Energy Safety Data Sheet

Safety Data Sheet for EnergyCell FLA Batteries
908-0006-01-00 Rev A 5
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Volatile organic compounds: 0% (by Volume)
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Water Endangering Class (WGK): NA
Section XIII: Disposal Considerations (United States)
Spent
batteries
Send to secondary lead smelter for recycling. Spent lead-acid batteries are not regulated as hazardous waste
when the requirements of 40 CFR Section 266.80 are met. Spilled sulfuric acid is a characteristic hazardous
waste; EPA hazardous waste number D002 (corrosivity) and D008 (lead).
Electrolyte
Place neutralized slurry into sealed containers and handle as applicable with state and federal regulations. Large
water-diluted spills, after neutralization and testing, should be managed in accordance with approved local, state,
and federal requirements. Consult state environmental agency and/or federal EPA.
NOTE
: Following local, State/Provincial, and Federal/National regulations applicable to end-of-life characteristics will be the responsibility of the end user.
Section XIV: Transport Information
United States
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) hazardous materials regulations (49 CFR) applicable to lead acid batteries are specified
in 49 CFR 173.159.
Proper Shipping Name:
Batteries, wet, filled with acid
Hazard Class:
8
ID Number:
UN2794
Packing Group:
N/A
Labels:
Corrosive
49 CFR 173.159(e) specifies that when transported by highway or rail, electric storage batteries containing electrolyte or corrosive
battery fluid are not subject to any other requirements of this subchapter, if all of the following are met:
1) No other hazardous materials may be transported in the same vehicle;
2) The batteries must be loaded or braced so as to prevent damage and short circuits in transit;
3) Any other material loaded in the same vehicle must be blocked, braced, or otherwise secured to prevent contact with or
damage to the batteries; and
4) The Transport vehicle may not carry material shipped by any person other than the shipper of the batteries.
If any of the above-referenced requirements are not met, the batteries must be shipped as fully-regulated Class 8 Corrosive
hazardous materials.
IATA
Dangerous
Goods
Regulations
The shipping information is as follows:
Proper Shipping Name:
Batteries, wet, filled with acid
Packing Group:
N/A
Hazardous Class:
8
Label/Placard Required:
Corrosive
UN Identification:
UN2794
Reference:
IATA Packing Instruction 870 (IATA DGR 56
th
Edition)
IMDG Code
The shipping information is as follows:
Proper Shipping Name:
Batteries, wet, filled with acid
Packing Group:
N/A
Hazardous Class:
8
Label/Placard Required:
Corrosive
UN Identification:
UN2794
Reference:
IMDG Code Packing Instruction P801
Section XV: Regulatory Information
United States
EPA
SARA Title III
EPCRA Sections 302, 304, 311 & 312
Lead-acid batteries do NOT meet the OSHA definition of an “article” (US EPA, OCT. 1998). The lead and acid
that compose these batteries must be included when determining the various thresholds for these EPCRA section
regulations. The acid in lead-acid batteries is sulfuric acid, which is an Extremely Hazardous Substance (EHS).
The following table outlines the applicable EPCRA Sections and their respective thresholds for sulfuric acid:
EPCRA Sections ― Sulfuric Acid Thresholds
302 — Emergency Planning Notification TPQ ≥ 1,000 lbs.
304 — Emergency Release Notification RQ ≥ 1,000 lbs.
311 — MSDS Reporting *TPQ ≥ 500 lbs.
312 - Chemical Inventory Reporting (i.e. Tier II) *TPQ ≥ 500 lbs.
The lead used in lead-acid batteries does not qualify for any OSHA or EPCRA exemptions. Lead is
NOT
an EHS,
and the following table outlines the applicable EPCRA Sections and their respective thresholds for lead:
EPCRA Sections ― LEAD Thresholds
311 — MSDS Reporting
≥ 10,000 lbs.
312 - Chemical Inventory Reporting (i.e. Tier II)
≥ 10,000 lbs.
*The reporting threshold for sulfuric acid is ≥ the designated TPQ or 500 lbs., whichever is less