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Identification

Product identifier

Other means of

identification

Synonyms

Recommended use

Recommended

restrictions

SAFETY DATA

SHEET

Lead Acid Battery Wet, Filled With

Acid

may include gel/absorbed electrolyte type lead acid batteries

Electric storage battery.

None known.

Manufacturer/Importer/Supplier/Distributor

information

Manufacturer/Supplier

Address

Telephone

number

Contact

person

Emergency telephone

number

E-mail

2. Hazard(s)

identification

Physical hazards

East Penn Manufacturing Company, Inc.

102 Deka Road, Lyon Station PA 19536

(610) 682-6361

East Penn EHS Department

USA/Canada: CHEMTREC (800) 424-9300, Outside USA 1 (703) 527-3887

[email protected]

Explosive Chemical, Division 1.3

Health

hazards

Environmental hazards

Label

elements

Acute toxicity, oral

Acute toxicity, inhalation

Skin corrosion/irritation

Serious eye damage/eye irritation

Carcinogenicity

Reproductive toxicity

Specific target organ toxicity following single

exposure

Specific target organ toxicity following single

exposure

Specific target organ toxicity following

repeated exposure

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute

hazard

Hazardous to the aquatic environment,

long-term hazard

Category 4

Category 1A

Category 1

Category 1A

Category 1 (respiratory system)

Category 3 respiratory tract irritation

Category 1 (respiratory system)

Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statement

Harmful if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause

cancer. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs (respiratory system).

Causes damage to organs (respiratory system) through prolonged or repeated exposure. May

cause respiratory irritation. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read

and understood. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Do not

breathe dust/mist/vapours. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when

using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the

environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

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Response

IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off

immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. IF INHALED: Remove person to

fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several

minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a

POISON CENTRE/doctor. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Disposal

Refer to manufacturer/supplier for information on recovery/recycling. Dispose of

contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Other hazards

Under normal conditions of processing and use, exposure to the chemical constituents in this

product is unlikely. The battery should not be opened or burned. Exposure to the ingredients

contained within or their combustion products could be harmful.

Supplemental information

In use, may form flammable/explosive vapour-air mixture.

Composition/information

ingredients

Mixtures

Chemical

name

Lead and lead compounds

(inorganic)

CAS number %

7439-92-1 43 - 70

Electrolyte (Sulfuric acid) 7664-93-9 20 - 44

Antimony 7440-36-0 3 - 5

Composition comments

First-aid measures

Inhalation

Skin

contact

Eye

contact

Ingestion

Most

important

symptoms/effects,

acute

and

delayed

Indication

immediate

medical

attention

and

special

treatment

needed

General

information

Fire-fighting measures

Suitable

extinguishing media

Unsuitable

extinguishing

media

Specific

hazards

arising from

the

chemical

Special

protective equipment

and

precautions

for

firefighters

Fire

fighting

equipment/instructions

General fire

hazards

All concentrations are in percent by weight unless ingredient is a gas. Gas concentrations are in

percent by volume.

Content composition concentrations will vary with battery type/size.

Exposure to contents of an open or damaged battery: Move injured person into fresh air and keep

person under observation. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues.

Exposure to contents of an open or damaged battery: Immediately flush with plenty of water for at

least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention if

irritation develops and persists.

Exposure to contents of an open or damaged battery: Flush thoroughly with water for at least 15

minutes. Hold eyelids open during flushing. If irritation persists, repeat flushing. Get medical

attention if irritation develops and persists.

Exposure to contents of an open or damaged battery: Rinse mouth thoroughly with water. DO NOT

induce vomiting because of danger of aspirating liquid into lungs. Get medical attention

immediately.

Under normal conditions of processing and use, exposure to the chemical constituents in this

product is unlikely. The battery should not be opened or burned. Exposure to the ingredients

contained within or their combustion products could be harmful.

Heavy lead exposure may result in central nervous system damage, encephalopathy and damage

to the blood-forming (hematopoietic) tissues.

Treat symptomatically.

Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved, and take precautions to

protect themselves.

