Battery Acid Safety
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In order to appreciate the measures that need to be taken to ensure Battery Acid safety, it is necessary to understand the nature of the material. Battery Acid is a stable material but undergoes an extremely exothermic reaction with water, meaning that it generates heat. This may enhance its ability to act as an oxidizing agent. Substances to be avoided include strong reducing agents, combustible materials, bases, oxidizing agents, water and most common metals.
When diluting concentrated Battery Acid, it is essential that the Battery Acid is carefully and slowly added to water. Water should never to added to Battery Acid. Battery Acid reacts violently and rapidly with many metals. Battery Acid generates Hydrogen, a hazard which is classified as Flammable and Explosive.
Battery Acid is classified as extremely Corrosive and can cause serious burns. Battery Acid is highly Toxic and Harmful by inhalation, ingestion or through skin contact. Ingestion of Battery Acid may be fatal. Skin contact with Battery Acid can lead to extensive and severe burns and long-term damage to soft tissue. Chronic exposure to Battery Acid may result in lung damage and possibly cancer.
Great care must be taken when handling Battery Acid due to its potential hazards. Always use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when handling Battery Acid. This should include approved safety glasses, goggles or face mask, protective clothing, safety boots or shoes and acid- resistant gloves. Suitable ventilation is required to ensure Battery Acid safety as the fumes from Battery Acid are Hazardous. When using or handling Battery Acid, work should be performed in a well ventilated environment with fume extraction where large quantities are being handled. In the UK the use of this material must be assessed under the COSHH Regulations.
Battery Acid is widely used in the automotive industry for ‘topping up’ lead acid batteries and is available in a number of different strengths, the most popular being 1.26 Specific Gravity or 1.26 SG and 1.28 Specific Gravity or 1.28 SG The automotive industry tends to use batteries which require topping up with 1.26 SG Sulfuric Battery Acid. Electric golf carts and heavy-duty industrial batteries generally require 1.28 SG Sulphuric Acid to top up their batteries. Both strengths of Battery Acid present the same hazards and the same requirements for packaging, labelling and transportation. Further information on these and other requirements can be found on the web pages entitled Battery Acid Packaging, Battery Acid Labelling and Transporting Battery Acid.
By following the legislative precautions highlighted on this page, Battery Acid safety can be ensured. For further information on Battery Acid uses, Battery Acid labelling, Battery Acid packaging and transporting Battery Acid, please refer to the appropriate pages of this website.
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