1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Product Name : Battery, Wet filled with Acid

Other Names : BATTERIES, WET, FILLED WITH ACID, electric storage

Use : Automotive, Industrial Standby Power and Motive Power.

Supplier Name and Address : Apollo Batteries Bankstown (Unit 9/66 Ashford Avenue Milperra NSW 2214)

Phone: (02) 9774 5577

Emergency Telephone: 0429 418 811 (Domenic Portolesi)

Relevant identified uses : Starting, lighting, ignition for car, truck, etc.

2. HAZARD(S) IDENTIFICATION

DANGERHAZARDOUS CHEMICAL DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the Model WHS Regulations and the ADG Code.

Poisons Schedule: S6 Classified as S6:- Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons (SUSMP)

Single Word: Danger

GHS Classification: Metal Corrosion Category 1, Acute Toxicity (Oral) Category 4, Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) Category 3, Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1A, Serious Eye Damage Category 1, Carcinogen Category 1A, Reproductive Toxicity Category 1A, STOT – SE (Resp. Irr.) Category 3*, STOT – RE Category 2, Acute Aquatic Hazard Category 1, Chronic Aquatic Hazard Category 1

IN THE EVENT OF THE INTERNAL BATTERY COMPONENTS BEING EXPOSED

Hazard Statements:

H290 – May be corrosive to metals

H350 – May cause cancer

H302 – Harmful if swallowed

H360 – May damage fertility or the unborn child

H314 – Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

H373 – May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

H318 – Causes serious eye damage

H400 – Very toxic to aquatic life

H331 – Toxic if inhaled

H410 – Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

H335 – May cause respiratory irritation

IN THE EVENT OF EXPOSURE TO INTERNAL COMPONENTS

Precaution Statements:

3. COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Ingredient	Identification	Content % weight
Sulphuric Acid <51% (H2SO4)	CAS 7664-93-9	30-40%
Lead (Pb) (PbO)	CAS 7439-92-1	30-40%
Lead Monoxide (PbO)	CAS 1317-36-8	30-40%
Inert material :- Polypropylene/Polyethylene	CAS 9003-07-0/CAS 9002-88-4	5-8%

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

DESCRIPTION OF FIRST AID MEASURES

Eye contact:

If this product comes in contact with the eyes:

• Immediately hold eyelids apart and flush the eye continuously with running
• Ensure complete irrigation of the eye by keeping eyelids apart and away from eye and moving the eyelids by occasionally lifting the upper and lower
• Continue flushing until advised to stop by the Poisons Information Centre or a doctor, or for at least 15
• Transport to hospital or doctor without
• Removal of contact lenses after an eye injury should only be undertaken by skilled

Skin contact:

If skin contact occurs:

• Immediately flush body and clothes with large amounts of water, using safety shower if
• Quickly remove all contaminated clothing, including
• Wash skin and hair with running water. Continue flushing with water until advised to stop by the Poisons Information
• Inhalation:

If fumes of combustion products are inhaled:

• Lay patient down. Keep warm and
• Prostheses such as false teeth, which may block airway, should be removed, where possible, prior to initiating first aid
• Apply artificial respiration if not breathing, preferably with a demand valve resuscitator, bag-valve mask device, or pocket mask as trained. Perform CPR if
• Transport to hospital, or doctor, without

Ingestion:

For advice, contact a Poisons Information Centre or a doctor at once.

Urgent hospital treatment is likely to be

If swallowed do NOT induce

• If vomiting occurs, lean patient forward or place on left side (head-down position, if possible) to maintain open airway and prevent
• Observe the patient
• Never give liquid to a person showing signs of being sleepy or with reduced awareness; i.e. becoming unconscious.
• Give water to rinse out mouth, then provide liquid slowly and as much as casualty can comfortably
• Transport to hospital or doctor without
• MEDICAL ATTENTION AND SPECIAL TREATMENT. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Treat symptomatically:

For acute or short term repeated exposures to strong acids:

• Airway problems may arise from laryngeal edema and inhalation exposure. Treat with 100% oxygen
• Respiratory distress may require cricothyroidotomy if endotracheal intubation is contraindicated by excessive swelling
• Intravenous lines should be established immediately in all cases where there is evidence of circulatory compromise.
• Strong acids produce a coagulation necrosis characterised by formation of a coagulum (eschar) as a result of the desiccating action of the acid on proteins in specific
• Ingestion:
• Immediate dilution (milk or water) within 30 minutes post ingestion is recommended.
• DO NOT attempt to neutralise the acid since exothermic reaction may extend the corrosive injury.
• Be careful to avoid further vomit since re-exposure of the mucosa to the acid is harmful
• Limit fluids to one or two glasses in an adult
• Charcoal has no place in acid management
• Some authors suggest the use of lavage within 1 hour of ingestion

Skin:

• Skin lesions require copious saline irrigation.
• Treat chemical burns as thermal burns with non-adherent gauze and
• Deep second-degree burns may benefit from topical silver

Eye:

• Eye injuries require retraction of the eyelids to ensure thorough irrigation of the conjuctival cul-de-sacs. Irrigation should last at least 20-30 minutes. DO NOT use neutralising agents or any other additives. Several litres of saline are required.
• Cyclopaedic drops, (1% cyclopentolate for short-term use or 5% homatropine for longer term use) antibiotic drops, vasoconstrictive agents or artificial tears may be indicated dependent on the severity of the case
• Steroid eye drops should only be administered with the approval of a consulting ophthalmologist).