Dry chemical, foam, carbon dioxide, water fog.

Do NOT use water on live electrical circuits.

Batteries evolve flammable hydrogen gas during charging and may increase fire risk. Containers

may explode when heated.

Self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing must be worn in case of fire.

Selection of respiratory protection for firefighting: follow the general fire precautions indicated in

the workplace.

Use standard firefighting procedures and consider the hazards of other involved materials.

Like any sealed container, battery cells may rupture when exposed to excessive heat; this could

result in the release of corrosive and flammable materials.

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Accidental

release

measures

Personal

precautions,

protective equipment and

emergency

procedures

Methods and

materials

for

containment

and cleaning

Environmental precautions

Handling

and

storage

Precautions

for safe

handling

Conditions

for safe

storage,

including

any

incompatibilities

Avoid contact with skin.

Neutralize the spilled material before disposal. Sweep up or vacuum up spillage and collect in

suitable container for disposal. Dispose of waste and residues in accordance with local authority

requirements.

Prevent runoff from entering drains, sewers, or streams.

In the event of damage resulting in a leak of exposed materials, avoid contact with contents of an

open or damaged cell or battery. Keep away from heat, sparks and open flame. Do not allow

conductive material to touch the battery terminals. A dangerous short-circuit may occur and cause

battery failure and fire.

Store in original tightly closed container. Protect containers from damage. Place cardboard

between layers of stacked batteries to avoid damage and short circuits.

Exposurecontrols/personal protection

Occupational exposure

limits

US. ACGIH

Threshold

Limit

Values

Components

Type Value

Form

Antimony (CAS 7440-36-0)

Electrolyte (Sulfuric acid)

(CAS 7664-93-9)

Lead and lead compounds

(inorganic) (CAS

7439-92-1)

TWA 0.5 mg/m3

TWA 0.2 mg/m3 Thoracic fraction.

TWA 0.05 mg/m3

Canada. Alberta OELs

(Occupational

Health & Safety Code, Schedule 1, Table 2)

Components Type Value

Antimony (CAS 7440-36-0)

Electrolyte (Sulfuric acid)

(CAS 7664-93-9)

Lead and lead compounds

(inorganic) (CAS

7439-92-1)

TWA 0.5 mg/m3

STEL 3 mg/m3

TWA 1 mg/m3

TWA 0.05 mg/m3

Canada.

British

Columbia OELs.

(Occupational

Exposure

Limits

for Chemical

Substances, Occupational

Health

and

Safety

Regulation

296/97, as

amended)

Components

Type Value

Form

Antimony (CAS 7440-36-0)

Electrolyte (Sulfuric acid)

(CAS 7664-93-9)

Lead and lead compounds

(inorganic) (CAS

7439-92-1)

TWA 0.5 mg/m3

TWA 0.2 mg/m3 Mist.

TWA 0.05 mg/m3

Canada. Manitoba OELs (Reg. 217/2006, The

Workplace

Safety And Health

Act)

Components

Type Value

Form

Antimony (CAS 7440-36-0)

Electrolyte (Sulfuric acid)

(CAS 7664-93-9)

Lead and lead compounds

(inorganic) (CAS

7439-92-1)

TWA 0.5 mg/m3

TWA 0.2 mg/m3 Thoracic fraction.

TWA 0.05 mg/m3

Canada. Ontario OELs.

(Control

of Exposure to

Biological

or Chemical

Agents)

Components

Type Value

Form

Antimony (CAS 7440-36-0)

Electrolyte (Sulfuric acid)

(CAS 7664-93-9)

TWA 0.5 mg/m3

TWA 0.2 mg/m3 Thoracic fraction.

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Canada. Ontario OELs.

(Control

of Exposure to

Biological

or Chemical

Agents)

Components

Type Value

Form

Lead and lead compounds

(inorganic) (CAS

7439-92-1)

TWA 0.05 mg/m3

Canada. Quebec OELs.

