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Section IX—Regulatory Information
NFPA Hazard Rating for sulfuric acid
Transportation:
U.S. DOT/IMDG/IATA Shipping information
Proper Shipping Name: Batteries, wet, non-spillable
Hazard Class: 8
ID Number: UN2800
Packing Group: 3
Label/Placard: CORROSIVE
GS Battery USA Inc.’s Portalac series VRLA batteries have been tested and meet the “non-spillable electric storage
batteries” criteria as required by DOT CFR 49, 173.159 (d), and IMO/IMDG, and ICAO/IATA packaging instructions 806 and
A67, and therefore are non-regulated as long as the following criteria are met:
1. The batteries must be protected against short circuits and securely packaged.
2. The batteries and their outer packaging must be plainly and durably marked “NON-SPILLABLE” or
“NONSPILLABLEBATTERY”.
Contact your GS Battery USA Inc. representative for additional informational regarding the classification of batteries.
Regulatory Information
RCRA: Spent lead-acid batteries are not regulated as hazardous waste by the EPA when recycled, however state and
International regulations may vary.
CERCLA (Superfund) and EPCRA:
(a) Reportable Quantity (RQ) for spilled 100% sulfuric acid under CERCLA (Superfund) and EPCRA (Emergency
Planning Community Right to Know Act) is 1,000 lbs. State and local reportable quantities for spilled sulfuric acid may
vary.
(b) Sulfuric acid is a listed "Extremely Hazardous Substance" under EPCRA, with a Threshold Planning Quantity (TPQ) of
1,000 lbs.
(c) EPCRA Section 302 notification is required if 1,000 lbs. or more of sulfuric acid is present at one site. The quantity of
sulfuric acid will vary by battery type. Contact GS Battery USA Inc. for additional information.
(d) EPCRA Section 312 Tier 2 reporting is required for 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.
(e) 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:
(f)
Toxic Chemical CAS Number Approximate % by Wt.
Lead 7439-92-1 60
Sulfuric Acid 7664-93-9 10- 30
Arsenic 7440-38-2 0.2
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". Not present in all battery types. Contact GS Battery USA Inc. for additional information.
TSCA
Ingredients in GS Battery USA Inc.’s batteries are listed in the TSCA Registry as follows:
Components CAS Number TSCA Status
Electrolyte
Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4) 7664-93-9 Listed
Inorganic lead Compound:
Lead (Pb) 7439-92-1 Listed
Lead Oxide (PbO) 1317-36-8 Listed
Lead Sulfate (PbSO4) 7446-14-2 Listed
Arsenic (As) 7440-38-2 Listed
Calcium (Ca) 7440-70-2 Listed
Tin (Sn) 7440-31-5 Listed
3
2
0
Health=3
Reactivity=2
Flammability=0