Safety Data Sheet Article 25838718
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VRLA Batteries
Date: 24-01-2018
MSDS
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Materials to Avoid:
Strong oxidant, Corrosives.
Conditions to Avoid:
Avoid exposure to heat and open flame, Avoid mechanical or electrical
abuse and overcharge. Prevent short circuits. Prevent movement
which could lead to short circuits.
Hazardous
Polymerization:
Will not occur.
Hazardous
Decomposition
Products:
Sulfur oxides, Sulfuric acid mist, Metal oxides.
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicity Data:
Not available.
Irritation Date:
The internal battery materials may cause severe irritation to eyes and skin. Causes burns.
Carcinogenicity:
The International Agency on Cancer (IARC) has classified “strong inorganic acid mists containing
sulfuric acid” as a category 1 carcinogen (inhalation), a substance that is carcinogenic to humans. This
classification does not apply to the sulfuric acid contained within the battery. Misuse of the product,
such as overcharging, may result in the generation of sulfuric acid mish at high levels.
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Lead and its compounds can result in a threat if released into the environment.
In most surface water and groundwater, lead forms compounds with anions such as hydroxides,
carbonates, sulfates, and phosphates, and precipitates out of the water column. Lead may occur as
sorbed ions or surface coatings on sediment mineral particles or may be carried in colloidal particles in
surface water. Most lead is strongly retained in soil, resulting in little mobility. Lead may be
immobilized by ion exchange with hydrous oxides or by chelation with humic or fulvic acids in the soil.
Leak (dissolved phase) is bioaccumulated by plants and animals, both aquatic and terrestrial.
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Appropriate Method of Disposal of substance:
Lead-acid batteries are completely recyclable. Return whole scrap batteries to distributor,
manufacturer or lead smelter for recycling. For neutralized spills, place residue in acid-resistant
containers with sorbent material, sand or earth and dispose of in accordance with local, state and
federal regulations for acid and lead compounds. Contact local and/or state environmental officials
regarding disposal information.
SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
We hereby certify that all PBQ Valve Regulated Lead-acid Rechargeable batteries conform to the
UN2800 classification as “ Batteries, wet, Non-Spillable, and electric storage” as a result of passing
the Vibration and Pressure Differential Test described in D.O.T., 49 CFR 173.159(f), and IMO/IMDG,
and ICAO/IATA packing instruction 872 and note A48, A67, A164 and A183. The batteries are not
restricted to IMO/IMDG code according to special provision 238.