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing Media Incompatibilities:

• There is no restriction on the type of extinguisher which may be
• Use extinguishing media suitable for surrounding

Specific Hazards Hazardous Decomposition:

• Non-combustible.
• Not considered to be a significant fire
• Acids may react with metals to produce hydrogen, a highly flammable and explosive
• Heating may cause expansion or decomposition leading to violent rupture of

Fire Incompatibility:

• Avoid strong bases.
• Avoid contamination with oxidising agents i.e. nitrates, oxidising acids, chlorine bleaches, pool chlorine etc. as ignition may result

Fire Fighting, Special Protective Equipment & Precautions:

• Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
• Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves
• Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water courses
• Use fire fighting procedures suitable for surrounding area.
• DO NOT approach containers suspected to be hot.
• Cool fire exposed containers with water spray from a protected location.
• If safe to do so, remove containers from path of fire
• Equipment should be thoroughly decontaminated after use

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal Precautions:

Avoid breathing vapours and contact with skin and eyes.

Environmental Precautions:

• Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water course
• Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
• With a clean shovel, transfer spilled material into clean-labelled containers for disposal.
• Wash area down with excess water.
• Do not allow water to enter containers of acid as a violent reaction may occur.
• Prevent from entering drains, sewers, streams or other bodies of water. If contamination of sewers or waterways has occurred, advise the local emergency services

Protective Equipment:

Personal Protective Equipment advice is contained in Section 8 of the SDS.

Emergency Procedures:

Ingredient	Material name	TWA	STEL
Sulphuric Acid (H2SO4)	Sulphuric acid	1 mg/m3	3 mg/m3
Lead (Pb)	Lead, inorganic dusts & fumes (as Pb)	0.15 mg/m3	Not Available
Lead Monoxide (PbO)	Lead, inorganic dusts & fumes (as Pb)	0.15 mg/m3	Not Available

APPROPRIATE ENGINEERING CONTROLS

Engineering controls are used to remove a hazard or place a barrier between the worker and the hazard. Well-designed engineering controls can be highly effective in protecting workers and will typically be independent of worker interactions to provide this high level of protection.

The basic types of engineering controls are:

• Process controls which involve changing the way a job activity or process is done to reduce the
• Enclosure and / or isolation of emission source which keeps a selected hazard “physically” away from the worker and ventilation that strategically “adds” and “removes” air in the work

PERSONAL PROTECTION: Not normally required; however if in contact with internal components:-

Respirator Type

• Where the concentration of gas / particulates in the breathing zone, approaches or exceeds the “Exposure Standard” (or ES), respiratory protection is required.
• Type E-P Filter of sufficient capacity

 

Required Minimum Protection Factor	Half-Face Respirator	Full-Face Respirator	Powered Air Respirator
up to 10 x ES	P1	–	PAPR-P1
up to 10 x ES	Air-line*	–	–
up to 50 x ES	Air-line**	P2	PAPR-P2
up to 100 x ES	–	P3	–
–	–	Air-line*	–
100+ x ES	–	Air-line**	PAPR-P3

Other Protection

• Eyewash unit
• Barrier cream.
• Skin cleansing cream

Eye Protection

• Safety glasses with side shields Chemical
• Contact lenses may pose a special hazard; soft contact lenses may absorb and concentrate irritants.

