Absolyte® IIP V-0 VRLA Battery
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I. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION MANUFACTURER CHEMICAL/TRADE NAME ABSOLYTE IIP V-0 GNB Industrial Power (as used on label) Valve Regulated Lead Acid Battery A Division of Exide Technologies 3950 Sussex Avenue Aurora, IL 60504-7932 FOR INFORMATION CHEMICAL FAMILY/ Electric Storage Battery Primary: MACTEC Engineering and Consulting, Inc. CLASSIFICATION Attention: DeLyn Thompson (770) 421-3364 Secondary: Environmental, Safety & Health DATE ISSUED: April 26, 2005 Attention: Fred Ganster (610) 921-4052 FOR EMERGENCY CHEMTREC (800) 424-9300 CHEMTREC INTERNATIONAL (703) 527-3887 - Collect 24-hour Emergency Response Contact Ask for Environmental Coordinator II. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS/IDENTITY INFORMATION Approximate Air Exposure Limits (g/m > 3 ) Components CAS Number % by Wt. OSHA ACGIH NIOSH Inorganic components of: Lead 7439-92-1 67-77 50 50 50 Antimony 7440-36-0 0.2-0.4 500 500 500 Antimony Oxide 7440-36-0 < 0.6 500 500 500 Cadmium 7440-43-9 0.2-0.3 5 2 > * Ca > Շ Copper 7440-50-8 < 1 1000 > 1000 1000 > Ɔ Tin N/A < 1 2000 2000 2000 Electrolyte (sulfuric acid) 7664-93-9 18-23 1000 200 1000 Case Material: Polypropylene 9003-07-0 2-5 N/A N/A N/A Separator N/A 2-3 N/A N/A N/A > As metal dust > * Respirable fraction > Ƈ Any substance that NIOSH considers to be a potential occupational carcinogen is designated by the notation "Ca." NOTE: Inorganic lead and electrolyte (water and sulfuric acid solution) are the primary components of every battery manufactured by Exide Technologies or its subsidiaries. Other ingredients may be present dependent upon battery type. Polypropylene is the principal case material of automotive and commercial batteries. III. PHYSICAL DATA Boiling Point (Electrolyte) 203 F (at 760 mm Hg) Specific Gravity (H > 2 0=1) 1.230 to 1.350 Melting Point Not Applicable Solubility in Water 100% Vapor Pressure (mm Hg at 20 аC) 10 Evaporation Rate (Butyl acetate=1) Less Than 1 Vapor Density (AIR=1) Greater than 1 Appearance and Odor A clear liquid with a sharp, penetrating, pungent odor. A battery is a manufactured article; no apparent odor. % Volatiles by Weight Not Applicable > Z99-MSDS-ABSIIPV0 2005-05 Page 1 of 6 Rev. AD ANY PHOTOCOPY MUST BE OF THIS ENTIRE DOCUMENT >

IV. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA Flash Point: Not Applicable Flammable Limits: LEL = 4.1% (Hydrogen Gas in air); UEL = 74.2% Extinguishing media : CO > 2 ; foam; dry chemical Special Fire Fighting Procedures : Use positive pressure, self-contained breathing apparatus. Beware of acid splatter during water application and wear acid-resistant clothing, gloves, face and eye protection. If batteries are on charge, shut off power to the charging equipment, but, note that strings of series connected batteries may still pose risk of electric shock even when charging equipment is shut down....

VI. HEALTH HAZARD DATA (CONTINUED) Effects of Overexposure - Acute: Electrolyte : Severe skin irritation, burns, damage to cornea may cause blindness, upper respiratory irritation. Lead compounds : Headache, fatigue, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, muscular aches and weakness, sleep disturbances, and irritability. Effects of Overexposure - Chronic: Electrolyte : Possible erosion of tooth enamel; inflammation of nose, throat, and bronchial tubes, and scarring of the cornea. Lead compounds : Anemia; neuropathy, particularly of the motor nerves, with wrist drop;...

VII. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE (CONTINUED) Waste Disposal Methods: Sulfuric Acid: Neutralize as described above for a spill, collect residue and place in a container labeled as containing hazardous waste. Dispose of as a hazardous waste. If uncertain about labeling procedures, call your local battery distributor or listed contact. DO NOT FLUSH LEAD CONTAMINATED ACID TO SEWER. Spent batteries: Send to secondary lead smelter for recycling following applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Precautionary Labeling: POISON - CAUSES SEVERE BURNS DANGER - EXPLOSIVE GASES...

IX. OTHER REGULATORY INFORMATION (CONTINUED) CERCLA (Superfund) and EPCRA: (a) Reportable Quantity (RQ) for spilled 100% sulfuric acid under CERCLA (Superfund) and EPCRA (Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act) is 1,000 lbs. State and local reportable quantities for spilled sulfuric acid may vary. (b) Sulfuric acid is a listed Extremely Hazardous SubstanceӔ under EPCRA, with a Threshold Planning Quantity (TPQ) of 1,000 lbs. (c) EPCRA Section 302 notification is required if 1,000 lbs or more of sulfuric acid is present at one site. An average automotive/commercial battery...

PREPARED BY: GNB INDUSTRIAL POWER A DIVISION OF EXIDE TECHNOLOGIES 3950 SUSSEX AVENUE AURORA, IL 60504-7932 800 872 - 0471 VENDEE AND THIRD PERSONS ASSUME THE RISK OF INJURY PROXIMATELY CAUSED BY THE MATERIAL IF REASONABLE SAFETY PROCEDURES ARE NOT FOLLOWED AS PROVIDED FOR IN THE DATA SHEET, AND VENDOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INJURY TO VENDEE OR THIRD PERSONS PROXIMATELY CAUSED BY ABNORMAL USE OF THE MATERIAL EVEN IF REASONABLE PROCEDURES ARE FOLLOWED. ALL PERSONS USING THIS PRODUCT, ALL PERSONS WORKING IN AN AREA WHERE THIS PRODUCT IS USED, AND ALL PERSONS HANDLING THIS PRODUCT SHOULD BE...