Excerpt from ERG Guide 157 [Substances - Toxic and/or Corrosive (Non-Combustible / Water-Sensitive)]: TOXIC and/or CORROSIVE; inhalation, ingestion or contact (skin, eyes) with vapors, dusts or substance may cause severe injury, burns or death. Reaction with water or moist air may release toxic, corrosive or flammable gases.
Is battery electrolyte corrosive?
Battery Electrolyte (Sulfuric Acid) is Corrosive. Firefighting water runoff and dilution water may be toxic and corrosive and may cause adverse environmental impacts. Electrolyte material contains sulfuric acids and is corrosive. Wear appropriate protective clothing.
Can a battery fluid be transported and stored together?
Load, transport, storage together is not restricted. Load, transport, storage together is allowed under restrictions. Substance information for UN 2796 - Battery fluid, acid based on the Hazardous Materials Table (Title 49 CFR 172.101) to assist in preparing a risk assessment for loading, transporting and storing hazardous materials.
Is an electrolyte combustible?
The electrolyte (acid) is soluble in water with evolution of heat. Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce corrosive and/or toxic fumes. UN1802, UN2032, UN3084, UN3093, UN1796 (above 50%), UN1826 (above 50%), and UN2031 (above 65%) may act as oxidizers. Also consult ERG Guide 140.
What vapor pressure is required for battery fluid?
Additional Requirement: Only liquids with a vapor pressure less than or equal to 110 kPa at 50 C (1.1 bar at 122 F), or 130 kPa at 55 C (1.3 bar at 131 F) are authorized. Battery fluid packaged with electric storage batteries, wet or dry, must conform to the packaging provisions of §173.159 (g) or (h) of this subchapter.
What are non combustible substances?
Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce corrosive and/or toxic fumes. UN1802, UN2032, UN3084, UN3093, UN1796 (above 50%), UN1826 (above 50%), and UN2031 (above 65%) may act as oxidizers. Also consult ERG Guide 140. Vapors may accumulate in confined areas (basement, tanks, hopper/tank cars, etc.).
Wear safety glasses with side shields (or goggles). Leak from a damaged or opened battery: Glove material: Nitrile. Use gloves with breakthrough time of 240 or 480 minutes. Minimum glove thickness 0.153 or 0.381 mm. Suitable gloves can be recommended by the glove supplier. Wear appropriate chemical resistant clothing.