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DOD Hazardous Materials Information System

DoD 6050.5-L
AS OF July 1998
FSC: 6140
NIIN: 012500296
Manufacturer's CAGE: 16764
Part No. Indicator: A
Part Number/Trade Name: #24-60 & ALL MODELS OF DELCO BATTERIES
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General Information
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Item Name: BATTERY, STORAGE
Company's Name: DELCO REMY DIV OF GENERAL MOTORS CORP
Company's Street: 2401 COLUMBUS AVE
Company's P. O. Box:
Company's City: ANDERSON
Company's State: IN
Company's Country: US
Company's Zip Code: 46018
Company's Emerg Ph #: 317-646-3080
Company's Info Ph #: 317-646-3080
Distributor/Vendor # 1: CELL ENERGY INC (916-484-7974)
Distributor/Vendor # 1 Cage: 1U269
Distributor/Vendor # 2:
Distributor/Vendor # 2 Cage:
Distributor/Vendor # 3:
Distributor/Vendor # 3 Cage:
Distributor/Vendor # 4:
Distributor/Vendor # 4 Cage:
Safety Data Action Code:
Safety Focal Point: D
Record No. For Safety Entry: 001
Tot Safety Entries This Stk#: 001
Status: SE
Date MSDS Prepared: 04MAY92
Safety Data Review Date: 27OCT93
Supply Item Manager: CX
MSDS Preparer's Name: EDWARD M. KSENIAK
Preparer's Company:
Preparer's St Or P. O. Box:
Preparer's City:
Preparer's State:
Preparer's Zip Code:
Other MSDS Number:
MSDS Serial Number: BRTCW
Specification Number:
Spec Type, Grade, Class:
Hazard Characteristic Code: J6
Unit Of Issue: EA
Unit Of Issue Container Qty: EACH
Type Of Container:
Net Unit Weight:

Report for NIIN: 012500296

NRC/State License Number: N/R

Net Explosive Weight:
Net Propellant Weight-Ammo: N/R
Coast Guard Ammunition Code:
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Ingredients/Identity Information

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Proprietary: NO
Ingredient: SULFURIC ACID (SARA III)
Ingredient Sequence Number: 01
Percent: 37
Ingredient Action Code:
Ingredient Focal Point: D
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: WS5600000
CAS Number: 7664-93-9
OSHA PEL: 1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9192
Other Recommended Limit: NONE SPECIFIED
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Proprietary: NO
Ingredient: WATER
Ingredient Sequence Number: 02
Percent: BALANCE
Ingredient Action Code:
Ingredient Focal Point: D
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: ZC0110000
CAS Number: 7732-18-5
OSHA PEL: NOT ESTABLISHED
ACGIH TLV: NOT ESTABLISHED
Other Recommended Limit: NONE SPECIFIED
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Proprietary: NO
Ingredient: LEAD (SARA III)
Ingredient Sequence Number: 03
Percent: > 90%
Ingredient Action Code:
Ingredient Focal Point: D
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: OF7525000
CAS Number: 7439-92-1
OSHA PEL: 0.05 MG/M3;1910.1025
ACGIH TLV: 0.15 MG/M3;DUST 9192
Other Recommended Limit: NONE SPECIFIED
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Physical/Chemical Characteristics
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Appearance And Odor: ACID SOLUTION IN PLASTIC CASE WITH SIDE OR TOP
TERMINALS AND VENT CAPS.
Boiling Point: 233F,112C
Melting Point: UNKNOWN
Vapor Pressure (MM Hg/70 F): 2.730
Vapor Density (Air=1): NOT GIVEN
Specific Gravity: VARIES
Decomposition Temperature: UNKNOWN

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Evaporation Rate And Ref: UNKNOWN

Solubility In Water: COMPLETE
Percent Volatiles By Volume: N/K
Viscosity: UNKNOWN
pH: < 1.0
Radioactivity:
Form (Radioactive Matl):
Magnetism (Milligauss): N/P
Corrosion Rate (IPY): UNKNOWN
Autoignition Temperature: N/R
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Fire and Explosion Hazard Data

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Flash Point: NONE
Flash Point Method: N/P
Lower Explosive Limit: NOT GIVEN
Upper Explosive Limit: NOT GIVEN
Extinguishing Media: USE CARBON DIOXIDE OR DRY CHEMICAL.
Special Fire Fighting Proc: RECOMMENDED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
IF BATTERIES ARE INVOLVED IN FIRE. COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER
SPRAY.
Unusual Fire And Expl Hazrds: WHILE BATTERIES ARE BEING CHARGED, HYDROGEN
GAS IS GENERATED. AVOID OPEN FLAME, SPARKS OR LIGHTED MATCHES.
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Reactivity Data
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Stability: YES
Cond To Avoid (Stability): AVOID SHORTING, USE ONLY APPROVED CHARGING
METHODS. AVOID HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES AND OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION
Materials To Avoid: ORGANIC MATERIALS, CHLORATES, CARBIDES, FULMINATES,
WATER, POWDERED METALS (NOTE: REACTS VIOLENTLY WITH WATER).
Hazardous Decomp Products: SULFURIC ACID FUMES, SULFUR DIOXIDE, SULFUR
TRIOXIDE, HYDROGEN GAS.
Hazardous Poly Occur: NO
Conditions To Avoid (Poly): NONE. WILL NOT OCCUR.
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Health Hazard Data
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LD50-LC50 Mixture: NOT GIVEN
Route Of Entry - Inhalation: NO
Route Of Entry - Skin: YES
Route Of Entry - Ingestion: YES
Health Haz 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 OF TEETH, INFLAMMATION OF NOSE, THROAT AND BRONCHIAL
TUBES. LEAD MAY CAUSE ANEMIA, DAMAGE TO KIDNEYS AND CNS.
Carcinogenicity - NTP: YES
Carcinogenicity - IARC: YES
Carcinogenicity - OSHA: NO
Explanation Carcinogenicity: LEAD IS LISTED UNDER IARC AND NTP.
Signs/Symptoms Of Overexp: IF CONTACTED, SEVERE BURNS AND ULCERATION OF
SKIN AND EYES. IF INHALED, SEVERE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. IF INGESTED,

