RETURN BATTERY SALES GROUP MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET LC SEALED LEAD ACID BATTERY SERIES Section I: Chemical Product and Company Identification Product Identity: Trade Name: Sealed Lead Acid Battery Panasonic LC Valve Regulated Lead Acid Battery Series For Chemical Emergency Distributor: Spill, Leak, Fire, Exposure or Accident Panasonic Industrial Company - Battery Sales Group Call CHEMTREC Day or Night - 24 hours 1-800-424-9300 5201 Tollview Drive, 1F-3, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 Outside the USA: 1-703-527-3887 (collect) Manufacturer: Panasonic Energy Telephone Number for General Information Osaka, 570, Japan Toll Free 1-800-793-3772 Internet: www.panasonic.com/batteries Section II: Hazardous Ingredients / Identity Information Component Common Name Chemical Name Approximate % OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV CAS by wt. or vol. 3 3 Lead (Negative Electrode and Grid) Pb 48~53 wt% 0.05 mg/m 0.15 mg/m 7439-92-1 3 3 Lead Oxide (Positive Electrode) PbO 23~26% 0.05 mg/m 0.15 mg/m 1309-60-0 2 3 3 Lead Sulfate (Positive and Negative Electrode) PbSO < 1. wt% 0.05 mg/m 0.15 mg/m 7446-14-2 4 3 3 Sulfuric Acid (Electrolyte) H SO 7~10 wt% 1.0 mg/m 1.0 mg/m 7664-93-9 2 4 Percentages of components are dependant both on the model of the battery and state of charge/discharge of the battery. Sulfuric Acid is reportable under Sections 302, 311, 312 and 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 (EPCRA). Reportable Quantity: 500 lbs for sulfuric acid and 10,000 lbs for lead. See Section XII, Page 3 for more information. Overall Chemical Reaction: PbO2 + Pb + 2H SO 2PbSO + 2H O 2 4 4 2 Note: Panasonic Sealed Lead Acid batteries are a sealed, non-spillable 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. Warning: Battery terminals/posts and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and repro- ductive harm. Wash hands thoroughly after working with batteries and before eating, drinking or smoking. Section III: Physical / Chemical Characteristics Boiling Point: Electrolyte 110C - 112C Vapor Pressure: Electrolyte 11.7 mm Hg. at 20C Vapor Density (AIR = 1): Electrolyte 3.4 Solubility in Water: Lead, Lead Oxide and Lead Sulfate are insoluble in water. Sulfuric Acid is 100% soluble in water. Appearance and Odor: The entire battery is a solid article consisting of an opaque plastic case with two protruding lead terminals. The battery is odorless. Sulfuric Acid is a liquid. Specific Gravity (H2O = 1) Electrolyte 1.300 Health Hazard Information (Acute and Chronic) - Sulfuric Acid only. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified strong inorganic acid mist containing sulfuric acid as a Category I 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 the battery. Inorganic acid mist (sulfuric 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. Routes of Entry: By inhalation (mist), skin and eyes, ingestion. Acute: Tissue destruction on contact. May cause 2nd and 3rd degree burns or blindness. Ingestion will cause corrosive burns on contact. May be fatal if swallowed. Chronic: Inhalation of mists may cause upper respiratory irritation. Signs and Symptoms: Irritation and burning of exposed tissues. Medical Conditions: Respiratory disorders may be aggravated by prolonged inhalation of mists. Revised April 2009 Form: MSDS-LC 01/R2 Printed on recycled paper - 1 - RECYCLE LEADRETURN BATTERY SALES GROUP MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET LC SEALED LEAD ACID BATTERY SERIES Section IV: Emergency and First Aid Procedures Battery Electrolyte Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Give oxygen or artificial respiration if needed. Get immediate medical attention. Eye Contact: Flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get immediate medical attention. Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing and flush affected areas with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Dilute by giving large quantities of water. If available give several glasses of milk. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Give CPR if breathing has stopped. Get immediate medical attention. Section V: Fire and Explosion Hazard Data Flash Point: Not Applicable Flammable Limits: Lower 4.10% (Hydrogen gas) Upper 74.20% Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, foam, halon or CO . 2 Special Fire Fighting Procedures: If batteries are on charge, turn off power. Use positive pressure, self-contained breathing apparatus in fighting fire. Water applied to electrolyte generates heat and causes it to splatter. Wear acid resistant clothing. Ventilate area well. Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Hydrogen and oxygen gases are generated in cells during normal battery operation or when on charge. (Hydrogen is flam- mable and oxygen supports combustion). These gases enter the air through the vent caps during battery overcharging. To avoid risk of fire or explosion, keep sparks and other sources of ignition away from the battery. Do not allow metal objects to simultaneously contact both positive and negative terminal of batteries. Ventilate area well. Section VI: Reactivity Data Stability: Stable under normal conditions. Conditions to Avoid: Sparks and other sources of ignition. Prolonged overcharge. Fire or explosion hazard due to possible hydrogen gas generation. Incompatibility: Combination of sulfuric acid with combustibles and organic materials may cause fire and explosion. Avoid strong reducing agents, most metals, carbides, chlorates, nitrates, picrate. Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hydrogen gas may be generated in an overcharged condition, in fire or at very high temperatures. CO, CO and sulfur oxides may emit in fire. 2 Hazardous polymerization will not occur. Section VII: Precautions for Safe Handling and Use Steps to be Taken in Case of Broken Battery Case or Electrolyte Leakage: Neutralize any electrolyte or exposed internal battery parts with soda ash (sodium bicarbonate) until fizzing stops. Keep untrained personnel away from electrolyte and broken battery. Place broken battery and clean-up materials in a plastic bag or non-metallic container. Dispose of clean-up materials as a hazardous waste. Ventilate area as hydrogen gas may be given off during neutralization. Waste Disposal Method: Federal and State laws prohibit the improper disposal of all lead acid batteries. The battery end users (owners) are responsible for their batteries from the date of purchase through their ultimate disposal. The only legally acceptable method of disposal of lead acid batteries is to recycle them at a Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) approved secondary lead smelter. The Panasonic SAV-LEAD Recycling Program allows for the recycling of lead-acid batteries in an environmentally sound manner. For more information on the SAV-LEAD Recycling Program call toll-free, 1-800- SAV-LEAD (1-800-728-5323). These batteries are chemically identical to common automotive starter batteries and can be recycled with automotive lead-acid batteries. HAZARDOUS WASTE CODES: D002, D008. Precautions to be Taken in Handling, Storing and Transportation: Store in cool, dry area away from combustible materials. Do not store in sealed, unventilated areas. Avoid overheating and overcharging. Other Precautions: Do not charge in unventilated areas. Do not use organic solvents or other than recommended chemical cleaners on battery. Revised April 2009 Form: MSDS-LC 01/R2 Printed on recycled paper - 2 - RECYCLE LEAD