Product ID:VALVE REGULATED LEAD ACID BATTERY
MSDS Date:05/01/2000
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-037-1357
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CLCZS

EAST PENN MFG CO INC

DEKA RD
LYON STATION, PA 19536
US

Emergency Phone: 1-202-483-7616 (OUTSIDE US)

Info Phone: 610-682-6361

Cage: 04055

EAST PENN MFG CO INC

LYON STATION, PA 19536 US

Telephone: 610-682-6361

Cage: 04055

LEAD

CAS: 7439-92-1

RTECS: OF7525000

OSHA PEL 0.05 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

SULFURIC ACID

CAS: 7664-93-9

RTECS: WS5600000

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

ANTIMONY

CAS: 7440-36-0

RTECS: CC4025000

OSHA PEL 0.5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

ARSENIC

CAS: 7440-38-2

RTECS: CG0525000

OSHA PEL 0.01 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.01 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

POLYPROPYLENE

CAS: 9003-07-0

RTECS: UD1842000

CALCIUM

CAS: 7440-70-2

RTECS: EV8040000

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3

TIN

CAS: 7440-31-5

RTECS: XP7320000

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:DO NOT OPEN BATTERY, AVOID CONTACT
WITH INTERNAL COMPONENTS. INTERNAL COMPONENTS INCLUDE LEAD AND
ABSORBED ELECTROLYTE. ELECTROLYTE IS CORROSIVE AND CONTACT MAY
CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION AND CHEMICAL BURN S.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SULFURIC ACID: THE INTERNATIONAL AGENCY
FOR RESEARCH ON CANCER (IARC) HAS CLASSIFIED "STRONG INORGANIC ACID
MIST CONTAINING SULFURIC ACID" AS A CATEGORY 1 CARCINOGEN, A
SUBSTANCE THAT IS CARCINOGENIC TO HUMANS. THIS CLASSIFICATION DOES
NOT APPLY TO LIQUID FORMS OF SULFURIC ACID CONTAINED WITHIN A
BATTERY. "SE OTHER INFORMATION"
Effects of Overexposure:AVOID CONTACT, WTH ABSORBED ELECTROLYTE
(SULFURIC ACID) MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF EYES, NOSE AND THROAT.
CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN CAUSES IRRITATION AND SKIN BURNS.
ABSORBED ELECTROLYTE IS CORROSIVE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PREGNANT WOMEN AND CHILDREN MUST BE
PROTECTED FROM LEAD EXPOSURE.

First Aid:CONTACT WITH ELECTROLYTE) - 1). FLUSH CONTACTED AREA WITH
LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. REMOVE CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING & OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IF NECESSARY. EYE WASH AND/OR
EMERGEN CY SHOWER SHOULD BE READILY AVAILABLE. 2). IF SWALLOWED,
GIVE LARGE VOLUMES OF WATER. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING, OBTAIN MEDICAL
TREATMENT.

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Lower Limits:4%
Upper Limits:74%
Extinguishing Media:CLASS ABC EXTINGUISHER. NOTE: CO2 MAY BE USED, BUT
NOT DIRECTLY ON THE CELL. THE THERMAL SHOCK MAY CAUSE CRACKING OF
THE BATTERY CASE &/OR CASES.
Fire Fighting Procedures:COOL EXTERIOR OF BATTERY IF EXPOSED TO FIRE TO
PREVENT RUPTURE. THE ACID MIST AND VAPORS IN A FIRE SITUATION ARE
CORROSIVE. WEAR SPECIAL RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (SCBA) AND CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:*HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE GENERATED DURING
BATTERY CHARGING.

Spill Release Procedures:ELECTROLYTE MATERIAL IS CORROSIVE. CONTAINS
SULFURIC ACID. NEUTRALIZE ANY SPILLED MATERIAL. REFERENCE 1996
NORTH AMERICAN EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK, #154.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM REACTIVE MATERIALS AS
DEFINED IN REACTIVITY DATA. PLACE CARDBOARD BETWEEN LAYERS OF
STACKED BATTERIES TO AVOID DAMAGE AND SHORT CIRCUIT. DO NOT ALLOW
METALLIC MATERIALS TO SIMULTANEOUS LY CONTACT BOTH TERMINALS.
Other Precautions:IF BATTERY IS BROKEN, AVOID DIRECT CONTACT WITH
INTERNAL COMPONENTS. KEEP AWAY FROM IGNITION SOURCES DURING
CHARGING.

