Safety data sheet

SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
GENERAL: The primary routes of exposure to lead are ingestion or inhalation of dust and fumes.
ACUTE:
INHALATION/INGESTION: Exposure to lead and its compounds may cause headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal spasms, fatigue, sleep disturbances, weight loss,
anemia, and pain in the legs, arms and joints. Kidney damage, as well as anemia, can occur from acute exposure.
CHRONIC:
INHALATION/INGESTION: Prolonged exposure to lead and its compounds may produce many of the symptoms of short-term exposure and may also cause central nervous
system damage, gastrointestinal disturbances, anemia, and wrist drop. Symptoms of central nervous system damage include fatigue, headaches, tremors, hypertension,
hallucination, convulsions and delirium. Kidney dysfunction and possible injury has also been associated with chronic lead poisoning. Chronic over-exposure to lead has
been implicated as a causative agent for the impairment of male and female reproductive capacity, but there is at present, no substantiation of the implication. Pregnant
women should be protected from excessive exposure. Lead can cross the placental barrier and unborn children may suffer neurological damage or developmental problems
due to excessive lead exposure in pregnant women.
SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
In most surface water and groundwater, lead forms compounds with anions such as hydroxides, carbonates, sulfates, and phosphates, and precipitates out of the water
column. Lead may occur as sorbed ions or surface coatings on sediment mineral particles or may be carried in colloidal particles in surface water. Most lead is strongly
retained in soil, resulting in little mobility. Lead may be immobilized by ion exchange with hydrous oxides or clays or by chelation with humic or fulvic acids in the soil. Lead
(dissolved phase) is bioaccumulated by plants and animals, both aquatic and terrestrial.
SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Lead-acid batteries are completely recyclable. Return whole scrap batteries to distributor, manufacturer or lead smelter for recycling. For information on returning batteries
to Concorde Battery for recycling call 626-813-1234. For neutralized spills, place residue in acid-resistant containers with sorbent material, sand or earth and dispose of in
accordance with local, state and federal regulations for acid and lead compounds. Contact local and/or state environmental officials regarding disposal information.
SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
All Vision AGM, CP, FM,CL series and CTA series are valve regulated lead acid (VRLA) batteries.
Vision's VRLA batteries have passed vibration, pressure differential and free flowing acid tests under CFR 49 173.159(d) and the substance is not restricted
to IMO IMDG code according to special provision 238.They are protected from short circuits and labeled "Non-Spillable." Vision's VRLA batteries are
exempt from DOT Hazardous Material Regulations and IMDG Dangerous Goods Regulations.
Note: The shipper has the option of shipping the batteries Hazmat regulated under UN2800. Additional labeling and paperwork would be required. See
CFR 49 and IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations for more information.
U.S. DOT PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Batteries, wet, non-spillable
U.S. DOT HAZARD CLASS: 8
U.S. DOT ID NUMBER: UN2800 OR Excepted from the requirements because batteries have passed the Vibration and
U.S. DOT PACKING GROUP: III Pressure Differential performance tests, and ruptured case test for Nonspillable
designation.
U.S. DOT LABEL: CORROSIVE
IMO PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Batteries, wet, non-spillable Ems # - F-A, S-B
IMO U.N. CLASS: 8
IMO U.N. NUMBER: UN 2800
IMO LABEL: CORROSIVE
IMO VESSEL STOWAGE: A
IATA PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Batteries, wet, non-spillable Excepted from the requirements because batteries have passed the vibration and pressure
IATA U.N. CLASS: 8 OR differential performance tests, and ruptured case test for nonspillable designation. And,
when
IATA U.N. NUMBER: UN 2800 packaged for transport, the terminals are protected from short circuit.
IATA LABEL: CORROSIVE
ERG Code – 8L
SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
U.S. HAZARDOUS UNDER HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD: LEAD - YES
ARSENIC – YES
SULFURIC ACID – YES
INGREDIENTS LISTED ON TSCA INVENTORY: YES
CERCLA SECTION 304 HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES: LEAD – YES RQ: N/A*
ARSENIC – YES RQ: 1 POUND
SULFURIC ACID – YES RQ: 1000 POUNDS
* RQ: REPORTING NOT REQUIRED WHEN DIAMETER OF THE PIECES OF SOLID METAL RELEASED IS EQUAL TO OR EXCEEDS 100 µm (micrometers).
EPCRA SECTION 302 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE: SULFURIC ACID – YES
EPCRA SECTION 313 TOXIC RELEASE INVENTORY: LEAD – CAS NO: 7439-92-1
ARSENIC – CAS NO: 7440-38-2
SULFURIC ACID – CAS NO: 7664-93-9