Glove Type

• Wear chemical protective gloves, e.g. PVC

Clothing

• Overalls

Foot wear

• Wear safety footwear or safety gumboots e.g. Rubber

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance:	The battery is a manufactured article containing a clear mobile acidic liquid. The electrolyte mixes with water. Rectangular plastic casing with exposed terminals for electrical connections. High weight to volume ratio. The hazard of lead acid batteries include: CORROSIVE CONTENTS SHORT CIRCUIT – accidental discharge. Current flow by external short circuit may heat metals to welding temperatures with firehazard; Internal heat generated may boil battery acid with evolution of large amounts of highly corrosive acid mist/vapour. Boiling may develop internal pressure and cause explosion with scattering of acid contents.Battery circuits must include electrical fusible links. Terminals and external metal parts must be insulated. Do not clean terminals, battery top with conducting liquids SPILL – damage to casing or overturning may cause corrosive acid contents to spill, causing skin burns on contact. Acid reacts quickly with many metals, generating highly flammable and explosive hydrogen gas; may also weaken metal structures. All lead acid batteries must be vented. Chemical hazards relate to the contents of the battery. Yellow crystalline; does not mix well with water (1%). Soluble in acetone
Odour:	Not Available.
Lower explosive limits:	4.1% hydrogen gas
Odour threshold:	Not Available
Vapour pressure (kPa):	Not Available
pH:	<1 (for acid)
Vapour density (Air = 1):	>1
Melting point /  freezing point (°C):	Not Applicable
Relative density (Water = 1):	1.2-1.3 (Sulphuric acid electrolyte)
Initial boiling point and boiling range (°C):	95-95.55 °C
Solubility in water (g,L) :	Miscible (acid)
Flash point :	Not Applicable
Viscosity :	Not Available
Evaporation rate :	<1 BuAC = 1 (for acid)
Molecular weight (g / mol) :	Not Available
Flammability :	Not Applicable
Decomposition temperature (°C) :	Not Available
Upper, lower flammability or explosive limits :	74.2%
Partition coefficientt:n-octanol/water :	Not Available

 

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity:

See section 7 and this section under Chemical stability

• Contact with alkaline material liberates heat
• Acid Reacts with mild steel, galvanised steel / zinc producing hydrogen gas which may form an explosive mixture with

Possibility of hazardous reactions:

See section 5 & 7

• Acids may react with metals to produce hydrogen, a highly flammable and explosive
• Heating may cause expansion or decomposition leading to violent rupture of

Incompatible materials:

• See section 7

Chemical stability:

• Product is considered stable under normal handling conditions.
• Stable under normal storage
• Hazardous polymerization will not

Hazardous decomposition products:

• See section 5

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ACUTE EFFECTS

No adverse health effects expected if the product is handled in accordance with this safety Data sheet and the product Label. Symptoms or effects that may arise if the product is mishandled and overexposure occurs are:-

Inhaled:

Inhalation of vapours or aerosols (mists, fumes), generated by the material during the course of normal handling, may produce toxic effects.

Corrosive acids can cause irritation of the respiratory tract, with coughing, choking and mucous membrane damage. There may be dizziness, headache, nausea and weakness.

Ingestion:

Accidental ingestion of the material may be harmful; animal experiments indicate that ingestion of less than 150 gram may be fatal or may produce serious damage to the health of the individual.

Ingestion of acidic corrosives may produce burns around and in the mouth, the throat and oesophagus. Immediate pain and difficulties in swallowing and speaking may also be evident.

Skin contact:

Skin contact with acidic corrosives may result in pain and burns; these may be deep with distinct edges and may heal slowly with the formation of scar tissue.

Entry into the blood-stream, through, for example, cuts, abrasions or lesions, may produce systemic injury with harmful effects. Examine the skin prior to the use of the material and ensure that any external damage is suitably protected.

Eye:

If applied to the eyes, this material causes severe eye damage.

Direct eye contact with acid corrosives may produce pain, tears, sensitivity to light and burns. Mild burns of the epithelia generally recover rapidly and completely

Chronic effects:

• Repeated or prolonged exposure to acids may result in the erosion of teeth, swelling and/or ulceration of mouth lining. Irritation of airways to lung, with cough, and inflammation of lung tissue often occurs.
• Substance accumulation, in the human body, is likely and may cause some concern following repeated or long- term occupational
• Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.

Sulphuric Acid

• Asthma-like symptoms may continue for months or even years after exposure to the material ceases. This may be due to a non-allergenic condition known as reactive airways dysfunction syndrome (RADS) which can occur following exposure to high levels of highly irritating compound. Key criteria for the diagnosis of RADS include the absence of preceding respiratory disease, in a non-atopic individual, with abrupt onset of persistent asthma-like symptoms within minutes to hours of a documented exposure to the irritant. A reversible airflow pattern, on spirometry, with the presence of moderate to severe bronchial hyper reactivity on methacholine challenge testing and the lack of minimal lymphocytic inflammation, without eosinophilia, have also been included in the criteria for diagnosis of RADS. Occupational exposures to strong inorganic acid mists of sulphuric acid:

Lead

WARNING: Lead is a cumulative poison and has the potential to cause abortion and intellectual impairment to unborn children of pregnant workers.

