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PAGE 1 OF 7 East Penn Manufacturing Co., Inc.

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

BATTERY, DRY

(US, CN, EU Version for International Trade)

SECTION 1: PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME: Lead Acid Battery, Dry

OTHER PRODUCT

NAMES:

Battery, Dry

MANUFACTURER:

East Penn Manufacturing Company, Inc.

DIVISION:

Deka Road

ADDRESS:

Lyon Station, PA 19536 USA

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

US: CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300

CN: CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300

Outside US: 1-703-527-3887

NON-EMERGENCY HEALTH/SAFETY INFORMATION:

1-610-682-6361

CHEMICAL FAMILY:

This product is a dry lead acid storage battery.

PRODUCT USE:

Industrial/Commercial electrical storage batteries.

This product is considered a Hazardous Substance, Preparation or Article that is regulated under US-OSHA; CAN-WHMIS;

IOSH; ISO; UK-CHIP; or EU Directives (67/548/EEC-Dangerous Substance Labelling, 98/24/EC-Chemical Agents at Work,

99/45/EC-Preparation Labelling, 2001/58/EC-MSDS Content, and 1907/2006/EC-REACH), and an MSDS/SDS is required for

this product considering that when used as recommended or intended, or under ordinary conditions, it may present a health

and safety exposure or other hazard.

Additional Information

This product may not be compatible with all environments, such as those containing liquid solvents or extreme temperature or

pressure. Please request information if considering use under extreme conditions or use beyond current product labelling.

SECTION 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

GHS Classification:

Health Environmental Physical

Acute Toxicity – Not listed (NL)

Eye Corrosion – NL

Skin Corrosion – NL

Skin Sensitization – NL

Mutagenicity/Carcinogenicity – NL

Reproductive/Developmental – NL

Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated) – NL

Aquatic Toxicity – NL NFPA – Flammable gas, hydrogen (during

charging)

CN - NL

EU - NL

GHS Label: Lead Acid, Dry

Symbols: None

Hazard Statements

Contact with internal components may cause irritation.

Contact with internal components may irritate skin and

eyes.

Precautionary Statements

Keep out of reach of children. Keep containers tightly closed.

Avoid heat, sparks, and open flame while charging batteries.

Avoid contact with internal components.

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:

May form explosive air/gas mixture during charging. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system,

and skin. Prolonged inhalation or ingestion may result in serious damage to health.

Pregnant women exposed to internal components may experience reproductive/

developmental effects.

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:

EYES:

Direct contact with internal components may cause severe irritation.

SKIN:

Direct contact with internal components may cause skin irritation.

INGESTION:

Swallowing this product may cause irritation to the esophagus and digestive tract. Lead ingestion may

cause nausea, vomiting, weight loss, abdominal spasms, fatigue, and pain in the arms, legs and joints.

INHALATION:

Respiratory tract irritation and possible long-term effects, if lead dust or other components are inhaled.

Summary of content (7 pages)

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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET BATTERY, DRY (US, CN, EU Version for International Trade) SECTION 1: PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION PRODUCT NAME: OTHER PRODUCT NAMES: Lead Acid Battery, Dry Battery, Dry MANUFACTURER: DIVISION: ADDRESS: East Penn Manufacturing Company, Inc.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET BATTERY, DRY (US, CN, EU Version for International Trade) ACUTE HEALTH HAZARDS: Repeated or prolonged contact may cause mild skin irritation. CHRONIC HEALTH HAZARDS: Lead poisoning if persons are exposed to internal components of the batteries. Lead absorption may cause nausea, vomiting, weight loss, abdominal spasms, fatigue, and pain in the arms, legs and joints. Other effects may include central nervous system damage, kidney dysfunction, and potential reproductive effects.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET BATTERY, DRY (US, CN, EU Version for International Trade) ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS: Prevent spilled material from entering sewers and waterways. SPILL CONTAINMENT & CLEANUP METHODS/MATERIALS: Sweep or shovel spilled material and absorbent and place in approved container. Dispose of any non-recyclable materials in accordance with local, state, provincial or federal regulations. Additional Information Lead acid batteries and their plastic cases are recyclable.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET BATTERY, DRY (US, CN, EU Version for International Trade) • Batteries are housed in polypropylene cases which are regulated as total dust or respirable dust only when they are ground up during recycling. The OSHA PEL for dust is 15 mg/m3 as total dust or 5 mg/m3 as respirable dust. • May be required to meet Domestic Requirements for a Specific Destination(s).
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET BATTERY, DRY (US, CN, EU Version for International Trade) PERSISTENCE & DEGRADABILITY: Lead is very persistent in soils and sediments. No data available on biodegradation. BIOACCUMULATIVE POTENTIAL (Including Mobility): Mobility of metallic lead between ecological compartments is low. Bioaccumulation of lead occurs in aquatic and terrestrial animals and plants, but very little bioaccumulation occurs through the food chain.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET BATTERY, DRY (US, CN, EU Version for International Trade) CERCLA (COMPREHENSIVE RESPONSE COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT) Chemicals present in the product which could require reporting under the statute: CAS # Chemical Lead 7439-92-1 SARA TITLE III (SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT) The finished product contains chemicals subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET BATTERY, DRY (US, CN, EU Version for International Trade) Ontario Ministry of Labour Regulation 654/86. Regulations Respecting Exposure to Chemical or Biological Agents. RTECS – Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances, National institute for Occupational Safety and Health.