Battery Acid Hazards
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There are many potential Battery Acid hazards as Battery Acid is in fact a dilution of Sulphuric Acid. Battery Acid is a clear, colourless liquid, miscible with water. Battery Acid is available in a number of different strengths from about 1.25 to 1.28 SG (Specific Gravity) depending on the type of batteries it is used to ‘top up’. The automotive industry has a worldwide requirement for Battery Acid and it is the most common acid for ‘topping up’ lead-acid type batteries. The strengths tend to be predetermined according to the type of battery being used. 1.26 SG tends to be the most common strength of Battery Acid for the automotive industry. 1.28 SG tends to be the most common strength for heavy-duty industrial batteries and the batteries found in golf carts and golf buggies.
Battery Acid hazards relate to its classification as highly Corrosive and it can cause serious damage to skin and eyes. Adequate ventilation is required as the fumes from Battery Acid are classified as Hazardous. Inhalation of any vapours can cause severe damage to the soft tissue of the nasal passages, respiratory tract and lungs, whilst ingestion of the material can be fatal. Any handling of the material should take place in a well-ventilated area, preferably under fume extraction. Battery Acid can cause serious burns and in severe cases can cause blindness. In the UK Battery Acid is classified under COSHH Regulations.
Due to the inherent Battery Acid hazards, full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) should always be worn when handling or working with Battery Acid. This should include suitable protective clothing, acid resistant gloves, approved eye protection in the form of safety glasses or goggles and safety boots or shoes. When handling large amounts of Battery Acid, a face mask and PVC apron should be worn. Further details of Battery Acid Safety can be found on the relevant web pages of this website.
Although Battery Acid is a stable material, it presents a number of potential hazards to the user. Battery Acid reacts violently with water and undergoes an exothermic reaction with water, meaning that it generates heat. For this reason, when diluting Battery Acid it is important that the acid is slowly added to water. Never add water to Battery Acid. Battery Acid generates Hydrogen, presenting a potential hazard as this is a flammable and explosive material.
Battery Acid is classed as a Hazardous Substance for transport purposes and must be packed in line with current legislation. Further details on Battery Acid packaging, Battery Acid labelling and transporting Battery Acid can be found on the relevant pages of this website.
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