting. Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell.
IF ON CLOTHING OR SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated

clothing and wash it before reuse. Rinse skin with water/shower.
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
Immediately call a POISON CENT ER or doctor/physician.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and e asy to do. Continue rinsing.
If exposed /concerned, or if you feel unwell seek medical attention/advice.
Store locked up, in a well-ventilated area, in accordance with local and national regulation.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local and national regulation.
Keep out of reach of children.

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SECTION 3: COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

INGREDIENTS (CHEMICAL/COMMON NAMES): CAS NO.: % BY WT:

Lead and Lead Compounds 7439- 9 2-1 50 to 70

Antimony 7440-36-0 0.1 to .99

Sulfuric Acid 7664-93-9 3 to 5

Inert Components (Separator Material) N.A. 1 to 2

Water 7732-18-5 23 to 25

SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES

INHALATION:

Sulfuric Acid: Remove to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.

Consult a physician.

Lead: Remove from exposure, gargle, wash nose and lips; consult physician.

INGESTION:

Sulfuric Acid: Give large quantities of water; Do NOT induce vomiting or aspiration into the lungs may occur and can cause

permanent injury or death; consult physician.

Lead: Consult physician immediately.

SKIN:

Sulfuric Acid: Flush with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes; remove contaminated clothing completely, including

shoes. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Discard contaminated shoes.

Lead: Wash immediately with soap and water.

EYES:

Sulfuric Acid and Lead: Flush immediately with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes while lifting lids; Seek im-

mediate medical attention if eyes have been exposed directly to acid.

SECTION 5: FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

FLASH POINT: Not Applicable

FLAMMABLE LIMITS: LEL = 4.1% (Hydrogen Gas in air); UEL = 74.2%

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: CO2; foam; dry chemical. Do not use carbon dioxide directly on cells.

Avoid breathing vapors. Use appropriate media for surrounding fire

FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:

during water application and wear acid-resistant clothing, gloves, face and eye protection. If batteries are on charge,
shut off power to the charging equipment, but note that strings of series connected batteries may still pose risk of
electric shock even when charging equipment is shut down.

HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS:

operation of batteries. If ignited by burning cigarette, naked flame or spark, may cause battery explosion with dispersion
of casing fragments and corrosive liquid electrolyte. Carefully follow manufacturer’s instructions for installation and
service. Keep away all sources of gas ignition and do not allow metallic articles to simultaneously contact the negative
and positive terminals of a battery. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for installation and service.

Use positive pressure, self-contained breathing apparatus. Beware of acid splatter

Highly flammable hydrogen gas is generated during charging and

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SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Stop flow of material, contain/absorb small spills with dry sand, earth or vermiculite. Do not use combustible materials.
If possible, carefully neutralize spilled electrolyte with soda ash, sodium bicarbonate, lime, etc. Wear acid-resistant clothing,
boots, gloves, and face shield. Do not allow discharge of un-neutralized acid to sewer. Acid must be managed in accordance
with approved local, state, and federal requirements. Consult state environmental agency and/or federal EPA.

SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE

HANDLING: Unless involved in recycling operations, do not breach the casing or empty the contents of the battery. Handle
carefully and avoid tipping, which may allow electrolyte leakage. There may be increasing risk of electric shock from strings
of connected batteries. Keep containers tightly closed when not in use. If battery case is broken, avoid contact with internal
components. Keep vent caps on and cover terminals to prevent short circuits. Place cardboard between layers of stacked
automotive batteries to avoid damage and short circuits. Keep away from combustible materials, organic chemicals, reducing
substances, metals, strong oxidizers and water. Use banding or stretch wrap to secure items for shipping.

STORAGE: Store batteries under roof in cool, dry, well-ventilated areas separated from incompatible materials and from activities
that may create flames, spark, or heat. Store on smooth, impervious surfaces provided with measures for liquid containment in
the event of electrolyte spills. Keep away from metallic objects that could bridge the terminals on a battery and create a dangerous
short-circuit.

CHARGING: There is a possible risk of electric shock from charging equipment and from strings of series connected batteries,
whether or not being charged. Shut-off power to chargers whenever not in use and before detachment of any circuit connections.
Batteries being charged will generate and release flammable hydrogen gas. Charging space should be ventilated. Keep battery
vent caps in position. Prohibit smoking and avoid creation of flames and sparks nearby. Wear face and eye protection when near
batteries being charged.

SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

EXPOSURE LIMITS (mg/m3)

Chemical &
Common Name

Lead and Lead Compounds
(inorganic)

Electrolyte (H2SO4/H2O) 1 0.2 1 1 0.2 0.05 (c)

Antimony 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 (b,e)

(a) As inhalable aerosol (b) Thoracic fraction
(c) Based on OEL’s of Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Netherlands, Switzerland, & U.K.
N.E. = Not Established

ENGINEERING CONTROLS (VENTILATION):

components must be acid-resistant. Handle batteries cautiously, do not tip to avoid spills. Make certain vent caps are on securely.
If battery case is damaged, avoid bodily contact with internal components. Wear protective clothing, eye and face protection, when
filling, charging or handling batteries. Do not allow metallic materials to simultaneously contact both the positive and negative
terminals of the batteries. Charge batteries in areas with adequate ventilation. General dilution ventilation is acceptable.

OSHA PEL ACGIH

0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.15 (b)

Store and handle in well-ventilated area. If mechanical ventilation is used,

US

NIOSH

Quebec

PEV

Ontario

OEL

EU

OEL

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED):

When concentrations of sulfuric acid mist are known to exceed PEL, use NIOSH or MSHA-approved respiratory protection.

None required under normal conditions.

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