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ECTION
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SECTION I - P
RODUCT
AND
M
ANUFACTURER
I
DENTITY
Product Identity:
Tesla
®
™ Turbo Start
®
™ Ground Power Unit (GPU) and Micro Power Unit (MPU)
Containing Dry Cell (Starved Electrolyte) Batteries
Used on Aviation/Military Application
Manufacturer’s Name and Address:
Emergency Telephone Number:
Tesla Industries Inc.
(302)324-8910
101 Centerpoint Blvd.
Fax: (302)324-8912
New Castle, Delaware 19720
www.Teslaind.com
SECTION II - I
NGREDIENTS
Hazardous Components
CAS #
OSHA PEL-TWA
% (By weight)
Lead
7439-92-1
50 µg/m
3
45 - 60 %
Lead Dioxide
1309-60-0
50 µg/m
3
15 - 25%
Sulfuric Acid Electrolyte
7664-93-9
1.0 mg/m
3
15 - 20%
Non-Hazardous Materials
N/A
N/A
5 - 10%
Revision Date: April 2, 2014
SECTION III - P
HYSICAL
/C
HEMICAL
C
HARACTERISTICS
Boiling Point - N/A
Specifi c Gravity (H
2
O=1) - NA
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg.) - N/A
Melting Point - N/A
Solubility in Water - N/A
Appearance & Color - N/A
SECTION IV - F
IRE
& E
XPLOSION
H
AZARD
D
ATA
Flash Point (Method Used): N/A
Flammable Limits: N/A
LEL: N/A
UEL: N/A
Extinguishing Media: Multipurpose Dry chemical CO
2
or water spray.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Cool GPU/MPU exterior to prevent rupture. Acid mists and vapors in a fi re are toxic and corrosive.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Hydrogen gas may be produced and may explode if ignited. Remove all sources of ignition.
SECTION V - R
EACTIVITY
D
ATA
AND
S
HIPPING
/H
ANDLING
E
LECTRICAL
S
AFETY
Stability: Stable
Conditions to Avoid: Avoid shorting, high levels of short circuit current can be developed across the battery terminals. Do not rest tools or cables on the
battery. Avoid over-charging. Use only approved charging methods. Do not charge in gas tight containers.
SECTION VI - H
EALTH
H
AZARD
D
ATA
Routes of Entry: N/A
Health Hazards (Acute & Chronic): N/A
Emergency & First Aid Procedures:
Battery contains acid electrolyte, which is absorbed in the separator material. If battery case is punctured,
completely fl ush any released material from skin or eyes with water.
Proposition 65:
Warning: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Batteries also contain other chemical
known to the State of California to cause cancer. Wash hands after handling
