MSDS

Skin Absorption
Not a significant route of entry.
Eye Contact
Acid may cause sever irritation, burns, cornea damage and/or blindness.
Ingestion
Acid may cause irritation of mouth, throat, esophagus and stomach.
Sign and Symptoms of Over Exposure:
Acute Effects
Over exposure to lead may lead to loss of appetite, constipation,
sleeplessness and fatigue. Over exposure to acid may lead to skin
irritation, corneal damage of the eyes and upper respiratory system.
Chronic Effects
Lead and its components may cause damage to kidneys and nervous
system. Acid and its components may cause lung damage and
pulmonary conditions.
Potential to Cause Cancer
The International Agency for Research on Cancer has classified
“strong inorganic acid mist containing sulfuric acid” as a Category 1
carcinogen, a substance that is carcinogenic to humans. This
classification does not apply to liquid forms of sulfuric acid or sulfuric
acid solutions contained within a battery. Inorganic acid mist is not
generated under normal use of this product. Misuse of the product,
such as overcharging, may however result in the generation of
sulfuric acid mist.
SECTION 12 : Ecological information
California Proposition 65:
The State of California has determined that certain battery terminals and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer
and reproductive harm.
Warming: Wash hands thoroughly after handling batteries.
SECTION 13 : Disposal considerations
Waste Disposal Method:
Battery electrolyte (acid): Neutralize as above for a spill, collect residue, and place in a drum or
suitable container. Dispose of as hazardous waste. Do not flush lead contaminated acid to sewer.
Batteries:
Send to lead smelter for reclamation following applicable Federal, state and local regulations.
Product can be recycled along with automotive (SLI) lead acid batteries..
SECTION 14: Transportation information
To transport these batteries as "non-spillable" they must be shipped in a condition that would
protect them from short-circuits and be securely packaged so as to with stand conditions normal to
transportation by a consumer, in or out of a device, they are unregulated thus requiring no
additional special handling or packaging.