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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
VALVE-REGULATED LEAD-ACID BATTERY
SEALED MAINTENANCE-FREE NON-SPILLABLE
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AIRCRAFT – ICAO-IATA:
Our non-spillable lead acid batteries also are excepted from the international hazardous materials (also known as “dangerous
goods”) regulations since they comply with the following requirements:
• According to the requirements of Packing Instruction 806 in IATA (International Air Transport Association)
and ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization), there should not be any electrolyte leakage after the
vibration and pressure differential tests.
• And, Special Provision A67 states “Non-spillable batteries are not subject to these Instructions ( Packing Instruction
806 ) if at the
temperature of 55° C (131° F), the electrolyte will not flow from a ruptured or cracked case and there
is no free liquid flow and if, when packaged for transport the terminals are protected from short circuit and
unintentional activation.”
VESSEL – IMO-IMDG:
Our non-spillable batteries are excepted from the international hazardous materials (also known as “dangerous goods”)
regulations since they conform to the requirements of IMDG Code Special Provision 238 .1 and .2, that is the batteries have
passed the vibration and pressure differential performance tests, and at a temperature of 55°C, the electrolyte will not flow
from a ruptured or cracked case and
there is no free liquid flow. And, when packaged for transport, the terminals are protected
from short circuit.
Additional Information:
z Each battery and the outer packaging must be plainly and durably marked “Nonspillable” or “Nonspillable Battery”.
z Transport requires proper packaging and paperwork, including the nature and quantity of goods, per applicable
origin/destination/customs points as-shipped.
SECTION 13: Regulatory Information
RCRA
Spent lead acid batteries are not regulated as hazardous waste by the EPA when recycled, however state and international
regulations may vary. Spilled sulfuric acid is a characteristic hazardous waste; EPA hazardous waste number D2002
(corrosive).
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 1,000lbs. 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
1,000lbs.
(c) EPCRA Section 302 Notification is required if 1,000lbs. or more of sulfuric acid is present at one site. The quantity of
sulfuric acid will vary by battery type. Contact LEOCH BATTERY CORPORATION for additional information.
(d) EPCRA Section 312 Tier 2 reporting is required for batteries if sulfuric acid is present in quantities of 500lbs. or more
and/or lead is present in quantities of 10,00lbs. 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 weight
Lead 7439-92-1 65~75
Sulfuric Acid 7664-93-9 15~20
If you distribute this product to other manufacturers in SIC codes 20 through 39, this information must be provided with the
first shipment in a calendar year. The Section 313 supplier notification requirement does not apply to batteries which are
“consumer products”. Not present in all battery types. Contact LEOCH BATTERY CORPORATION for further
information.