Certifications 2

Form #: SDS 853027
Revised: 05/14/15
Supersedes: NEW
ECO #: 1001584
SAFETY DATA SHEET
XIV. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
U.S. DOT:
Excepted from the hazardous materials regulations ( HMR) because the batteries meet the requirements of 49 CFR 173.159(f) and 49 CFR 173.159a
IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations DGR:
Excepted from the dangerous goods regulations because the batteries meet the requirements of Packing Instruction 872 and Special Provisions A67 of
the International Air Transportation Association (IATA) Dangerous goods Regulations and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Technical
IMDG:
Requirements for Safe Shipping and Handling of Cyclon Cells:
Warning – Electrical Fire Hazard – Protect against shorting. Terminals can short and cause a fire if not insulated during shipping. Cyclon product
must be labeled “NONSPILLABLE” during shipping. Follow all federal shipping regulations. See section IX of this sheet and CFR 49 Parts 171
through 180, available online at wwww.gpoaccess.gov.
Requirements for Shipping Cyclon Product as Single Cells:
Protective caps or other durable inert material must be used to insulate each terminal of each cell unless cells are shipping in the original packaging
from EnerSys, in full box quantities. Protective caps are available for all cell sizes by contacting EnerSys Customer Service at 1-800-964-2837.
Requirements for Shipping Cyclon Product Assembled Into Multicell Batteries:
Assembled batteries must have short circuit protection during shipping. Exposed terminals, connectors, or lead wires must be insulated with a
durable inert material to prevent exposure during shipping.
XV. REGULATORY INFORMATION
UNITED STATES:
EPA SARA Title III:
Section 302 EPCRA Extremely Hazardous Substances (EHS):
Sulfuric acid is a listed "Extremely Hazardous Substance" under EPCRA, with a Threshold Planning Quantity (TPQ) of 1,000 lbs.
EPCRA Section 302 notification is required if 1000 lbs or more of sulfuric acid is present at one site (40 CFR 370.10). For more information consult
40 CFR Part 355. The quantity of sulfuric acid will vary by battery type. Contact your EnerSys representative for additional information.
Section 304 CERCLA Hazardous Substances:
Reportable Quantity (RQ) for spilled 100% sulfuric acid under CERCLA (Superfund) and
EPCRA (Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act) is 1,000 lbs. State and local reportable quantities for spilled sulfuric acid may vary.
Section 311/312 Hazard Categorization:
EPCRA Section 312 Tier Two reporting is required for non-automotive batteries if sulfuric acid is present in quantities of 500 lbs or more and/or if lead is
present in quantities of 10,000 lbs or more. For more information consult 40 CFR 370.10 and 40 CFR 370.40.
Section 313 EPCRA Toxic Substances:
40 CFR section 372.38 (b) states: If a toxic chemical is present in an article at a covered facility, a person is not required to consider the quantity of the
toxic chemical present in such article when determining whether an applicable threshold has been met under § 372.25, § 372.27, or § 372.28 or
determining the amount of release to be reported under § 372.30. This exemption applies whether the person received the article from another person
or the person produced the article. However, this exemption applies only to the quantity of the toxic chemical present in the article.
Supplier Notification:
This product contains toxic chemicals, which may be reportable under EPCRA Section 313 Toxic Chemical Release Inventory (Form R) requirements.
If you are a manufacturing facility under SIC codes 20 through 39, the following information is provided to enable you to complete the required reports:
Toxic Chemical CAS Number
Lead 7439-92-1
Sulfuric Acid Electrolyte
(Sulfuric Acid/Water)
7664-93-9
Tin 7440-31-5
See 40 CFR Part 370 for more details.
If you distribute this product to other manufacturers in SIC Codes 20 through 39, this information must be provided with the first shipment
of each calendar year.
The Section 313 supplier notification requirement does not apply to batteries, which are "consumer products".
Excepted from the dangerous goods regulations for transport by sea because the batteries meet the requirements of Special Provision 238 of the
International Maritime Dangerous Goods( IMDG CODE). Battery terminals must be protected against short circuits.
of the U.S. Department of Transportation's HMR. Battery and outer package must be marked " NONSPILLABLE" or "NONSPILLABLE BATTERY"
Battery terminals must be protected against short circuits.
Instructions. Battery Terminals must be protected against short circuits.
0.1 - 0.2
Approximate % by Wt.
45 - 60
15 - 20
The words " NOT RESTRICTED" , SPECIAL PROVISION A67" must be provided when the air waybill is issued.
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