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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

Battery Acid
Section 01 - Chemical And Product And Company Information

Product Identifier ……………………... Battery Acid

Product Use ……………………………. Used in manufacture of fertilizers, explosives, other acids, metal
picklingand petroleum processing. Lead storage batteries.

Supplier Name……………………….….ClearTech Industries Inc.

2302 Hanselman Avenue
Saskatoon, SK. Canada
S7L 5Z3

Prepared By................……………..….. ClearTech Industries Inc. Technical Department

Phone: (306)664-2522

Preparation Date.........…………….….. 2012-03-21

24-Hour Emergency Phone………….. 306-664-2522

Section 02 - Composition / Information on Ingredients

Hazardous Ingredients....………….. Sulphuric Acid 35-37%

Water 63-65%

CAS Number...................…….…….. Sulphuric Acid 7664-93-9

Synonym (s)...................……………. Battery electrolyte, battery fluid, fertilizer acid, electrolyte acid, hydrogen
sulfate, oil of vitriol, spirit of sulphur.
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Section 03 - Hazard Identification

Inhalation...................………….…. Mists and vapours are corrosive and can cause sever irritation and
damage to mouth, nose, lungs, and throat. Exposure symptoms are from
coughing, sneezing, tickling sensations in nose and throat to
larngealaedma, bronchitis,and pulmonary edema. Prolonged exposure can
result in erosion and discoloration of teeth, chronic irritation of the nose
eyes throat and respiratory tract.

Skin Contact / Absorption…….… Severe irritation and burns to all human tissue. Repeated skin contact may
cause dermatitis.

Eye Contact................………….…... Contact with even small amounts can result in severe damage (corneal
burns and/or necrosis and conjunctivitis) which may result in sight loss.
Dilute solution of sulphuric acid may produce temporary effects from which
recovery is possible.

Ingestion.....................……………… Severe irritation or burning of the mouth, throat, and stomach walls. May
be fatal. Prolonged exposure can result in erosion and discoloration of
teeth, chronic irritation of the nose eyes throat and respiratory tract.

Exposure Limits…………………….. ACGIH: 1mg/m3; 3mg/m3

NIOSH: TWA = 1mg/m3; IDLH = 15mg/m3
OSHA: TWA = 1mg/m3

Section 04 - First Aid Measures

Inhalation....................……………… Remove victim to fresh air. Give artificial respiration only if breathing has
stopped. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Seek immediate medical
attention.

Skin Contact / Absorption………… Remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected area with soap and water.
Seek medical attention if irritation occurs or persists

Eye Contact..................…………….. Flush immediately with water for at least 15 minutes. Forcibly hold eyelids
apart to ensure complete irrigation of eye tissue. Seek immediate medical
attention

Ingestion......................……………… Do not induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs, lean victim forward to prevent
breathing in vomitus. Give large amounts of water. Do not give anything
by mouth to an unconscious or convulsing person. Seek immediate
medical attention.

Additional Information.....…………. Medical conditions that may be aggravated by exposure include asthma,
bronchitis, emphysema, and other lung diseases, chronic nose, sinus or
throat conditions. In the event of skin, eye contact, rapid and thorough
flushing is essential.
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Section 05 - Fire Fighting

Conditions of Flammability……….. Non-flammable

Means of Extinction........………….. Product does not burn. Do not add water to the acid. Use dry chemical to
extinguish the surrounding fire.

Flash Point....………………………… Not applicable

Auto-ignition Temperature………… Not applicable

Upper Flammable Limit …………… Not applicable

Lower Flammable Limit...……….… Not applicable

Hazardous Combustible Products. Sulphur dioxide, sulphur trioxide, sulphuric acid fumes.

Special Fire Fighting Procedures.... Wear NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus and protective
clothing.

