Sulfuric Battery Acid
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Sulfuric Battery Acid or Sulphuric Battery Acid are synonyms for Battery Acid which is a strong mineral acid widely used in industry. Classified as a Hazardous substance for transportation purposes, legislation governs the manner in which Sulfuric Battery Acid can be transported. The ‘Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations 2009’ are the UK regulations covering transporting Sulfuric Battery Acid, whilst the EU Regulations are known as the ADR Regulations. In effect, both sets of regulations are almost identical.
Sulfuric Battery Acid is a clear, colourless liquid, slightly viscous and highly Corrosive. It will corrode many metals and care must be taken when working with this material. Sulfuric Battery Acid is normally quite a highly purified grade of Sulphuric Acid.
Sulfuric Battery Acid comes in a range of different specific strengths, the most common ones being 1.26 SG and 1.28 SG. Here, the abbreviation SG refers to Specific Gravity and denotes the strength of a particular grade of Battery Acid.
Sulfuric Battery Acid is used in a range of applications from the automotive industry to industrial lead-acid batteries. When lead-acid batteries are charged, this process can lead to the evolution of Hydrogen gas which is highly flammable.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn when handling or using Sulphuric Battery Acid. This will include rubber or PVC gloves, approved safety spectacles or goggles, safety shoes or boots, suitable overalls or a PVC apron when handling large quantities. Extreme caution must be exerted when handling Battery Acid, particularly when topping up lead acid batteries, as Sulfuric Acid does generate a great deal of heat when water is added. This reaction is known as exothermic.
Battery Acid must be packaged in UN approved packaging, further details of which can be found on the webpage entitled ‘Battery Acid Packaging’.
Waste Sulphuric Battery Acid must be disposed of in accordance with Health and Safety regulations. Sulphuric Battery Acid can change the pH of water thereby causing potential hazard to aquatic organisms. It is also likely to be contaminated with fairly high levels of lead, so disposal in the correct manner is essential. If large spills are involved, the Environment Agency or other similar agency should be contacted so that necessary precautions can be taken to prevent waterways from becoming contaminated.
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