Material Safety Data Sheet
SECTION 1: PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Chemical/Trade Name (as used on label) Chemical Family/Classification
Lead Acid Battery Electric Storage Battery
Manufacturer鈥檚 Name: Address:
CSB Battery Technologies Inc. 3900 Hwy 377 South, Suite 101
Fort Worth, TX 76116
SECTION 2: CONTACT
CSB Safety Department 817-244-7777 or 800-327-2872
SECTION 3: HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS/IDENTITY INFORMATION
(Note: Product contains toxic chemicals that are subject to the reporting requirements of Section 302 and 313 of the
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986).
(Air Exposure Limits (ug/m3)
Exposure Limits
Material % by Wt. CAS Number OSHA AGGIH NIOSH
Lead 57 7439-92-1 50 150 100
Lead Oxide 22 1309-60-0 50 150 100
Electrolyte (Sulfuric Acid) 14 7664-93-9 1 1 1
SECTION 4: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTIC DATA
Material is solid at normal temperatures.
Electrolyte:
Boiling Point: 230掳 F/110掳C Melting Point Lead 327.4掳 C
Specific Gravity: 1.215 鈥? 1.350 Vapor Density Not determined
% Volatiles By Weight: Not Applicable Vapor Pressure Not determined
Solubility in Water: 100% (electrolyte) Evaporation Rate Not determined
Appearance and Odor:
Electrolyte is a clear liquid with an acidic odor.
SECTION 5: HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Under normal operating conditions, the internal material will not be hazardous to your health. Only internally
exposed material during production or case breakage or extreme heat (fire) may be hazardous to your health.
Routes of Entry:
鈥? Installation: Acid mist from formation process may cause respiratory irritation.
鈥? Skin Contact: Acid may cause irritation, burns and/or ulceration.
鈥? Skin Absorption: Not a significant route of entry.
鈥? Eye Contact: Acid may cause sever irritation, burns, cornea damage and/or blindness.
鈥? Ingestion: Acid may cause irritation of mouth, throat, esophagus and stomach.
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Sign and Symptoms of Over Exposure:
Acute Effects: Over exposure to lead may lead to loss of appetite, constipation, sleeplessness and fatigue. Over
exposure to acid may lead to skin irritation, corneal damage of the eyes and upper respiratory system.
Chronic Effects: Lead and its components may cause damage to kidneys and nervous system. Acid and its
components may cause lung damage and pulmonary conditions.
Potential to Cause Cancer: The International Agency for Research on Cancer has classified 鈥渟trong
inorganic acid mist containing sulfuric acid鈥? as a Category 1 carcinogen, a substance that is carcinogenic to humans.
This classification does not apply to liquid forms of sulfuric acid or sulfuric acid solutions contained within a
battery. Inorganic acid mist is not generated under normal use of this product. Misuse of the product, such as
overcharging, may however result in the generation of sulfuric acid mist.
Emergency and First Aid Procedures:
鈥? Inhalation: Remove from exposure and apply oxygen if breathing is difficult.
鈥? Skin: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Remove any contaminated clothing.
鈥? Eyes: Flush with plenty of water immediately for at least 15 minutes. Consult a physician.
鈥? Ingestion: Consult a physician immediately.
California Proposition 65:
The State of California has determined that certain battery terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Warning: Wash
hands thoroughly after handling batteries.
SECTION 6: FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA:
Flash Point: Hydrogen = 259掳C
Auto ignition Temperature: Hydrogen = 580掳C
Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, foam, CO2
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Hydrogen and oxygen gases are produced in the cells during normal battery
operation (hydrogen is flammable and oxygen supports combustion). These gases enter the air through the vent
caps. To avoid the chance of a fire or explosion, keep sparks and other sources of ignition away from the battery.
SECTION 7: REACTIVITY DATA:
Stability: Stable
Conditions to Avoid: Sparks and other sources of ignition.
Incompatibility: (materials to avoid)
Lead/lead compounds: Potassium, carbides, sulfides, peroxides, phosphorus, sulfur.
Battery electrolyte (acid): Combustible materials, strong reducing agents, most metals, carbides, organic materials,
chlorates, nitrates, picrates, and fulminates.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Lead/lead compounds: Oxides of lead and sulfur.