Ventilation:MUST BE PROVIDED WHEN CHARGING IN AN ENCLOSED AREA.
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED.
Eye Protection:RECOMMENDED.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH AND/OR EMERGENCY SHOWER SHOULD BE
READILY AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE AND WORK PRACTICES ARE
RECOMMENDED.
Supplemental Safety and Health
TRADE NAME: GELL; ABSORBED ELECTROLYTE, SEALED VALVE REGULATED NON
SPILLABLE BATTERY. VALVE REGULATED LEAD ACID BATTERY "BATTERY
NON-SPILLABLE 49 CFR 173.159(D)".

HCC:Z4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:235 - 240F (ELECTROLYT
Vapor Pres:(MM HG): 10
Vapor Density:>1
Spec Gravity:1.270 - 1.330
Evaporation Rate & Reference:LESS THAN 1.0
Solubility in Water:100%
Appearance and Odor:ELECTROLYTE (SULFURIC ACID): CLEAR, ODORLESS,
COLORLESS LIQUID

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
SULFURIC ACID: CONTACT W/ COMBUSTIBLES & ORGANIC MATERIALS MAY CAUSE
FIRE & EXPLOSION. ALSO REACTS VIOLENTLY W/ STRONG REDUCING AGENTS,
METALS, STRONG OXIDIZERS & WATER. CONTACT W/ METALS MAY PRODUCE
TOXIC SULFUR DIOXIDE FU
Stability Condition to Avoid:PROLONGED OVERCHARGING, SOURCES OF
IGNITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFURIC ACID: EXCESSIVE OVERCHARGING
MAY CREATE SULFUR TRIOXIDE, CARBON MONOXIDE, SULFURIC ACID MIST,
SULFUR DIOXIDE, & HYDROGEN. LEAD COMPOUNDS: MAY GENERATE HIGHLY
TOXIC ARSINE GAS.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:LEAD-ACID BATERIES ARE COMPLETELY RECYCLABLE.
FOR INFORMATION ON RETURNING BATTERIES TO EAST PENN FOR RECYCLING,
CONTACT YOUR EAST PENN REPRESENTATIVE. DISPOSE OF ANY COLLECTED
MATERIAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE OR APPLICABLE FEDERAL
REGULATIONS.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Transport Information:U.S. DOT: THE NON-SPILLABLE LEAD ACID BATTERY
COMPLIES WITH THE PROVISIONS LISTED IN 49CFR173.159(D) THEREFORE
MUST NOT BE MARKED WITH AN IDENTIFICATION NUMBER, SUCH AS UN2800,
OR A HAZARD LABEL, SUCH AS CORROSIVE. ALSO, HAVING PASSED
IATA/ICAAO SPECIAL PROVISON A67, THESE BATTERIES ARE NOT SUBJECT TO
THE AIR DANGEROUS GOOD REGULATIONS.

SARA Title III Information:CERCLA (SUPERFUND) AND EPCRA (EMERGENCY
PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT TO KNOWN ACT: A) REPORTABLE QUANTITY
(RQ) FOR SPILLED 100% SULFURIC ACID IS 1000 LBS. B) SULFURIC ACID
IS A LISTED "EXTREMELY HAZAR DOUS SUBSTANCE" UNDER EPCRA WITH A
THRESHOLD PLANNING QUANTITY (TPQ) OF 1000 LBS. C) EPCRA SECTION 312
TIER II REPORTING REQUIRED FOR BATTERIES IF SULFURIC ACID IS
PRESENT IN QUANTITIES OF 500 LBS OR MORE AND/OR LEAD IS PRESENT IN
QUANTITIES OF 10,000 LBS OR MORE.
Federal Regulatory Information:RCRA: SPENT LEAD-ACID BATTERIES ARE NOT
REGULATED AS HAZARDUS WASTE WHEN RECYCLED. SPILEED SULFURIC ACID IS
A CHARACTERISTIC HAZARDOUS WASTE, EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE WHEN
RECYCLED. SPILLED SULFURIC ACID I S A CHARACTERISTIC HAZARDOUS
WASTE, EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE NUMBER D002 (CORROSIVITY).
State Regulatory Information:CALIFORNIA PROP 65: THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS
CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH
DEFECTS AND OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.