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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Form # 853020

Revised: 05/11/2007 Supersedes: 03/16/2004 Page 1 of 9

I. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Chemical/Trade Name (as used on label): Chemical Family/Classification:

Lead-Acid Battery Electric Storage Battery

Manufacturer's Name/Address Telephone

Yuasa Battery, Inc. For information and emergencies, contact Yuasa Battery

2901 Montrose Ave. Environmental Dept. (610) 929-5781

Laureldale, PA 19605

24-hour Emergency Response Contact:

CHEMTREC DOMESTIC: 800.424.9300

CHEMTREC INTERNATIONAL: 1.703.527.3887

II. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS / IDENTITY INFORMATION

Approximate %

Air Exposure Limits (mg/m

)

Components

CAS Number by Wt. or Vol. OSHA ACGIH NIOSH

Inorganic lead Compound:

Lead 7439-92-1 60 50 150 100

* Antimony 7440-36-0 2 500 500 --

* Arsenic 7440-38-2 0.2 10 200 --

* Calcium 7440-70-2 0.2 -- -- --

* Tin 7440-31-5 0.2 2000 2000 --

Electrolyte (sulfuric acid) 7664-93-9 10-30 1000 1000 1000

Case Material: 5-10 N/A N/A N/A

Polypropylene 9003-07-0

Polystyrene 9003-53-6

Styrene Acrylonitrite 9003-54-7

Acrylonitrite Butadiene Styrene 9003-56-9

Styrene Butadiene 9003-55-8

Polyvinylchloride 9002-86-2

Polycarbonate --

Hard Rubber --

Polyethylene --

Plate Separator Material:

Glass reinforced polyester --

· Inorganic lead and electrolyte (sulfuric acid) are the primary components of every battery manufactured by Yuasa Battery,

Inc. Other ingredients may be present dependent upon battery type. Contact your Yuasa Battery representative for

additional information.

III. PHYSICAL DATA

Summary of content (9 pages)

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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Revised: 05/11/2007 I. Form # 853020 Supersedes: 03/16/2004 Page 1 of 9 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Chemical/Trade Name (as used on label): Chemical Family/Classification: Lead-Acid Battery Electric Storage Battery Manufacturer's Name/Address Telephone Yuasa Battery, Inc. 2901 Montrose Ave. Laureldale, PA 19605 For information and emergencies, contact Yuasa Battery Environmental Dept. (610) 929-5781 24-hour Emergency Response Contact: CHEMTREC DOMESTIC: 800.424.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Revised: 05/11/2007 Form # 853020 Supersedes: 03/16/2004 Page 2 of 9 Electrolyte: IV. Boiling Point: 203-204°F Specific Gravity (H2O = 1): 1.215 to 1.350 Melting Point: Not Applicable Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): 10 Solubility in Water: 100% Vapor Density (AIR = 1): Greater than 1 Evaporation Rate: (Butyl acetate = 1) Less than 1 % Volatile by Weight: Not Applicable Appearance and Odor: Manufactured article; no apparent odor.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Revised: 05/11/2007 Supersedes: 03/16/2004 Form # 853020 Page 3 of 9 Routes of Entry: Sulfuric acid: Harmful by all routes of entry. Lead compounds: Hazardous exposure can occur only when product is heated, oxidized or otherwise processed or damaged to create dust, vapor or fume. Inhalation: Sulfuric acid: Breathing of sulfuric acid vapors or mists may cause severe respiratory irritation.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Revised: 05/11/2007 Form # 853020 Supersedes: 03/16/2004 Page 4 of 9 Lead compounds: Lead is listed as a 2B carcinogen, likely in animals at extreme doses. Proof of carcinogenicity in humans is lacking at present. Arsenic: Listed by National Toxicology Program (NTP), International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), OSHA and NIOSH as a carcinogen only after prolonged exposure at high levels.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Revised: 05/11/2007 Supersedes: 03/16/2004 Form # 853020 Page 5 of 9 Spill or Leak Procedures: Stop flow of material, contain/absorb small spills with dry sand, earth, and vermiculite. Do not use combustible materials. If possible, carefully neutralize spilled electrolyte with soda ash, sodium bicarbonate, lime, etc. Wear acid-resistant clothing, boots, gloves, and face shield. Do not allow discharge of unneutralized acid to sewer.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Revised: 05/11/2007 Supersedes: 03/16/2004 Form # 853020 Page 6 of 9 Other Protection: Acid-resistant apron. Under severe exposure or emergency conditions, wear acid-resistant clothing and boots. Emergency Flushing: In areas where sulfuric acid is handled in concentrations greater than 1%, emergency eyewash stations and showers should be provided, with unlimited water supply. IX.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Revised: 05/11/2007 Supersedes: 03/16/2004 Form # 853020 Page 7 of 9 IATA The international transportation of wet and moist charged (moist active) batteries is regulated by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). These regulations also classify these types of batteries as a hazardous material. The batteries must be packed according to IATA Packing Instruction 800.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Revised: 05/11/2007 Supersedes: 03/16/2004 Form # 853020 Page 8 of 9 Contact your Yuasa Battery representative for additional informational regarding the classification of batteries. RCRA: Spent lead-acid batteries are not regulated as hazardous waste by the EPA when recycled, however state and international regulations may vary.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Revised: 05/11/2007 Form # 853020 Supersedes: 03/16/2004 Page 9 of 9 TSCA Ingredients in Yuasa Battery batteries are listed in the TSCA Registry as follows: Components CAS Number TSCA Status Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4) 7664-93-9 Listed Inorganic lead Compound: Lead (Pb) Lead Oxide (PbO) Lead Sulfate (PbSO4) Antimony (Sb) Arsenic (As) Calcium (Ca) Tin (Sn) 7439-92-1 1317-36-8 7446-14-2 7440-36-0 7440-38-2 7440-70-2 7440-31-5 Listed Listed Listed Listed Listed Listed Listed E