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SEVERE BURNS AND ULCERATION.

Med Cond Aggravated By Exp: SULFURIC ACID MAY AGGRAVATE SKIN DISEASES SUCH
AS ECZEMA AND DERMATITIS. LEAD CAN AGGRAVATE CHRONIC FORMS OF KIDNEY, LIVER
AND NEUROLOGIC DISEASES.
Emergency/First Aid Proc: 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 MIXED WITH EGG WHITE, IF CONSCIOUS. SEE
DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.
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Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
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Steps If Matl Released/Spill: 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

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(CALCIUM OXIDE).
Waste Disposal Method: CONSULT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER. DISPOSE
OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGUALTIONS.
Precautions-Handling/Storing: 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
CONTAINERS AND DELIVER TO BATTERY RECYCLER
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Control Measures
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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: SPLASH-PROOF SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment: RUBBER APRON AND BOOTS IF CONTACT IS EXPECTED.
EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices: WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Suppl. Safety & Health Data: 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 TO PREVENT HYDROGEN BUILDUP. DO NOT PLACE NEAR OPEN
FLAMES, SPARKS, OR LIGHTED MATCHES.
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Transportation Data
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Transportation Action Code:
Transportation Focal Point: D
Trans Data Review Date: 93300
DOT PSN Code: BQN
DOT Symbol:
DOT Proper Shipping Name: BATTERIES, WET, FILLED WITH ACID

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DOT Class: 8
DOT ID Number: UN2794
DOT Pack Group: III
DOT Label: CORROSIVE
DOT/DoD Exemption Number:
IMO PSN Code: BWD
IMO Proper Shipping Name: BATTERIES,WET,FILLED WITH ACID
IMO Regulations Page Number: 8120
IMO UN Number: 2794
IMO UN Class: 8
IMO Subsidiary Risk Label: -
IATA PSN Code: CZM
IATA UN ID Number: 2794
IATA Proper Shipping Name: BATTERIES, WET, FILLED WITH ACID
IATA UN Class: 8
IATA Subsidiary Risk Class:
IATA Label: CORROSIVE
AFI PSN Code: CZM
AFI Symbols:
AFI Prop. Shipping Name: BATTERIES, WET, FILLED WITH ACID
AFI Class: 8

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AFI ID Number: UN2794

AFI Pack Group: III
AFI Label:
AFI Special Prov:
AFI Basic Pac Ref: 12-8
MMAC Code:
N.O.S. Shipping Name:
Additional Trans Data:
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Disposal Data
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Disposal Data Focal Point:
Disposal Data Review Date:
Rec # For This Disp Entry:
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Disposal Supplemental Data:
1st EPA Haz Wst Code New:
1st EPA Haz Wst Name New:
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Label Data
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Label Required: YES
Technical Review Date: 27OCT93
Label Date:
MFR Label Number: NONE
Label Status: F
Common Name: #24-60 & ALL MODELS OF DELCO BATTERIES
Chronic Hazard: YES
Signal Word: WARNING!
Acute Health Hazard-None:
Acute Health Hazard-Slight:
Acute Health Hazard-Moderate: X
Acute Health Hazard-Severe:
Contact Hazard-None:
Contact Hazard-Slight:
Contact Hazard-Moderate: X
Contact Hazard-Severe:
Fire Hazard-None:
Fire Hazard-Slight: X
Fire Hazard-Moderate:
Fire Hazard-Severe:
Reactivity Hazard-None:
Reactivity Hazard-Slight: X
Reactivity Hazard-Moderate:
Reactivity Hazard-Severe:
Special Hazard Precautions: STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AWAY FROM FLAMES,

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IGNITION SOURCES, COMBUSTIBLE AND ORGANIC MATERIALS. AVOID PROLONGED

OVERCHARGING. WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPM. TARGET ORGANS:CNS. 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 MIXED WITH EGG WHITE, IF CONSCIOUS. SEE DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.
Protect Eye: Y
Protect Skin: Y
Protect Respiratory:
Label Name: DELCO REMY DIV OF GENERAL MOTORS CORP
Label Street: 2401 COLUMBUS AVE
Label P.O. Box:
Label City: ANDERSON
Label State: IN
Label Zip Code: 46018
Label Country: US
Label Emergency Number: 317-646-3080
Year Procured: 1993

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