Power-Sonic SAFETY DATA SHEET PS_PSH_PSG_PHR_PG_PDC_DCG_VRLA_AGM - Manual (Page 2)

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Section 4 – Flammability Data
Components Flashpoint Explosive
Limit
Comments
Lead and Sulfuric Acid None None None
Hydrogen LEL = 4.1% Sealed batteries can emit hydrogen if overcharged
(float voltage> 2.40 VPC)
Fiberglass Separator N/A N/A Toxic vapors may be released. In case of fire, wear self
contained breathing apparatus
Acrylonitrile Butadine Styrene (ABS) None N/A Temp over 527°F (300°C) may release combustible
gases. In case of fire, wear self contained breathing
apparatus
Section 5 - Reactivity Data
Section 6 - Health Hazard Data
Routes of Entry
Sulfuric acid: Harmful by all routes of entry
Lead compounds: Hazardous Exposure can occur only when product is heated, oxidized, or otherwise processed or
damaged to create dust, vapor or fume.
Inhalation
Sulfuric acid: Breathing sulfuric acid vapors and mists may cause severe respiratory problems.
Lead compounds: Dust or fumes may cause irritation of upper respiratory tract or lungs.
Fiberglass Separator: Fiberglass is an irritant to the upper respiratory tract, skin and eyes. For exposure up to 10°F/ use
MSA Comfoll with type H filter. Above 10°F use Ultra Twin with type H filter. This product is not considered carcinogenic by
NTP or OSHA.
Skin Contact
Sulfuric acid: Severe irritation, burns and ulceration.
Lead compounds: Not absorbed through the skin
Stability Unstable Conditions to Avoid
Stable
x
Prolonged overcharge on high current, ignition sources. Sulfuric acid
remains stable at all temperatures
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid)
Sulfuric acid: Contact with combustibles and organic materials may cause fire and explosion. Also reacts violently with
strong reducing agents, metals, sulfur trioxide gas, strong oxidizers, and water. Contact with metals may product toxic sulfur
dioxide fumes and may release flammable hydrogen gas.
Lead Compounds: Avoid contact with strong acids, bases, halides, halogenates, potassium nitrate, permanganate,
peroxides, nascent hydrogen, and reducing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts
Sulfuric acid: Sulfur trioxide, carbon monoxide, sulfuric acid mist, sulfur dioxide, and hydrogen sulfide.
Lead Compounds: High temperatures above the melting point are likely to produce toxic metal fume, vapor, or dust;
contact with strong acid or base or presence of nascent hydrogen may generate highly toxic arsine gas. Hazardous
Polymerization.
Polymerization: Sulfuric acid will not polymerize
Decomposition Products: Sulfuric Dioxide, Trioxide, Hydrogen Sulfide, Hydrogen.
Conditions to Avoid: Prohibit smoking, sparks, etc. from battery charging area. Avoid mixing acid with other chemicals.