MSDS

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Form # 853020
Revised: 05/11/2007 Supersedes: 03/16/2004 Page 8 of 9
Contact your Yuasa Battery representative for additional informational regarding the classification of batteries.
RCRA: Spent lead-acid batteries are not regulated as hazardous waste by the EPA when recycled, however state and
international regulations may vary.
CERCLA (Superfund) and EPCRA:
(a) Reportable Quantity (RQ) for spilled 100% sulfuric acid under CERCLA (Superfund) and EPCRA (Emergency Planning
Community Right to Know Act) is 1,000 lbs. State and local reportable quantities for spilled sulfuric acid may vary.
(b) Sulfuric acid is a listed "Extremely Hazardous Substance" under EPCRA, with a Threshold Planning Quantity (TPQ) of
1,000 lbs.
(c) EPCRA Section 302 notification is required if 1,000 lbs. or more of sulfuric acid is present at one site. The quantity of
sulfuric acid will vary by battery type. Contact your Yuasa Battery representative for additional information.
(d) EPCRA Section 312 Tier 2 reporting is required for batteries if sulfuric acid is present in quantities of 500 lbs. or more
and/or if
lead is present in quantities of 10,000 lbs. or more.
(e) Supplier Notification: This product contains toxic chemicals, which may be reportable under EPCRA Section 313 Toxic
Chemical Release Inventory (Form R) requirements. If you are a manufacturing facility under SIC codes 20 through 39, the
following information is provided to enable you to complete the required reports:
Toxic Chemical CAS Number Approximate % by Wt.
Lead 7439-92-1 60
Sulfuric Acid 7664-93-9 10-30
* Antimony 7440-36-0 2
* Arsenic 7440-38-2 0.2
If you distribute this product to other manufacturers in SIC Codes 20 through 39, this information must be provided with the
f
i
rst shipment of each calendar year.
The Section 313 supplier notification requirement does not apply to batteries, which are "consumer products".
* Not present in all battery types. Contact your Yuasa Battery representative for additional information.
IX. OTHER REGULATORY INFORMATION (continued)