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SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
We hereby certify that all B.B. 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(a), 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.
B.B. Batteries having met the related conditions are EXEMPT from hazardous goods regulations for
the purpose of transportation by DOT, and IATA/ICAO, and therefore are unrestricted for transportation
by any means. For all modes of transportation, each battery outer package is labeled
"NON-SPILLABLE". All our Batteries are marked non-spillable.
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
US federal regulations: This product is a "Hazardous Chemical" as defined by the OSHA
Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.
All components are on the U.S. EPA TSCA Inventory List.
Hazardous Chemical Reporting Requirements apply when an
Extremely Hazardous Substance is present at a facility in an
amount equal to or exceeding 500 pounds or the Threshold
Planning Quantity, whichever is lower per 40CFR370.10(a)(1)
TSCA Section 12(b) Export Notification (40 CFR 707, Subpt. D)
Not regulated.
CERCLA Hazardous Substance List (40 CFR 302.4)
Lead and lead compounds (CAS 7439-92-1) Listed.
Sulphuric acid (CAS 7664-93-9) Listed.
SARA 304 Emergency release notification
Sulphuric acid (CAS 7664-93-9) 1000 LBS
OSHA Specifically Regulated Substances (29 CFR 1910.1001-1053)
Lead and lead compounds (CAS 7439-92-1) Reproductive toxicity
Central nervous system Kidney
Blood
Acute toxicity
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA):
SARA 302 Extremely hazardous substance
Chemical name CAS number Reportable Threshold Threshold Threshold
Quantity planning quantity planning quantity planning quantity
(pounds) (pounds) lower value lower value
(pounds) (pounds)
Sulphuric acid 7664-93-9 1000 1000
SARA 311/312 Hazardous Yes
chemical
Classified hazard Acute toxicity (any route of exposure)
Categories Skin corrosion or irritation
Serious eye damage or eye irritation
Carcinogenicity
Reproductive toxicity
Specific target organ toxicity (single or repeated exposure)