(Ministry

of Labor -

Regulation respecting occupational

health and

safety)

Components Type Value

Antimony (CAS 7440-36-0)

Electrolyte (Sulfuric acid)

(CAS 7664-93-9)

Lead and lead compounds

(inorganic) (CAS

7439-92-1)

Biological

limit

values

ACGIH

Biological

Exposure

Indices

TWA 0.5 mg/m3

STEL 3 mg/m3

TWA 1 mg/m3

TWA 0.05 mg/m3

Components

Value

Determinant

Specimen Sampling

Time

Lead and lead compounds 200 µg/l Lead Blood

(inorganic) (CAS

7439-92-1)

* - For sampling details, please see the source document.

Appropriate engineering

controls

Provide adequate ventilation. Provide easy access to water supply and eye wash facilities.

Individual protection

measures, such as

personal protective equipment

Eye/face

protection

Skin

protection

Hand

protection

Other

Respiratory

protection

Thermal

hazards

General

hygiene

considerations

None under normal conditions. Leak from a damaged or opened battery: Wear safety glasses with

side shields (or goggles).

None under normal conditions. Leak from a damaged or opened battery: Wear appropriate

chemical resistant gloves.

None under normal conditions. Leak from a damaged or opened battery: Wear suitable protective

clothing. Use of an impervious apron is recommended.

None under normal conditions.

When material is heated, wear gloves to protect against thermal burns.

Always observe good personal hygiene measures, such as washing after handling the material

and before eating, drinking, and/or smoking. Routinely wash work clothing and protective

equipment to remove contaminants.

Physical

and

chemical properties

Appearance

Physical state

Form

Colour

Odour

Solid.

Sulfuric acid, liquid. Lead, solid.

Not available.

Odourless.

Odour

threshold

Not available.

< 1

Melting

point/freezing

point

Not available.

Initial

boiling

point and

boiling

range

112.78 - 115.56 °C (235 - 240 °F) (Sulfuric acid)

Flash point

Below room temperature (as hydrogen gas).

Evaporation

rate

< 1 (n-BuAc=1)

Flammability

(solid,

gas)

Upper/lower flammability

explosive

limits

Flammability

limit -

lower

(%)

4 % (Hydrogen)

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Flammability

limit -

upper

(%)

74 % (Hydrogen)

Vapour pressure

10 mm Hg

Vapour density

> 1 (Air = 1)

Relative density

1.27 - 1.33

Solubility(ies)

Solubility

(water)

100 % (Sulfuric acid)

Partition coefficient

(n-octanol/water)

Not available.

Auto-ignition temperature

Not available.

Decomposition temperature

Not available.

Viscosity

Not available.

Other

information

Explosive properties

Oxidising properties

10.

Stability

and

reactivity

Reactivity Chemical

stability Possibility of

hazardous

reactions

Conditions

avoid

Incompatible materials

Hazardous

decomposition

products

Not explosive.

Not oxidising.

The product is non-reactive under normal conditions of use, storage and transport.

Stable at normal conditions.

Will not occur.

Overcharging. Ignition sources.

Strong bases. Combustible organic materials. Reducing Agents. Finely divided metals. Strong

oxidizers. Water.

Sulfur dioxide. Sulfur trioxide. Carbon monoxide. Sulfuric acid. Hydrogen.

11.

Toxicological information

Information

on likely routes of

exposure

Inhalation

Exposure to contents of an open or damaged battery: Harmful if inhaled. Causes severe

respiratory tract irritation.

Skin contact

Exposure to contents of an open or damaged battery: Causes severe skin burns.

Eye contact

Exposure to contents of an open or damaged battery: Causes serious eye damage.

Ingestion

Exposure to contents of an open or damaged battery: Harmful if swallowed.

Symptoms

related to

the

physical, chemical and

toxicological characteristics

Exposure to contents of an open or damaged battery: Dust may irritate the eyes and the

respiratory system.

Information

toxicological effects

Acute

toxicity

Exposure to contents of an open or damaged battery: Harmful if inhaled or swallowed.

