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Maintenance 32
Cleaning battery spills
1. Put on acid-resistant boots, a chemical face shield, chemical splash goggles, and acid-resistant
gloves.
WARNING: Battery acid can severely damage your eyes and skin.
2. Remove combustible materials and all sources of ignition.
3. Stop the flow of material and contain or absorb small spills with dry sand, earth, or vermiculite.
4. Neutralize spilled battery acid with the special solutions contained in a spill kit or with a solution of
1 lb baking soda to 1 gallon of water.
5. Be sure the mixture is neutral, then collect the residue and place the residue in a drum or other
suitable container.
6. Properly dispose of hazardous waste.
WARNING: Do not allow discharge of unneutralized acid to reach the sewer.