Safety Data Sheet: 1. Identification
Safety Data Sheet: 1. Identification
Safety Data Sheet: 1. Identification
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifier
Product Name SEALED LEAD ACID BATTERY
Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use
Recommended Use Battery.
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: This product is a sealed lead acid battery. The information below is intende d for repeated and
prolonged contact with the battery contents in an occupational setting. In the absence of an incident or accident, is not likely to
apply to normal product use. However, this Safety Data Sheet (SDS) contains valuable information critical to the safe handling and
proper use of this product. This SDS should be retained and available for employees and other users of this product. Always be
aware of the risk of fire, explosion, or burns. Do not short circuit the (+) and (-) terminals with any other metals. Do not disassemble
or modify the battery. Do not solder a battery directly. Keep away from fire or open flame.
Classification
This product is a battery. The classification below is based on the battery acid contained in the battery, which would only be
released during an incident.
Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
Harmful if swallowed
Harmful if inhaled
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
May damage fertility or the unborn child
May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Other Hazards
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
**If Chemical Name/CAS No is "proprietary" and/or Weight-% is listed as a range, the specific chemical identity and/or percentage
of composition has been withheld as a trade secret.** Inorganic lead and electrolyte (sulfuric acid) are the main components of
every Valve Regulated Lead Acid battery supplied by Power-Sonic Corporation. Other ingredients may be present dependent upon
the specific battery type. For additional information contact Power-Sonic Corporation Technical Department.
4. FIRST-AID MEASURES
General Advice Immediately call a poison center or doctor/physician. Provide this SDS to medical personnel
for treatment.
Eye Contact IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if
present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Skin Contact IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin
with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for
breathing.
Symptoms Harmful if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May
damage fertility or the unborn child. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or
repeated exposure.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Hazardous Combustion Products Sulfuric acid: Sulfur trioxide, carbon monoxide, sulfuric acid mist, sulfur dioxide, and
hydrogen sulfide.
Lead Compounds: High temperatures above the melting point are likely to produce toxic metal fume, vapor, or dust; contact
with strong acid or base or presence of nascent hydrogen may generate highly toxic arsine gas.
Methods for Containment There is no release of material unless the case is damaged or battery is
misused/overcharged. If release occurs stop flow of material, contain/absorb all spills with
dry sand, earth, or vermiculite. Do not use combustible materials. Neutralize spilled material
with soda ash, sodium bicarbonate, lime, etc. Wear acid-resistant clothing, boots, gloves,
and face shield. Dispose of as hazardous waste. Do not discharge acid to sewer.
Advice on Safe Handling Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Obtain special
instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and
understood. Use personal protective equipment as required. Wash face, hands, and any
exposed skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Do not breathe
dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Due to the battery’s low internal resistance and high
power density, high levels of short circuit current can be developed across the battery
terminals. Do not rest tools or cables on the battery. Use insulated tools only. Follow all
installation instructions and diagrams when installing or maintaining battery systems.
Storage Conditions Store batteries in a cool, dry, well ventilated area that are separated from incompatible
materials and any activities which may generate flames, sparks, or heat. Keep clear of all
metallic articles that could contact the negative and positive terminals on a battery and
create a short circuit condition.
Incompatible Materials Sulfuric acid: Contact with combustibles and organic materials may cause fire and
explosion. Also reacts violently with strong reducing agents, metals, sulfur trioxide gas,
strong oxidizers, and water. Contact with metals may product toxic sulfur dioxide fumes and
may release flammable hydrogen gas.
Lead Compounds: Avoid contact with strong acids, bases, halides, halogenates, potassium
nitrate, permanganate, peroxides, nascent hydrogen, and reducing agents.
Exposure Guidelines
Engineering Controls Store and handle batteries in a well ventilated area. If mechanical ventilation is used,
components must be acid resistant.
Eye/Face Protection None needed under normal conditions. If handling damaged or broken batteries use
chemical splash goggles or face shield.
Respiratory Protection None required under normal conditions. If battery is overcharged and concentrations of
sulfuric acid are known to exceed PEL use NIOSH or MSH approved respiratory protection.
