C&D Technologies RS-1826 Liberty Series 1000 FA Battery - Manual (Page 28)

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Appearance / Odor: colorless, oily fluid, acrid odor when hot. Boiling Point: N/A
SECTION X: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY: This battery and contents are stable .
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Overheating, overcharging which result in acid mist / hydrogen generation.
INCOMPATIBILITY (materials to avoid)
: Strong alkaline materials, conductive metals, organic solvents,
sparks or open flame.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BYPRODUCTS: Hydrogen gas may be generated in an
overcharged condition, in fire or at very high temperatures. In fire- may emit CO, CO2 and Sulfur Oxides.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERZATION WILL NOT OCCUR.
SECTION XI: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION – SULFURIC ACID
The "Liberty Series" batteries are sealed, recombinant design. Under normal use and handling the
customer has no contact with the internal components of the battery or the chemical hazards. Under
normal use and handling these batteries do not emit regulated or hazardous substances.
LD 50:
Administration Route: Oral Dose: 2140mg/kg Test Animal: Rat
LDLo: Administration Route: Unreported Dose: 135mg/kg Test Animal: Man
LC50: Administration Route: Inhalation Dose: 510mg/m3 Test Animal: Rat
CARCINOGENICITY: The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified "strong
inorganic acid mists containing sulfuric acid" as a category 1 carcinogen (inhalation), a substance that is
carcinogenic to humans. “The National Toxicology Program (NTP) has designated strong inorganic
sulfuric acid mists as a known human carcinogen.” This classification does not apply to the liquid forms of
sulfuric acid contained within the battery. Misuse of the product, such as overcharging, may result in the
generation of sulfuric acid mist at high levels.
SECTION XII: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Lead and its compounds can pose a threat if released to the environment. See waste disposal method in
Section XIII.
SECTION XIII: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: This battery is recyclable. It is illegal to dispose of lead-acid batteries by
any means other than recycling. C&D provides an environmentally responsible nation wide lead acid
battery collection and recycling program. Contact your local C&D sales representative for more
information.
HAZARDOUS WASTE CODES: D002, D008
SECTION XIV: TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
FOR DOMESTIC, CANADIAN, AND EXPORT SHIPMENTS:
UN OR NA IDENTIFICATION: UN-2794
PROPER DOT SHIPPING NAME: Batteries, Wet, Filled with Acid, Electric Storage
HAZARD CLASS: 8
PACKING GROUP: III LABEL: Corrosive
SECTION XV: REGULATORY INFORMATION
See 29 CFR 1910.268(b)(2)
SECTION XVI: OTHER INFORMATION
The information herein is given in good faith, but no warranty, expressed or implied, is made.
MSDS Preparation / Review Date: 6/07 Revision Number: 14
Prepared by: W. Kozlowski