Components Species

Electrolyte (Sulfuric acid) (CAS 7664-93-9)

Acute

Oral

Test

Results

LD50 Rat 2140 mg/kg

Skin

corrosion/irritation

Serious eye

damage/eye

irritation

Respiratory

or skin

sensitisation

Exposure to contents of an open or damaged battery: Causes severe skin burns.

Exposure to contents of an open or damaged battery: Causes serious eye damage.

Canada - Alberta OELs:

Irritant

Antimony (CAS 7440-36-0) Irritant

Respiratory sensitisation

No data available.

Skin

sensitisation

Germ cell

mutagenicity

No data available.

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Carcinogenicity

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified "strong inorganic acid

mists containing sulfuric acid" as a known human carcinogen, (IARC category 1). This

classification applies only to mists containing sulfuric acid and not to sulfuric acid or sulfuric acid

solutions.

ACGIH

Carcinogens

Electrolyte (Sulfuric acid) (CAS 7664-93-9) A2 Suspected human carcinogen.

Lead and lead compounds (inorganic) (CAS 7439-92-1) A3 Confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to

humans.

Canada - Alberta OELs:

Carcinogen category

Electrolyte (Sulfuric acid) (CAS 7664-93-9) Suspected human carcinogen.

Canada - Manitoba OELs:

carcinogenicity

Electrolyte (Sulfuric acid) (CAS 7664-93-9) Suspected human carcinogen.

Lead and lead compounds (inorganic) (CAS 7439-92-1) Confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans.

Canada - Quebec OELs:

Carcinogen category

Lead and lead compounds (inorganic) (CAS 7439-92-1) Detected carcinogenic effect in animals.

IARC

Monographs.

Overall

Evaluation

Carcinogenicity

Electrolyte (Sulfuric acid) (CAS 7664-93-9) 1 Carcinogenic to humans.

Lead and lead compounds (inorganic) (CAS 7439-92-1) 2B Possibly carcinogenic to humans.

US. National

Toxicology

Program (NTP) Report on

Carcinogens

Electrolyte (Sulfuric acid) (CAS 7664-93-9) Known To Be Human Carcinogen.

Lead and lead compounds (inorganic) (CAS 7439-92-1) Reasonably Anticipated to be a Human Carcinogen.

Reproductive

toxicity

Specific

target organ

toxicity

single

exposure

Specific

target organ

toxicity

repeated

exposure

None under normal conditions. Exposure to contents of an open or damaged battery: May damage

fertility or the unborn child.

None under normal conditions. Exposure to contents of an open or damaged battery: Causes

damage to organs (respiratory system).

None under normal conditions. Exposure to contents of an open or damaged battery: Causes

damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure: Respiratory system.

Aspiration

hazard

Due to the physical form of the product it is not an aspiration hazard.

Chronic

effects

Exposure to contents of an open or damaged battery: Heavy lead exposure may result in central

nervous system damage, encephalopathy and damage to the blood-forming (hematopoietic)

tissues. Chronic inhalation of sulfuric acid mist may increase the risk of lung cancer.

12.

Ecological information

Ecotoxicity

The product is not classified as environmentally hazardous. However, this does not exclude the

possibility that large or frequent spills can have a harmful or damaging effect on the environment.

Exposure to contents of an open or damaged battery: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting

effects.

Components

Species

Test

Results

Lead and lead compounds (inorganic) (CAS 7439-92-1)

LC50 Rainbow trout, donaldson trout

(Oncorhynhus mykiss)

1.17 mg/l, 96 Hours

Persistence

and

degradability

Bioaccumulative potential

Mobility

soil

Mobility

general

The degradation half-life of the product is not known. Lead and its compounds are highly persistent

in water.

Bioaccumulation of lead occurs in aquatic and terrestrial animals and plants, but very little

bioaccumulation occurs through the food chain.

If the product enters soil, one or more constituents will or may be mobile and may contaminate

groundwater.

The product is insoluble in water and will spread on the water surface.

Other adverse effects

None known.

13.

Disposal considerations

Disposal

instructions

Local

disposal regulations

Hazardous waste

code

Recycle the batteries, as the primary disposal method. Avoid discharge into water courses or onto

the ground. Dispose of this material and its container to hazardous or special waste collection

point. Neutralize electrolyte/sulfuric acid.

