SDS

Battery pack containing sealed lead acid batteries 16 to 16
Version: 1.3
Date: October 18th, 2017
Note 1 -- GHS and OSHA requirements for SDSs: Schneider Electric is committed to providing customers with
products that are fully compliant with all regulations, international protocols, and customer standards to which
they are subject. This includes providing Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) when required by the Occupational and Safety
and Health Administration (OSHA), Department of Transportation (DOT), the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) and other regulatory authorities
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Schneider Electric does not issue SDSs for products –except for battery cartridges – because they are defined as
“articles” pursuant to the guidance of the U.S. Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA). Specifically,
OSHA provides in the definition of "article" in 29 CFR 1910.1200 and similar provisions within the Global
Harmonized Standard:
An "article" means a manufactured item: (1) which is formed to a specific shape or design during
manufacture (2) which has end use function(s) dependent in whole or in part upon its shape or design
during end use; and (3) which does not release, or otherwise result in exposure to, a hazardous chemical
under normal conditions of use. Any product which meets the definition of an "article," would be exempt
from the requirements of the Standard.
OSHA has indicated that batteries do not meet the standard of an “article” and that SDS must be provided for the
replacement battery cartridges that are contained within APC products or purchased as replacement battery
cartridges. Please note that the one MSDS covers all manufacturers typically provide a single MSDSs to cover each
battery chemistries they supply. These MSDSs are applicable to the battery models that utilize the specific battery
chemistry (e.g., lead-acid, lithium ion, NiMH).
Note 2 – Battery packs convered by this SDSs can be shipped alone, contained within and uninterruptible power
supply or battery cabinet. Schneider Electric does not issue SDSs for uninterruptible power supplies or battery
cabinets.
Every endeavor has been made to ensure that the information contained in this publication is reliable and offered
in good faith. It is meant to describe the safety requirements of our products and should not be construed as
guaranteeing specific properties. Customers are encouraged to conduct their own tests as end user suitability of
the product for particular uses is beyond our control. The information is not intended as an inducement to bargain
and no warranty expressed or implied is made as to its accuracy, reliability or completeness. Schneider Electric
Incorporated accepts no liability for loss, injury or damage arising from reliance upon the information contained in
this data sheet except in conjunction with the proper use of the product to which it refers. Due care should be
taken that the use and disposal of this product is in compliance with appropriate Federal, State and Local
Government regulations
Notice to reader
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither the above-named supplier,
nor any of its subsidiaries, assumes any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained
herein. Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user. All materials may present
unknown hazards and should be used with caution. Although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot guarantee that
these are the only hazards that exist.