An inorganic compound such as Lead is a cumulative harmful poison when exposed in small amounts can raise the body’s content to toxic levels. Prolonged or repeated exposure to lead toxicity effects the nervous system (memory loss, tiredness, headaches, fatigue, irritability, decreased libido, dizziness, depression, encephalopathy (brain damage caused by altered brain function and structure), behavioural effects, altered mood states, disturbances in hand-eye coordination, reaction times, visual motor performance, and mental performance, disturbances to vision, changes in hearing, muscle and joint weakness of the arms and legs, (foot-drop and wrist-drop), heart / blood vessels (reduced haemoglobin synthesis and production, reduced life span and function of red blood cells, anaemia, increased blood pressure), digestive system (loss of appetite, anorexia, with severe abdominal pain, diarrhoea, inflammation of the stomach walls (gastritis) and colic, cramps, nausea, vomiting, constipation, weight loss and decreased urination, deposition of blue lead-line on the gums), kidneys / urinary system (reversible / irreversible kidney damage) and endocrine system. Increased levels of lead result in increased brain damage, coma and death in extreme cases.

• Long term exposure to high dust concentrations may cause changes in lung function i.e. pneumoconiosis; caused by particles less than 0.5 micron penetrating and remaining in the
• Ample evidence from experiments exists that there is a suspicion this material directly reduces
• Lead can cross the placenta, and cause miscarriage, stillbirths and birth defects. Exposure before birth can cause mental retardation, behavioural disorders and infant
• Exposure to the material for prolonged periods may cause physical defects in the developing embryo (teratogenesis).
• Ample evidence exists that developmental disorders are directly caused by human exposure to the
• Lead can accumulate in the skeleton for a very long

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity: Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water courses.¼= Data Not Available to make classification DO NOT discharge into sewer or

Degradability:

• No Data available for all ingredients

Bio-accumulative Potential:

• No Data available for all ingredients

Mobility in Soil:

• No Data available for all ingredients

Other Adverse Effects:

• No Data available for all ingredients

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

• Safe Handling & Disposal
• Dispose in accordance with federal, state or local regulations

Disposal of Contaminated Packaging:

• Recycle wherever possible
• Consult manufacturer for recycling options or consult local or regional waste management authority for disposal if no suitable treatment or disposal facility can be identified.
• Treat and neutralise at an approved treatment plant. Treatment should involve: Mixing or slurrying in water; Neutralisation followed by: burial in a land-fill specifically licenced to accept chemical and / or pharmaceutical wastes or Incineration in a licenced apparatus (after admixture with suitable combustible material)
• Decontaminate empty containers

Environmental Regulations:

• Dispose in accordance with federal, state or local regulations.
• Refer to section 15

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

REGULATED FOR TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS ADG

UN Number:	2794
Proper Shipping Name:	BATTERIES, WET, FILLED WITH ACID, electric storage
Transport Hazard Class:	Class: 8
Sub risk:	Not Applicable
Packing group:	N/A
Environmental Hazards	No relevant data
Special Precautions	Special provisions: 295<br>/Limited quantity: 1kg
Additional Information	Marine Pollutant:Yes
Hazchem Code	2R

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS, LEGISLATION

Sulphuric Acid CAS 7664-93-9 is found on the following regulatory Lists:

“Australia Exposure Standards”, “Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)”,”International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) – Agents Classified by the IARC Monographs”, “International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations – Prohibited List Passenger and Cargo Aircraft”, “Australia Hazardous Substances Information System – Consolidated Lists”

Lead CAS 7439-92-1 is found on the following regulatory Lists:

“Australia Exposure Standards”, “Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)”,”International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) – Agents Classified by the IARC Monographs”, “Australia Hazardous Substances Information System – Consolidated Lists”

Lead Monoxide CAS 1317-36-8 is found on the following regulatory Lists:

“Australia Exposure Standards”, “Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)”,”International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) – Agents Classified by the IARC Monographs”, “Australia Hazardous Substances Information System – Consolidated Lists”

Poisons Schedule (Australia):

6

AICS Status:

All the constituents of this product are listed

APVMA Status:

Not relevant

AQIS Status:

Status not relevant

TGA Status:

Not relevant

Other References:

ADG Code – Australian Transport of Dangerous GoodsWorkplace Exposure Standard for Airborne Contaminants Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances NOHSC: 1008 (2004) Hazardous Substances Information System (HSIS) Model Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011, Chapter 7 Hazardous Chemicals, Part 7.2 Lead. Labelling of Workplace Hazardous Chemicals- Code Of Practice Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous

 

16. OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

Revision Information:

Revision No	Date	Description
1	01/12/16	Initial SDS creation

Abbreviations:

AICS	Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances
APVMA	Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority
AQIS	Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service
CAS #	Chemical Abstract Service Number – used to uniquely identify chemical compounds
IARC	International Agency for Research on Cancer
LC50	Lethal Concentration- toxicity of the surrounding medium that will kill half of the sample population of a specific test- animal in a specified period through exposure via inhalation (respiration)
SDS	Safety Data Sheet- (SDS), previously called a Material Safety Data Sheet (SDS),
TGA	Therapeutic Goods Administration