Information

Title:
Material Safety Data Sheet for
All Optima Batteries
Date:
1/11/05
Rev:
L
Page:
4 of 5
File Name:
MSDS battery
SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
Protective Measures to be Taken if Material is Released or Spilled
Remove combustible materials and all sources of ignition. Avoid contact with acid materials. Use soda
ash, baking soda or lime to neutralize any acid that may be released.
If battery is broken, wear chemical goggles and acid-resistant gloves for handling the parts.
DO NOT RELEASE UNNEUTRALIZED ACID!
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 a hazardous waste.
DO NOT FLUSH LEAD-CONTAMINATED ACID INTO SEWER.
Send spent or broken batteries to a lead recycling facility or smelter that follows applicable Federal,
State and Local regulations for routine disposition of spent or damaged batteries. The distributor / user
is responsible for assuring that these “spent” or “damaged” batteries are disposed of in an
environmentally sound way in accordance with all regulations. OPTIMA batteries are 100% recyclable
by any licensed reclamation operation..
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Proposition 65 Warning (California) Proposition 65 Warning: The state of California has listed lead as a material
known to cause cancer or cause reproductive harm (July 9, 2004 California List of Chemicals Known to Cause Cancer or
Reproductive Toxicity) Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Batteries also
contain other chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer. Wash hands after handling.
TSCA Registry: Ingredients listed in the TSCA Registry are lead, lead compounds, and sulfuric acid.
Transportation: Sealed Lead Acid Battery is not a DOT Hazardous Material.
Other: Per DOT, IATA, ICAO and IMDG rules and regulations, these batteries are exempt from “UN2800”
classification as a result of successful completion of the following tests:
1) Vibration Tests
2) Pressure Differential Tests
3) Case Rupturing Tests (no free liquids)
NATIONAL STOCK NUMBERS
Model Number
CONUS
OCONUS
800U
6140-01-457-4339
6140-01-374-2243
800S
6140-01-457-5296
6140-01-378-8232
800R
6140-01-475-9357
D750U
6140-01-457-4341
6140-01-441-4272
D750S
6140-01-457-5392
1000M
6140-01-475-9416
6140-01-441-4280
D900M
6140-01-475-9355
850/6 -1050 SLI
6140-01-475-9414
850/6 - 950 (DC)
75/35
6140-01-475-9361
D1100T
6140-01-457-5469
6140-01-393-0253
D31A
Pending
D31M
Pending