Battery electrolyte (acid): Hydrogen, sulfur dioxide, and sulfur trioxide.
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Conditions to Avoid:
High temperature. Battery electrolyte (acid) will react with water to produce heat. Can react with oxidizing or
reducing agents.
SECTION 8: CONTROL MEASURES:
Engineering Controls:
Store lead/acid batteries with adequate ventilation. Room ventilation is required for batteries utilized for standby
power generation. Never recharge batteries in an unventilated, enclosed space.
Work Practices:
Do not remove vent caps. Follow shipping and handling instructions that are applicable to the battery type. To
avoid damage to terminals and seals, do not double-stack industrial batteries.
SECTION 9: PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
Respiratory Protection:
None required under normal handling conditions. During battery formation (high-rate charge condition), acid mist
can be generated which may cause respiratory irritation. Also, if acid spillage occurs in a confined space, exposure
may occur. If irritation occurs, wear a respirator suitable for protection against acid mist.
Eyes and Face:
Chemical splash goggles are preferred. Also acceptable are 鈥渧isor-gogs鈥? or a chemical face shield worn over safety
glasses.
Hands, Arms, Body:
Vinyl coated, VC, gauntiet type gloves with rough finish are preferred.
Other Special Clothing and Equipment:
Safety shoes are recommended when handling batteries. All footwear must meet requirements of ANSI Z41.1 鈥?
Rev. 1972.
SECTION 10: PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE:
Hygiene Practices:
Following contact with internal battery components, wash hand thoroughly before eating, drinking, or smoking.
Respiratory Protection:
Wear safety glasses. Do not permit flames or sparks in the vicinity of battery(s). If battery electrolyte (acid) comes
in contact with clothing, discard clothing.
Protective Measures:
Remove combustible materials and all sources of ignition. Cover sills with soda ash (sodium carbonate) or
quicklime (calcium oxide). Mix well. Make certain mixture is neutral then collect residue and place in a drum or
other suitable container. Dispose of a hazardous waste.
Wear acid-resistant boots, chemical face shield, chemical splash goggles, and acid-resistant gloves. Do not release
un-neutralized acid.
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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 hazardous waste. Do not flush lead contaminated acid to sewer.
Batteries: Send to lead smelter for reclamation following applicable Federal, state and local regulations. Product
can be recycled along with automotive (SLI) lead acid batteries, or use CSB Recycling Program number (800)
3CSB/USA.
Other Handling and Storage Precautions:
None Required.
SECTION 11: NFPA HAZARD RATING:
Sulfuric Acid:
Flammability (Red) = 0
Health (Blue) = 3
Reactivity (Yellow) = 2
SECTION 12: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING
REGULATIONS:
Batteries 鈥? Wet, Non-Spillable, Electric Storage
Proper Shipping Name
Unregulated, meets the requirement of 49 CFR 173.159 (d)
U.S. DOT (U.S. Department of Transportation)
IATA (International Air Transportation Association) /
Unregulated, meets the requirements of Special Provisions A67
ICAO (International Civil Aviation Administration)
Unregulated
IMO (International Maritime Dangerous Goods)
Comments:
CSB seal lead-acid batteries are classified as 鈥渘on-spillable鈥? for the purpose of transportation by DOT, and
IATA/ICAO as result of passing the Vibration and Pressure Differential Test described in DOT [49 CFR 173.159
(d)] and IATA/ICAO [Special Provision A67].
CSB seal lead-acid batteries can be safely transported on deck, or under deck stored on either a passenger or cargo
vessel as result of passing the Vibration and Pressure Differential Tests as described in the IMDG regulations.
To transport these batteries as 鈥渘on-spillable鈥? they must be shipped in a condition that would protect them from
short-circuits and be securely packaged so as to withstand conditions normal to transportation by a consumer, in or
out of a device, they are unregulated thus requiring no additional special handling or packaging.
For all modes of transportation, each battery and outer package is labeled 鈥淣ON-SPILLABLE鈥? per 49 CFR
173.159 (d). If you repackage our batteries either as batteries or as a component of another product you must
label the outer package 鈥淣ON-SPILLABLE鈥? per 49 CFR 173.159 (d).
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