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Z99-MSDS-AGPELE Rev. AB 2008-08 NY PHOTOCOPY Page 3 of 5 MUST BE OF THIS ENTIRE DOCUMENT z. HEALTH HAZARD DATA (CONTINUED) Effects of Overexposure - Acute: Electrolyte: Severe skin it itation, burns, damage to cornea may cause blindness, upper respiratory irritation. Lead compounds: Headac e, fatigue, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, muscular aches and weakness, sleep disturbances, and irri ability. Effects of Overexposure - Chrom Electrolyte: Possible erosi n of tooth enamel; inflammation of nose, throat, and bronchial tubes, and scarring of the cornea. Lead compounds: Anemia; neuropathy, particularly of the motor nerves, with wrist drop; kidney damage; reproductive changes in both males and females. Carcinogenicity: Electrolyte: The National xicology Program (NTP) and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) have classified "strong inorganic acid mist containing sulfuric acid" as a substance that is carcinogenic to humans. This classification does not apply to sulfuric a id solutions in static liquid state or to electrolyte in batteries. Batteries subjected to abusive charging at excessively high currents for prolonged periods of time without vent caps in place may create a surrounding atmosphere of the offensive strong inorganic cid mist containing sulfuric acid. Lead compounds: Listed as a 2B carcinogen, likely in animals at extreme doses. Proof of carcinogenicity in humans is lacking at present. Medical Conditions Generally Agg avated by Exposure: Overexposure to sulfuric ac d mist may cause lung damage and aggravate pulmonary conditions. Contact of electrolyte (water and sulfuric acid solution) ith skin may aggravate skin diseases such as eczema and contact dermatitis. Contact of electrolyte (water and sulfuric acid sol tion) with eyes may damage cornea and/or cause blindness. Lead and its compounds can aggravate some forms of kidney, liver, and neurologic diseases. Emergency and First Aid Procedur s: Inhalation: Electrolyte: Remove to fres air immediately. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Lead compounds: Remove om exposure, gargle, wash nose, eyes and lips; consult physician. Ingestion: Electrolyte: Give large quan ities of water; do not induce vomiting; consult physician. Lead compounds: Consult p ysician immediately. Skin: Electrolyte: Flush with large mounts of water for at least 15 minutes; remove contaminated clothing completely, including shoes, and do not wear again mil cleaned. If acid is splashed on shoes, remove and discard if they contain leather. Lead compounds: Wash im ediately with soap and water. Lead compounds are not readily absorbed through the skin. Eyes: Electrol3je and Lead com ou ds: Flush immediately with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes; consult physician immediately. II. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE Handling and Storage: Store batteries under roof in ol, dry, well -ventilated areas that are separated from incompatible materials and from activities which may create flames, spa ks, or heat. Keep away from metallic objects that could bridge the terminals on a battery and create a dangerous short-circuit. Si gle batteries pose no risk of electric shock but there may be increasing risk of electric shock from strings of connected batteries xceeding three 12 -volt units. Charging: There is a possible risk of ele tric shock from charging equipment and from strings of series connected batteries, whether or not being charged. Shut-off pow r to chargers whenever not in use and before detachment of any circuit connections. Batteries being charged will generate a d release flammable hydrogen gas. Charging space should be ventilated. Keep battery vent caps in position. Prohibit smoking nd avoid creation of flames and sparks nearby. Wear face and eye protection when near batteries being charged. Spill or Leak Procedures: Remove combustible material and all sources of ignition. Stop flow of material and contain spill by diking with soda ash, etc. Carefully neutralize spill with oda ash, etc. Make certain mixture is neutral then collect residue and place in a drum or other suitable container with a label pecifying "contains hazardous waste" or (if uncertain call distributor regarding proper labeling procedures). Dispose of as ha ardous waste. If battery is leaking, place battery in a heavy duty plastic bag. Wear acid resistant boots, face shield, chemical sp ash goggles and acid resistant gloves. DO NOT RELEASE UNNEUTRALIZED ACID. Z99-MSDS-AGPELE Rev. AB 2008-08 NY PHOTOCOPY Page 3 of 5 MUST BE OF THIS ENTIRE DOCUMENT