Explosion Hazards…………………. Evolution of explosive hydrogen gas con contact with most metals. May
ignite combustible material. Not sensitive to mechanical impact or static
discharge

Section 06 - Accidental Release Measures

Leak / Spill................….…………….. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Ventilate area. Stop or
reduce leak if safe to do so. Prevent material from entering sewers.

Deactivating Materials...……….…... Lime, limestone, sodium carbonate (soda ash), sodium bicarbonate, dilute
sodium hydroxide.

Section 07 - Handling and Storage

Handling Procedures.......………….. Use proper equipment for lifting and transporting all containers. Use
sensible industrial hygiene and housekeeping practices. Wash thoroughly
after handling. Avoid all situations that could lead to harmful exposure.

Storage Requirements......……...…. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
and away from incompatible materials.
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Section 08 - Personal Protection and Exposure Controls

Protective Equipment
Eyes.………………………….……….. Chemical goggles, full-face shield, or a full-face respirator is to be worn at
all times when product is handled. Contact lenses should not be worn; they
may contribute to severe eye injury.

Respiratory…………………………... Use NIOSH-approved respirator-full facepiece with cartridges (acid-gas

and mists) or self-contained breathing apparatus.

Gloves……………………………….... Impervious gloves of chemically resistant material (rubber or PVC) should

be worn at all times. Wash contaminated clothing and dry thoroughly
before reuse.

Clothing………………………..……... Body suits, aprons, and/or coveralls of chemical resistant material should
be worn at all times. Wash contaminated clothing and dry thoroughly
before reuse.

Footwear…………………………….... Impervious boots of chemically resistant material should be worn at all

times.

Engineering Controls
Ventilation Requirements………..... Mechanical ventilation (dilution or local exhaust), process or personnel
enclosure and control of process conditions should be provided. Supply
sufficient replacement air to make up for air removed by exhaust systems.

Other…………………………………... Emergency shower and eyewash should be in close proximity.

Section 09 - Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State.......……....………….. Liquid

Odor and Appearance…..………….. Clear colorless liquid. No odour.

Odor Threshold....…………….......... 1.0 mg/m3 measured as mist

Specific Gravity (Water=1)………… ~ 1.2720 at 15oC

Vapor Pressure (mm Hg, 20C)….… 2.952 at 35.4% (0oC)

Vapor Density (Air=1)..…………….. 3.4

Evaporation Rate........……..…….…. Not available

Boiling Point...............………….…... ~ 110oC

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Freeze/Melting Point....…………….. ~ -60oC (36%)

pH............................……………….… 1 N solution (5% w/w) = 0.3; 0.1 N solution (0.5% w/w) = 1.2; 0.01 N
solution(0.05% w/w) = 2.1.

Water/Oil Distribution Coefficient... Not available

Bulk Density..............…………….…. Not applicable

% Volatiles by Volume………..……. Not available

Solubility in Water...………………... Miscible in water, liberates much heat

Molecular Formula......………….….. H2SO4

Molecular Weight........……………... 98.08

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity

Stability.................…………....…………… Stable under normal conditions.

Incompatibility..............…………..………. Highly reactive with materials such as metals, metal oxides,

hydroxides, nitrates, amines, carbonates, and other alkaline
materials.

Hazardous Products of Decomposition..Toxic fumes of oxides of sulfur when heated to decomposition. Will
react with water or steam to produce toxic and corrosive fumes.
Reacts with carbonates to generate carbon dioxide gas, and with
cyanides and sulfides to form poisonous hydrogen cyanide and
hydrogen sulfide respectively.

Polymerization...........…………….…….…. Will not occur.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information

Irritancy.................……..………….… Severe irritant. Skin and eye irritant.

Sensitization........…….......………… Not available

Chronic/Acute Effects……...………. Not available

Synergistic Materials...……....…….. Not available

Animal Toxicity Data......…..………. LD50 (Oral, Rat)= 2140mg/kg

LC50 (Inhalation, Rat)= 510mg/m3
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Carcinogenicity......……......……….. IARC has classified "strong inorganic acid mists containing sulfuric acid"
as a known human carcinogen, (IARC category 1). This classification
applies only to mists containing sulfuric acid and not to sulfuric acid or
sulfuric acid solutions.

