MSDS

SAFETY DATA SHEET

9/12

Valve-regulated lead-acid battery

Version 1.0

Revision Date 2014/09/26

12. Ecological Information

Additional Health Data:

All heavy metals, including the

hazardous ingredients in this product, are taken into the body

primarily by inhalation and ingestion. Most inhalation problems can be avoided by adequate

precautions such as ventilation and respiratory protection covered in Section VIII. Follow good

personal hygiene to avoid inhalation and ingestion: wash hands, face, neck and arms thoroughly

before eating, smoking or leaving the work site. Keep contaminated clothing out of non-

contaminated areas, or wear cover clothing when in such areas. Restrict the use and presence of food,

tobacco and cosmetics to non-contaminated areas. Work clothes and work equipment used in

contaminated areas must remain in designated areas and never taken home or laundered with personal

non-contaminated clothing.

This product is intended for industrial use only and should be isolated from children and their

environment.

Environmental Fate:

Environmental Toxicity:

Sulfuric acid: 24-hr LC

, freshwater fish (Brachydanio rerio): 82 mg/L

Lead:

96 hr- LOEC, freshwater fish (Cyprinus carpio): 22 mg/L

48 hr LC

(modeled for aquatic invertebrates): <1 mg/L, based on lead bullion

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.

Aquatic Toxicity

13. Disposal considerations

Sulfuric Acid:

Neutralize as described above for a spill, collect residue and place in a

container labeled as containing hazardous waste. Dispose of as a hazardous

waste. If uncertain about labeling procedures, call your local battery

distributor or listed contact. DO NOT FLUSH LEAD CONTAMINATED

ACID TO SEWER.

Spent batteries

Send to secondary lead smelter for recycling following applicable federal,

state, and local regulations.