Encl. (4) TO COMDTINST 16478.12
First CG District ATON Battery Recovery Site Safety Plan
LEAD SULFATE: Lead sulfate (PbSO4; CHRIS code: LSF; CAS 7446-
14-) is a constituent of secondary lead acid) batteries.
During the operation of secondary batteries, the lead plates in
these batteries react with sulfuric acid to produce lead
sulfate as a by-product. Lead sulfate may be present in each
secondary battery and may, depending upon the condition and
structural integrity of the batteries, be present on the
exterior of the batteries.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Lead sulfate appears as white crystals in
solid form. It is practically insoluble in water, but is
soluble in acid.
HEALTH HAZARDS: Lead sulfate is a corrosive irritant to the
skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. It is moderately toxic by
ingestion. Ingestion of lead sulfate may result in abdominal
pain, diarrhea, constipation, loss of appetite, muscular
weakness, headache, blue line on gums, metallic taste, nauses,
and vomiting.
EXPOSURE LIMITS:
The occupational exposure limits to lead
sulfate are:
ACGIH TLV:
0.15 mg/M3
ACGIH STEL:
NONE
OSHA PEL:
0.05 mg/M3
OSHA CEILING:
NONE
NIOSH REL:
0.10 mg/M3.
IDLH:
NONE
SULFURIC ACID: Sulfuric acid (H2S04; CHRIS CODE:
SFA; UN1830; CAS 7664-93-9) is a constituent of secondary (lead
acid) batteries. The presence and concentration of this
material in the secondary batteries will depend upon the
condition and the watertight integrity of the batteries.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Sulfuric acid is a colorless to dark
brown oily liquid that is odorless when cool but may evolve
choking vapors when hot. This material is highly corrosive to
bodily tissues, many metals and is reactive with a wide variety
of chemicals and substances. Concentrated sulfuric acid reacts
violently with water.
HEALTH HAZARDS: Contact with sulfuric acid may cause severe
burns to the skin or eyes. Inhalation of sulfuric acid mist can
cause
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