General Hygiene Considerations Handle batteries carefully to avoid damaging the case. Do not allow metallic articles to
contact the battery terminals during handling. Avoid contact with the internal components of
the battery.
Reactivity
Not reactive under normal conditions.
Chemical Stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Conditions to Avoid
Keep out of reach of children.
Product Information
Component Information
Chemical Name Oral LD50 Dermal LD50 Inhalation LC50
Sulfuric Acid = 2140 mg/kg ( Rat ) - = 510 mg/m3 ( Rat ) 2 h
7664-93-9
Tin = 700 mg/kg ( Rat ) - -
7440-31-5
Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure
Carcinogenicity The table below indicates whether each agency has listed any ingredient as a carcinogen.
However, the product as a whole has not been tested. IARC has classified "strong inorganic
acid mist containing sulfuric acid" as a category 1 carcinogen, substance that is
carcinogenic to humans. This classification does not apply to liquid forms of sulfuric acid or
sulfuric acid solutions contained within a battery. Inorganic acid mist is not generated under
normal use of this product. Misuse of the product, such as overcharging, may result in the
generation of sulfuric acid mist. Hazardous exposure to lead can occur only when product is
heated, oxidized, or otherwise processed or damaged to create dust, vapor or fume.
STOT - repeated exposure Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Numerical measures of toxicity
Not determined
Ecotoxicity
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Persistence/Degradability
Not determined.
Bioaccumulation
Not determined.
Mobility
Not determined
Disposal of Wastes Spent Batteries - send to secondary lead smelter for recycling. Follow applicable federal,
state and local regulations Neutralize as in preceding step. Collect neutralized material in
sealed container and handle as hazardous waste as applicable. A copy of this SDS must be
supplied to any scrap dealer or secondary lead smelter with the battery.
Contaminated Packaging Disposal should be in accordance with applicable regional, national and local laws and
regulations.
Chemical Name RCRA RCRA - Basis for Listing RCRA - D Series Wastes RCRA - U Series Wastes
Lead Included in waste streams: 5.0 mg/L regulatory level
7439-92-1 F035, F037, F038, F039,
K002, K003, K005, K046,
K048, K049, K051, K052,
K061, K062, K069, K086,
K100, K176
Note VISION nonspillab le lead acid batteries are regulated as Class 8 Corrosive hazardous
materials / dangerous goods by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and
international dangerous goods regulations referenced below (i.e., IATA Dangerous Goods
Regulations and IMDG Code). However, VISION nonspillable batteries are excepted
from these regulations because the batteries meet all of the testing, packaging and marking
requirements found in the U.S. and international dangerous goods regulations. Therefore,
the batteries do not need to be shipped and transported as fully-regulated Class 8
Corrosive hazardous materials / dangerous goods when packaged in accordance with
these regulations.
UN Number 2800
The batteries have been tested in accordance with the vibration and pressure differential
tests found in 49 CFR 173.159(f) and “crack test” found at 49 CFR 173.159a;
When offered for transport, the batteries must be protected against short circuits and
securely packaged in accordance with 49 CFR 173.159a; and
The batteries and outer packaging must be marked NONSPILLABLE BATTERY as required
by 49 CFR 173.159a.
The batteries have been tested in accordance with the vibration and pressure differential
tests found in Packing Instruction 872 and “crack test” found in Special Provision A67 of the
International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations
When offered for transport, the batteries must be protected against short circuits and
securely packaged in accordance with Special Provision A67.
The batteries have been tested in accordance with the vibration and pressure differential
tests and “crack test” found in Special Provision 238.1 and 238.2.
When offered for transport, the batteries must be protected against short circuits and
securely packaged in accordance with Special Provision 238.1 and 238.2.
International Inventories
Chemical Name TSCA DSL NDSL EINECS ELINCS ENCS IECSC KECL PICCS AICS
Lead Present X Present Present X Present X X
Sulfuric Acid Present X Present Present X Present X X
Tin Present X Present X Present X X
Calcium Present X Present X Present X X
US Federal Regulations
CERCLA
US State Regulations
California Proposition 65
This product contains the following Proposition 65 chemicals.
Disclaimer
The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the
date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage,
transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information
relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other
materials or in any process, unless specified in the text.