Battery Acid Uses
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The most common Battery Acid uses are in different types of lead-acid batteries. Battery Acid is a dilute form of Sulphuric Acid or Sulfuric Acid, usually of a highly purified quality. It is most commonly found in strengths of between 1.25 and 1.28 SG, the SG denoting the Specific Gravity or strength of the particular acid.
Different types of battery require different strengths of Battery Acid. For example, amongst the Battery Acid uses of 1.26 SG is in car batteries in the automotive industry. On the other hand, Battery Acid uses of 1.28 SG are commonly found in fork lift trucks and heavy industrial batteries.
All strengths of Battery Acid are classified as Corrosive and have the potential to cause serious harm to skin and eyes. For this reason, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) should always be worn no matter what the Battery Acid uses. The PPE should include approved eye protection in the form of goggles or glasses, protective clothing, acid-resistant gloves and safety boots or shoes.
Battery Acid can cause serious damage to the nasal passages and airways if the vapours are inhaled so it should always be handled under fume extraction. If this is not possible, breathing apparatus must be worn. In the UK Battery Acid is classified under COSHH Regulations. Further details of Battery Acid hazards and Battery Acid safety can be found on the accompanying pages of this website.
Legislation controls Battery Acid packaging, Battery Acid labelling and transporting Battery Acid. Labelling requirements can be found in ‘The Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging Supply) Regulations 2009’ which are commonly referred to as the CHIP Regulations and these govern all requirements of Battery Acid labelling. The UK Regulations covering the transport of dangerous goods are the ‘Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations 2009’. In Europe, a similar set of requirements are commonly referred to as the ADR Regulations. Both sets of Regulations cover the same points and are almost identical in content.
Battery Acid is a clear, colourless liquid and is classified as highly Corrosive. It is slightly viscous and will corrode many metals and care must be taken when working with this material. Synonyms of Battery Acid include Sulphuric Battery Acid and Sulfuric Battery Acid. These are exactly the same material as Battery Acid.
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