Optima Batteries YT6V2.1, 6V Ah lead acid battery OptimaYTS2.1 OptimaYTS2.1 Data Sheet
Product codes
OptimaYTS2.1
Title:
Material Safety Data Sheet for
All Optima Batteries
Date:
1/11/05
Rev:
L
Page:
3 of 5
File Name:
MSDS battery
V. Fire and Explosion Data
Flash Point (test method)
Hydrogen - 259
o
C
Autoignition Temperature
Hydrogen 580ºC
Flammable Limits in Air, % by Vol.
Hydrogen LEL - 4.1 UEL - 74.2
Extinguishing Media
Dry chemical, foam, or CO
2
Special Fire Fighting Procedures
Use positive pressure, self-contained breathing apparatus.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazard
The sealed lead acid battery is not considered flammable, but it will burn if involved in a fire. A short
circuit can also result in a fire. Acid mists, smoke and decomposition products may be produced.
Remove all ignition sources. Cool battery(s) to prevent rupture.
circuit can also result in a fire. Acid mists, smoke and decomposition products may be produced.
Remove all ignition sources. Cool battery(s) to prevent rupture.
VI. Reactivity Data
Stability
Unstable Stable
Conditions to Avoid
Sparks and other sources of ignition may ignite hydrogen gas.
Incompatibility (materials to avoid)
Lead/lead compounds: Potassium, carbides, sulfides, peroxides, phosphorus, sulfur.
Battery electrolyte (acid): Combustible materials, strong reducing agents, most metals, carbides,
organic materials, chlorates, nitrates, picrates, and fulminates.
Battery electrolyte (acid): Combustible materials, strong reducing agents, most metals, carbides,
organic materials, chlorates, nitrates, picrates, and fulminates.
Hazardous Decomposition Products
Lead/Lead compounds: Oxides of lead and sulfur
Battery electrolyte (acid): Hydrogen, sulfur dioxide, sulfur trioxide
Battery electrolyte (acid): Hydrogen, sulfur dioxide, sulfur trioxide
Hazardous Polymerization
May Occur Will Not Occur
Conditions to Avoid
High temperature. Battery electrolyte (acid) will react with water to
produce heat. Can react with oxidizing or reducing agents.
produce heat. Can react with oxidizing or reducing agents.
VII. Control Measures
Engineering Controls
Store sealed lead acid batteries at ambient temperature. Never recharge batteries in an unventilated,
enclosed space. Do not subject product to open flame or fire. Avoid conditions that could cause arcing
between terminals.
enclosed space. Do not subject product to open flame or fire. Avoid conditions that could cause arcing
between terminals.
Work Practices
Do not carry battery by terminals. Do not drop battery, puncture or attempt to open battery case. Avoid
contact with the internal components of a battery.
contact with the internal components of a battery.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Respiratory Protection
None required for normal handling of finished product.
Eyes and Face
None required under for finished product under normal conditions of use. If necessary to handle broken
product, chemical splash goggles are recommended.
product, chemical splash goggles are recommended.
Hands, Arms, and Body
None required for normal handling of finished product. If necessary to handle broken product, Vinyl-
coated, PVC, gauntlet-type gloves with rough finish are recommended..
coated, PVC, gauntlet-type gloves with rough finish are recommended..
Other Special Clothing and Equipment
Safety footwear meeting the requirements of ANSI Z 41.1
– 1991 is recommended when it in necessary
to handle the finished product.
VIII. Safe Handling Precautions
Hygiene Practices
Wash hands thoroughly before eating, drinking, or smoking after handling batteries.
Protective Measures to be Taken During Non-Routine Tasks, Including Equipment Maintenance
Do not carry battery by terminals. Do not drop battery, puncture or attempt to open battery case. Do not
subject product to open flame or fire and avoid situations that could cause arcing between terminals.
subject product to open flame or fire and avoid situations that could cause arcing between terminals.