SDS

PAGE 7 OF 9 East Penn Manufacturing Co., Inc.
SAFETY DATA SHEET
LEAD ACID BATTERY WET,
FILLED WITH ACID
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Environmental Fate: Lead is very persistent in soil and sediments. No data on environmental degradation. Mobility of
metallic lead between ecological compartments is slow. Bioaccumulation of lead occurs in aquatic and terrestrial animals and
plants but little bioaccumulation occurs through the food chain. Most studies include lead compounds and not elemental lead.
Environmental Toxicity:
Sulfuric acid: 24-hr LC
50
, fresh water fish (Brachydanio rerio): 82 mg/l
96-hr LOEC, fresh water fish (Cyprinus carpio): 22 mg/l (lowest observable effect concentration)
Lead : 48-hr LC
50
(modeled for aquatic invertebrates): <1mg/L, based on lead bullion
Arsenic: 24-hr LC
50
, freshwater fish (Carrassisus auratus)>5000g/L
Additional Information
 No known effects on stratospheric ozone depletion.
 Volatile organic compounds: 0% (by Volume)
 Water Endangering Class (WGK): NA
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS (UNITED STATES)
WASTE DISPOSAL
METHOD:
Spent batteries: Send to secondary lead smelter for recycling. Contact your East Penn Mfg.
representative for more information related to lead acid battery recycling. Spent lead acid
batteries are not regulated as hazardous waste when the requirements of 40 CFR Section
266.80 are met. If applicable; EPA hazardous waste number D002 (corrosivity) and D008
(lead). 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.
Follow local, State/Provincial, and Federal/National regulations applicable to as-used, end-
of-life characteristics to be determined by end-user.
SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT rules specified in 49 CFR 173.159 Batteries, wet, regulate the transport of wet spillable batteries.
49 CFR 173.159 (e) specifies that when transported by highway or rail, electric storage batteries containing electrolyte or
corrosive battery fluid are not subject to any other requirements of this subchapter, if all of the following are met:
(1) No other hazardous materials may be transported in the same vehicle;
(2) The batteries must be loaded or braced so as to prevent damage and short circuits in transit;
(3) Any other material loaded in the same vehicle must be blocked, braced, or otherwise secured to prevent contact with
or damage to the batteries; and
(4) The transport vehicle may not carry material shipped by any person other than the shipper of the batteries.
If any of these requirements are not met, the batteries must be shipped as fully regulated Class 8 Corrosive hazardous
materials.
GROUND
–
US
-
DOT/CAN
-
TDG/EU
-
ADR/APEC
-
ADR:
Proper Shipping Name
Batteries, Wet, Filled with Acid
Hazard Class 8 ID Number UN2794
Packing Group NA Labels Corrosive
AIRCRAFT
–
ICAO
-
IATA:
Proper Shipping Name Batteries, Wet, Filled with Acid
Hazard Class 8 ID Number UN2794
Packing Group
NA
Labels
Corrosive
Reference IATA packing instructions 870
VESSEL – IMO-IMDG:
Proper Shipping Name
Batteries, Wet, Filled with Acid
Hazard Class
8
ID Number
UN2794
Packing Group NA Labels Corrosive
Reference IMDG packing instructions P801