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Section 8 Preventative Measures
Respiratory Protection: None required under normal handling conditions. During battery formation or recharge, acid mist may be generated. If irritation
occurs use a high efficiency particulate respirator for protection. HEPA respirators should be worn during reclaim operations, if OSHA PEL is exceeded.
Ventilation: Store lead acid batteries in cool, dry and properly ventilated area. Never recharge batteries in a closed, unventilated area. Protective Gloves:
Acid resistant rubber or plastic gloves.
Eye Protection
: Wear chemical safety goggles or face-shield during battery maintenance and non-routine tasks.
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment
: Eye wash and safety shower installed near to storage or charging area, safety shoes with rubber or neoprene
boots and aprons. Work/Hygienic Practices: Make sure vent caps are tight. Do not smoke or use open flames in charging area. Wash your skin
thoroughly after handling battery. Discard contaminated clothing according to state or EPA regulations.
Electrical safety:
due to low internal resistance of POWER batteries 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 manufacturer’s installation instructions and diagrams when
installing or maintaining battery systems.
Section 9 Storage and Handling
Storage Requirements: Store lead acid batteries in cool, dry and properly ventilated area. Make sure vent caps are in place. Keep the batteries from
extreme heat or freezing. Place a minimum of two layers of corrugated cardboard or honeycomb layer sheet between battery layers for storage. Protect
terminals to prevent short circuits. Keep out of reach of children.
Section 10 Spill Clean-up and Waste Disposal
Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled: Stop leak at source. Ventilate the area. Remove combustible material and all sources of
ignition. Wear protective clothing, acid resistant boots and gloves, face shield and goggles. Segregate the spill and neutralize with sodium bicarbonate
(baking soda), sodium carbonate (soda ash), calcium oxide (lime) or use an appropriate acid absorbent. Collect residue in an approved container. Do not
release to streams, lakes, sewer, etc.
Waste Disposal Method
: Return spent batteries to distributor, manufacturer or lead recycler. Neutralize acid spill or use proper absorbent and place waste
in proper container. Acid waste that is not neutralized (pH</=2.0) is hazardous waste, Class D002 (corrosive). Cracked or leaking batteries being recycled
must be stored and shipped in a container that is sturdy, acid resistant, leak proof and kept closed. Recycle batteries and components according to all local,
state and federal regulations. Some states regulate leaking batteries as hazardous waste, classification D002 (corrosive) and D008 (lead) even when
recycled. Check with state authorities.
Section 11 Battery Recycling -
Battery recycling
It is illegal to discard batteries in the trash. State and provincial laws require batteries to be recycled by a permitted recycling facility. Batteries should be
returned to the manufacturer or distributor for recycling, or directly to a permitted recycling facility.
Packaging of spent batteries for recycling:
1. Recycle batteries should be palletized.
2. Place heavier batteries on bottom layer of pallet.
3. Arrange layers to avoid pallet overhang.
4. Place a minimum of two (2) sheets of corrugated cardboard between layers or one (1) honeycomb layer sheet.
5. Keep battery layers reasonably flat for top loading.
6. Limit each pallet to three (3) layers of batteries.
7. Keep battery terminals aligned to prevent short circuits; no side terminal contact. No exposed terminals.
8. Stretch wrap or band with plastic banding is mandatory. No steel strapping.
Shipping Classification for ALL Scrap or spent VRLA, Non-spillable batteries:
DOT, IATA and IMA: Battery, wet, filled with acid, hazard class 8, UN 2794, PG III, Corrosive
IMO: Batteries, wet, filled with acid, hazard class 8, UN 2794, PG III, Corrosive
Cracked or leaking batteries being recycled must be stored and shipped in a container that is sturdy, acid resistant, leak proof and kept closed. Transport
requirements vary by state and province.
A copy of this material safety data sheet must accompany shipment and be supplied to any scrap dealer or secondary lead smelter.
Power Battery Company and its subsidiaries can coordinate, collect and recycle all Lead Acid batteries at an EPA approved recycling plant. All
documentation, transportation and certificates will be provided. 1-800-769-6992 in USA, 1-450-346-3273 in Canada.
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