Reproductive Toxicity..…...……….. Investigated as a reproductive effector

Teratogenicity..........….....………….. Not available

Mutagenicity...........…….....………… Investigated as a mutagen

Section 12 - Ecological Information

Fish Toxicity..................……………. LC50 Flounder (48 hr, aerated water) = 100 to 330mg/L Conditions of
bioassay not specified;
LC50 Shrimp (48 hr, aerated water) = 80 to 90mg/L Conditions of bioassay
not specified;
LC50 Prawn (48 hr, salt water) = 42.5ppm Conditions of bioassay not
specified.

This material may be toxic to aquatic life

Biodegradability.............……….…... Not available

Environmental Effects……………… When released into the soil, this material may leach into groundwater.
When released into the air, this material may be removed from the
atmosphere to a moderate extent by wet deposition. When released into
the air, this material may be removed from the atmosphere to a moderate
extent by dry deposition

Section 13 - Disposal Consideration

Waste Disposal...........…...…………. Dispose in accordance with all federal, provincial, and/or local regulations
including the Canadian Environmental Protection Act.

Section 14 - Transportation Information

TDG Classification

Class……………..………………..….. 8

Group...............…………….......……. II

PIN Number.................……..……….. UN 2796

Other…………………………………... Secure containers (full and/or empty) with suitable hold down devises
during shipment.
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Section 15 - Regulatory Information

WHMIS Classification.......…………....D1, D2, E

NOTE: THE PRODUCT LISTED ON THIS MSDS HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
HAZARD CRITERIA OF THE CANADIAN CONTROLLED PRODUCTS REGULATIONS. THIS MSDS
CONTAINS ALL INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THOSE REGULATIONS.

Section 16 - Other Information

Note: The responsibility to provide a safe workplace remains with the user. The user should consider the health
hazards and safety information contained herein as a guide and should take those precautions required in an
individual operation to instruct employees and develop work practice procedures for a safe work environment. The
information contained herein is, to the best of our knowledge and belief, accurate. However, since the conditions
of handling and use are beyond our control, we make no guarantee of results, and assume no liability for
damages incurred by the use of this material. It is the responsibility of the user to comply with all applicable laws
and regulations.

Attention: Receiver of the chemical goods / MSDS coordinator

As part of our commitment to the Canadian Association of Chemical Distributors (CACD) Responsible
Distribution® initiative, ClearTech Industries Inc. and its associated companies require, as a condition of sale, that
you forward the attached Material Safety Data Sheet(s) to all affected employees, customers, and end-users.
ClearTech will send any available supplementary handling, health, and safety information to you at your request.

If you have any questions or concerns please call our customer service or technical service department.

ClearTech Industries Inc. - Locations

Corporate Head Office: 2302 Hanselman Avenue, Saskatoon, SK, S7L 5Z3
Phone: 306-664-2522
Fax: 306-665-6216

www.ClearTech.ca

Location Address Postal Code Phone Number Fax Number

Richmond, B.C. 12431 Horseshoe Way V7A 4X6 604-272-4000 604-272-4596
Calgary, AB. 5516E - 40th St. S.E. T2C 2A1 403-279-1096 403-236-0989
Edmonton, AB. 11750 - 180th Street T5S 1N7 780-452-6000 780-452-4600
Saskatoon, SK. 2302 Hanselman Avenue S7L 5Z3 306-933-0177 306-933-3282
Regina, SK. 555 Henderson Drive S42 5X2 306-721-7737 306-721-8611
Winnipeg, MB. 340 Saulteaux Crescent R3J 3T2 204-987-9777 204-987-9770
Mississauga, ON. 7480 Bath Road L4T 1L2 905-612-0566 905-612-0575

24 Hour Emergency Number - All Locations - 306-664-2522