Empty containers should be taken to an approved waste handling site for recycling or disposal.

Spent lead-acid batteries are not regulated as hazardous waste when recycled.

Depending upon circumstances, the following waste codes may apply:

Spilled electrolyte/Sulfuric acid. D002: Corrosive waste

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Waste from

residues

unused

products

Contaminated packaging

14.

Transport information

TDG

number

UN proper

shipping name

Transport

hazard

class(es)

Class

Subsidiary

risk

Packing

group

Environmental hazards

Avoid discharge into water courses or onto the ground.

Since emptied containers retain product residue, follow label warnings even after container is

emptied.

UN2794

BATTERIES, WET, FILLED WITH ACID, electric storage

III

Special

precautions

for user Read safety instructions, SDS and emergency procedures before handling.

IATA

number

UN proper

shipping name

Transport

hazard

class(es)

Class

Subsidiary

risk

Packing

group

Environmental hazards

ERG

Code

UN2794

Batteries, wet, filled with acid electric storage

Special

precautions

for user Read safety instructions, SDS and emergency procedures before handling.

Packing Instruction: 870

IMDG

number

UN proper

shipping name

Transport

hazard

class(es)

Class

Subsidiary

risk

Packing

group

Environmental hazards

Marine

pollutant

EmS

UN2794

BATTERIES, WET, FILLED WITH ACID electric storage

F-A, S-B

Special

precautions

for user

Read safety instructions, SDS and emergency procedures before handling.

Packing Instruction: P801

Transport

in bulk

according

Annex II of MARPOL 73/78

and

the IBC

Code

15.

Regulatory

information

Canadian

regulations

Not applicable.

This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the HPR and the SDS

contains all the information required by the HPR.

Controlled

Drugs and

Substances

Act

Not regulated.

Export

Control

List (CEPA 1999, Schedule 3)

Not listed.

Greenhouse Gases

Not listed.

Ontario. Toxic

Substances.

Toxic

Reduction

Act, 2009.

Regulation

455/09 (July 1, 2011)

Antimony (CAS 7440-36-0)

Electrolyte (Sulfuric acid) (CAS 7664-93-9)

Precursor Control Regulations

Electrolyte (Sulfuric acid) (CAS 7664-93-9) Class B

International regulations

Stockholm Convention

Not applicable.

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Rotterdam Convention

Not applicable.

Kyoto

Protocol

Not applicable.

Montreal

Protocol

Not applicable.

Basel

Convention

Not applicable.

International

Country(s)

or region

Inventory

name On

inventory (y

Australia

Canada

China

Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS) Yes

Domestic Substances List (DSL) Yes

Non-Domestic Substances List (NDSL) No

Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China (IECSC) Yes

Europe European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical No

Substances (EINECS)

Europe

Japan

Korea

New Zealand

European List of Notified Chemical Substances (ELINCS) No

Inventory of Existing and New Chemical Substances (ENCS) No

Existing Chemicals List (ECL) Yes

New Zealand Inventory Yes

Philippines Philippine Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances

(PICCS)

Yes

Taiwan

United States & Puerto Rico

Taiwan Chemical Substance Inventory (TCSI) Yes

Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory Yes

*A "Yes" indicates this product complies with the inventory requirements administered by the governing country(s).

A "No" indicates that one or more components of the product are not listed or exempt from listing on the inventory administered by the governing

country(s).

16. Other

information

Issue

date

Revision date

19-September-2017

19-March-2018

Version No.

List of

abbreviations

LD50: Lethal Dose 50%.

LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%.

References

Disclaimer

IARC Monographs. Overall Evaluation of Carcinogenicity

Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS)

The information in this SDS was obtained from sources which we believe are reliable, but no

warranty or representation as to its accuracy or completeness is hereby given. Users should

consider the information herein only as a supplement to other information gathered by them and

must make independent determinations of suitability and completeness of information from all

sources to assure proper use and disposal, the safety and health of employees and customers

and the protection of the environment.