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GS Battery USA Inc., a subsidiary of
JAPAN STORAGE BATTERY CO. LTD.
Material Safety Data Sheet
GS PORTALAC, PE, PX, PXL, and PWL Series VALVE
REGULATED LEAD ACID (VRLA) BATTERY, ABSORBED
ELECTROLYGE (AGM)
Section I – Product Identification
Emergency Telephone Number
CHEMTREC: [phone]
Telephone Number for Information
GS Battery USA Inc.: [phone]
Manufacturer’s name
GS Battery USA Inc.
1000 Mansell Exchange West Suite 350
Alpharetta GA 30022
Date Issued:
April 1 2002.
Date Updated:
May 26. 2004.
Section II—Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information
Components) CAS Number Approx wt% OSHA PEL
(µg/m
3
)
ACGIH TLV
(µg/m
3
)
NIOSH
(µg/m
3
)
Inorganic Lead/Lead Compounds 7439-92-1 65%-75% 50 150 10
Tin 7440-31-5 <.5% 2000 2000 N/A
Calcium 7440-70-2 <0.1% N/A N/A N/A
Electrolyte: Dilute Sulfuric Acid 7664-93-9 14-20% 1000 1000 1000
Case Material: Acrylonitrile
Butadiene Styrene
9003-56-9 5-10% N/A N/A N/A
Inorganic lead and electrolyte (sulfuric acid) are the main components of every VALVE REGULATED LEAD ACID battery
manufactured by Japan Storage Battery Co. LTD. Other ingredients may be present dependent upon the specific battery
type. Contact Japan Storage Battery Co. LTD (JAPAN) or GS Battery USA Inc.(North America) for additional information.
Section III—Physical/Chemical Characteristics
ELECTROLYTE (Sulfuric Acid, dilute)
Boiling Point
203°F-240°F
Specific Gravity (H
2
0 = 1)
1.230 to 1.350
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg)
10-17
Melting Point
N/A
Vapor Density (AIR = 1)
Greater than 1
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate
= 1)
Less than 1
Solubility in Water
100%
Appearance and Odor
Electrolyte: Clear liquid with sharp,
penetrating, pungent odor.
Section IV—Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point (Method Used) N/A
LEL
4.1% (H
2
Gas_)
UEL
Flammable Limits:
LEL = 4.1% (Hydrogen Gas), UEL = 74.2%
Extinguishing Media:
CO
2
, foam, dry chemical
Special Fire Fighting Procedures
If batteries are on charge, shut of power. Use positive pressure, self-contained
breathing apparatus. Beware of acid splatter during water application and wear acid
resistant clothing, gloves, face and eye protection.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards
VRLA batteries generate highly flammable hydrogen gas during operation. To avoid
risk of fire or explosion, keep sparks and other sources of ignition away from batteries. Do not allow metallic articles to
simultaneously contact the negative and positive terminal of the battery.