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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

I. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

MANUFACTURER CHEMICAL/TRADE NAME Maintenance Free Battery

Deutsche Exide GmbH (as used on label) Valve Regulated Battery

Thiergarten Sealed Lead-Acid Battery

63654 Budingen CHEMICAL FAMILY/ Electric Storage Battery

Germany CLASSIFICATION

DISTRIBUTED BY DATE ISSUED: February 1, 2008

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13000 Deerfield Parkway, Bldg. 200

Alpharetta, Georgia 30004

FOR INFORMATION: Primary: MACTEC Engineering and

FOR EMERGENCY Consulting, Inc.

CHEMTREC (800) 424-9300 Attn: Juliann Cothran (770) 421-3485

CHEMTREC INTERNATIONAL (703) 527-3887 – Collect Secondary:

24-hour Emergency Response Contact Attn: Eric Murray (800) 523-4622

Ask for Environmental Coordinator Attn: Fred Ganster (610) 921-4052

II. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS/IDENTITY INFORMATION

Approximate Air Exposure Limits (µg/m

)

Components CAS Number % by Wt. OSHA ACGIH NIOSH

Inorganic compounds of:

Lead

Tin

Calcium

7439-92-1

7440-31-5

7440-70-2

60-68

0.28

0.03

2000

Electrolyte (hydrogel):

Sulfuric Acid (Diluted sulfuric acid in

solid state, percentage acid: 38.5%)

Silicon Dioxide

7664-93-9

60676-86-0

17-22

4-6

1000

N/A

200

N/A

1000

N/A

Case Material:

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene or

Polypropylene

9003-56-9

9003-07-0

4-12

N/A

NOTE: Inorganic lead and electrolyte (water and sulfuric acid solution) are the primary components of every battery manufactured by

Exide Technologies or its subsidiaries. Other ingredients may be present dependent upon battery type. Polypropylene is the principal case

material of automotive and commercial batteries.

III. PHYSICAL DATA - ELECTROLYTE

Boiling Point

112°C

Density

1.30 g/cm

Point of Solidification

-69°C

Solubility in Water

100%

Vapor Pressure

(mm Hg) 77° F

21 mbar

Evaporation Rate

(Butyl acetate=1)

Less Than 1

Vapor Density (AIR=1)

Greater than 1

Appearance and Odor

A white translucent gel; no

apparent odor. A battery is a

manufactured article.

% Volatiles by Weight

Not Applicable

IV. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

Flash Point: Not Applicable

Flammable Limits: LEL = 4.1% (Hydrogen Gas in air) ; UEL = 74.2%

Extinguishing media: CO

; foam; dry chemical

Special Fire Fighting Procedures:

Use positive pressure, self-contained breathing apparatus. Beware of acid splatter during water application and wear acid-

Summary of content (5 pages)

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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET I. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION MANUFACTURER Deutsche Exide GmbH Thiergarten 63654 Budingen Germany CHEMICAL/TRADE NAME (as used on label) DISTRIBUTED BY Exide Technologies 13000 Deerfield Parkway, Bldg.
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IV. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA (CONTINUED) resistant clothing, gloves, face and eye protection. If batteries are on charge, shut off power to the charging equipment, but, note that strings of series connected batteries may still pose risk of electric shock even when charging equipment is shut down. Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: In operation, batteries generate and release flammable hydrogen gas.
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VI. HEALTH HAZARD DATA (CONTINUED) Effects of Overexposure - Chronic: Electrolyte: Possible erosion of tooth enamel; inflammation of nose, throat, and bronchial tubes. Lead compounds: Anemia; neuropathy, particularly of the motor nerves, with wrist drop; kidney damage; reproductive changes in both males and females.
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VII. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE (CONTINUED) Waste Disposal Methods: Spent batteries: Send to secondary lead smelter for recycling. Electrolyte: Place neutralized slurry into sealed acid resistant containers and dispose of as hazardous waste, as applicable. Large water-diluted spills, after neutralization and testing, should be managed in accordance with approved local, state, and federal requirements. Consult state environmental agency and/or federal EPA.
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IX. OTHER REGULATORY INFORMATION (CONTINUED) (c) (d) (e) EPCRA Section 302 notification is required if 1,000 lbs or more of sulfuric acid is present at one site. An average automotive/commercial battery contains approximately 5 lbs. of sulfuric acid. Contact your Exide representative for additional information.