1 SAFETY DATA SHEET Revision Date: Jan 15th, 2015 SECTION 1?IDENTIFICATION Product Identifier: Battery Electrolyte Other Product Name: Sulfuric Acid Relevant Identified Uses: Used to activate dry batteries Uses Advised Against: Any Other Not Listed Above Supplier : Manufactured for Universal Power Group, Inc. Address: 488 S Royal Lane, Coppell, TX 75019 Emergency Telephone Number: SECTION 2: HAZARDOUS IDENTIFICATION Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP/GHS] 8B: Non flammable corrosive materials. Classification according to 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC: Xi: Irritating. C: Corrosive. Label elements Product identifier: Battery Electrolyte Hazard pictograms Xn: Harmful Xi: Irritating C: Corrosive t US/CAN: 1-800-424-9300 Countries outside of US/CAN: 1-703-527-3887 Websi e: www.upgi.com 2 NFPA: WHMIS: Precautionary statements: Keep out of reach of children. Keep containers tightly closed. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame while charging batteries. Other hazards: Adverse human health effects and symptoms: Inhalation: (Acute): May cause corrosive burns ? irreversible damage. (Chronic): Repeated or prolonged exposure to corrosive fumes may cause bronchial irritation with chronic cough. Skin: (Acute): Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. (Chronic): Repeated or prolonged exposure to corrosive materials will cause dermatitis. Eye: (Acute): Causes serious eye damage. (Chronic): Repeated or prolonged exposure to corrosive materials or fumes may cause conjunctivitis. Ingestion: (Acute): May cause irreversible damage to mucous membranes. (Chronic): Repeated or prolonged exposure to corrosive materials or fumes may cause gastrointestinal disturbances. Routes of Entry Inhalation, Skin, Eye, Ingestion/Oral. Medical conditions aggravated by exposure: Lungs, Skin. Acute exposure to sulfuric acid causes severe irritation, burns and permanent tissue damage to all routes of exposure. Chronic exposure to sulfuric acid may cause erosion of tooth enamel, inflammation of nose, throat and WHMIS: Class E: Corrosive materials Signal word: DANGER Hazard statements: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.Causes skin irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. 3 respiratory system. SECTION 3: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Description of the mixture: CAS No EC No % [weight] Name WHMISClassifications Classification according to CLP (1272/2008) 7664-93-9 231-639-5 35-45% Sulfuric Acid D1A, E(including >51%, <=51%) C; R35; S1/2, S26, S30, S45 7732-18-5 231-791-2 55-65% Water Uncontrolled product according to WHMIS classification criteria. Not Listed Under United States Regulations (29 CFR 1900.1200 ? Hazard Communication standard), this product is considered hazardous. In Canada, the product mentioned above is considered hazardous under the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS). According to the Globally Harmonized Standard for Classification and Labeling (GHS) this product is considered hazardous. SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES Eye Contact: Hold eyelids apart and flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention. Skin Contact: For minor skin contact, avoid spreading material on unaffected skin. In case of contact with substance, immediately flush skin with running water for at least 20 minutes. Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes. Ingestion: Give plenty of water to drink. Do NOT induce vomiting. Obtain medical attention immediately if ingested. Self-protection of the first aider: If artificial respiration is required use a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device. SECTION 5: FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Inhalation: Move victim to fresh air. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult. Give artificial respiration if victim is not breathing. Do not use mouth ? to ? mouth method if victim inhaled the substance. 4 Suitable Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, CO2 or water spray. Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Any not listed above. Special Hazards Arising from the Substance or Mixture: Hazardous Combustion Products: Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce corrosive fumes. Advice for Fire-fighters: Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Structural firefighters? protective clothing provides limited protection in fire situations ONLY; it is not effective in spill situations where direct contact with the substance is possible. Wear chemical protective clothing that is specifically recommended by the manufacturer. It may provide little or no thermal protection. As an immediate precautionary measure, isolate spill or leak area for at least 50 meters (150 feet) in all directions. Keep out of low areas. Keep unauthorized personnel away.Stay upwind. Additional Information: Reacts violently with metals, nitrates, chlorates, carbides and other organic materials. Reacts with most metals to yield explosive,flammable hydrogen gas. SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures: Ventilate enclosed areas. Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. For non-emergency personnel: Protective equipment: Wear chemical gloves. For emergency responders: ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames in immediate area) as an immediate precautionary measure, isolate spill or leak area for at least 50 meters (150 feet) in all directions. Keep unauthorized personnel away. Stay upwind. Keep out of low areas. Do not get water inside container. Personal protective equipment: Wear chemical gloves, goggles, acid resistant clothing and boots, respirator if insufficient ventilation. Environmental precautions: Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up: For containment: Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Absorb with earth, sand, or other non-combustible material. Do not. allow discharge of unneutralized acid to sewer. Cautiously neutralize spilled liquid. For cleaning up: Dispose of in accordance with local, State, and national regulations. 5 SECTION 7: HANDLING & STORAGE Precautions for safe handling: Protective measures: Handle an open container with care. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Use only with adequate ventilation. Use caution when combining with water; DO NOT add water to corrosive liquid, ALWAYS add corrosive liquid to water while stirring to prevent release of heat, steam and fumes. Advice on general occupational hygiene: Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before eating, drinking, or using tobacco. Eyewash stations and safety showers should be provided with unlimited water supply. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities: Technical measures and storage conditions: Keep away from incompatible materials. Store locked up. Keep container/package tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place. Ventilate enclosed areas. Storage class: Class 8B: Non-flammable corrosive materials SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Limit value type (country of origin) Substance name EC-No. CAS-No Limit value Monitoring and observation processes TWA (ACGIH) Sulfuric Acid 231-639-5 7664-93-9 0.2 mg/m3 Thoracic fraction TWA (CA ON) 0.2 mg/m3 Thoracic STEL(CA QU) 3 mg/m3 TWA(CA QU) 1 mg/m3 STEL (CH) 2 mg/m3 TWA(CH) 1 mg/m3 STEL(FI) 1 mg/m3 TWA(FI) 0.2 mg/m3 Ceiling(DE) 0.1 mg/m3 peak Inhalable fraction MAK(DE) 0.1 mg/m3 Inhalable fraction Ceiling(JP) 1 mg/m3 TWA(ME) 1 mg/m3 TWA(NIOSH) 1 mg/m3 TWA(OSHA) 1 mg/m3 Exposure Controls: Appropriate engineering controls: 6 Good general ventilation should be used. Ventilation rates should be matched to conditions. If applicable, use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to maintain airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If exposure limits have not been established, maintain airborne levels to an acceptable level. Personal Protective Equipment: Pictograms: Eye/Face Protection: Wear face shield and eye protection. Skin Protection: Wear protective gloves with elbow length gauntlet. Wear synthetic apron. Under severe exposure or emergency conditions, wear acid-resistant clothing and boots. Respiratory Protection: None required under normal conditions of use. Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or symptoms are experienced. SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Information on basic physical and chemical properties: Appearance: Physical state: Liquid, Color: Clear, Odor: Pungent, Odor threshold, No Data. Safety relevant basic data pH (20 ?C): No Data. Melting point/range(?C): No Data. Initial boiling point/range (?C): 95-95.5556. Decomposition temperature (?C): No Data. Flash point (?C): No Data. Ignition temperature (?C): No Data. Vapor pressure (hPa): 10 mmHg. Vapor density (air = 1): 1. Density (g/cm3): 10.1392-11.2658 lbs/gal. Bulk density (kg/m3): No Data. Specific Gravity/Relative Density (water=1): 1.215-1.35. Water solubility (20?C in g/l): 100% Solubility(ies): No Data. Partition coefficient: No Data. N-Octanol/Water (log Po/w): No Data. Viscosity, dynamic (mPa s): No Data. Properties of explosive atmospheres (mixtures): 7 Physical hazards:Flammable gases.Metal corrosion Othersafety information: Gases and vapors: No Data. Dusts: No Data. Physical chemical properties of nanoparticles: No Data. Limiting oxygen concentration: No Data. Bulk density: No Data. Solubility in different media: No Data. Stability in organic solvents and identity of relevant degradation products: No Data. Evaporation rate: 1 n-butyl, Acetate=1. Conductivity: No Data. Surface tension: No Data. Dissociation constant in water (pKa): No Data. Oxidation-reduction Potential: No Data. Fat solubility (solvent ? oil to be specified): No Data. Critical temperature: No Data. SECTION 10: STABILITY & REACTIVITY Reactivity: Not reactive. Chemical stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. Possibility of hazardous reactions:Hazardous polymerization will not occur. Conditions to avoid: Contact with organic materials, combustibles, strong reducing agents, metals, strong oxidizers, water. Incompatible materials: Reacts violently with strong reducing agents, metals, sulfur trioxide, strong oxidizers and water. Contact with metals may product toxic sulfur dioxide fumes and may release flammable hydrogen gas. Hazardous decomposition products: Sulfur trioxide, carbon monoxide, sulfuric acid fumes, and sulfur dioxide. SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Information on toxicological effects: Sulfuric Acid (7664-93-9) Effect dose /Concentration Species Method Time Acute oral toxicity 2140 mg/kg Rat LD50 Acute inhalative toxicity (vapor) 30 mg/m3 Guinea Pig LCLo 7 Days (con.) Acute inhalative toxicity (vapor) 510 mg/m3 Rat LC50 2 Hours 8 Acute inhalative toxicity (vapor) 3 mg/m3 Human LCLo 24 Weeks Irritation 5 mg Rabbit SEV (eye) 30 secondrinse Irritation 250 ug Rabbit SEV (eye) Water (7732-18-5) Effect dose /Concentration Species Method Time Acute oral toxicity >90 mL/kg Rat LD50 Other information: Carcinogenic Effects: The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified ?strong inorganic acid mist containing sulfuric acid? 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. Batteries subjected to abusive charging at excessively high currents for prolonged periods without vent caps in place may create a surrounding atmosphere of the offensive strong inorganic acid mist containing sulfuric acid. Carcinogenic Effects CAS IARC NTP Sulfuric acid 7664-93-9 Group 1-Carcinogenic Not established Routes of exposure: In case of ingestion: (Acute): May cause irreversible damage to mucous membranes. (Chronic): Repeated or prolonged exposure to corrosive materials or fumes may cause gastrointestinal disturbances. In case of skin contact: (Acute): Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. (Chronic): Repeated or prolonged exposure to corrosive materials will cause dermatitis. In case of inhalation: (Acute): May cause corrosive burns ? irreversible damage. (Chronic): Repeated or prolonged exposure to corrosive fumes may cause bronchial irritation with chronic cough. In case of eye contact: (Acute): Causes serious eye damage. (Chronic): Repeated or prolonged exposure to corrosive materials or fumes may cause conjunctivitis. SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Toxicity: Aquatic toxicity Substances Acute (short-term) toxicity: Sulfuric Acid 9 Effect dose Exposure time Species Method Evaluation Ramark 82mg/L 24Hours Brachydaniorerio LC50 22mg/L 96Hours Cyprinus carpio LOEC Lowest observable effect concentration SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Waste treatment methods: Product/packaging disposal: Dispose of content and/or container in accordance with local, regional, national, and/or international regulations. Waste codes/waste designations according to EWC/AVV: 16 06 06 Additional information: Any waste marked with an asterisk (*) is considered as a hazardous waste pursuant to Directive 91/689/EEC on hazardous waste, and subject to the provisions of that Directive unless Article 1(5) of that Directive applies. SECTION 14.TRANSPORT INFORMATION Land transport: UN-No: UN2796 Proper shipping name: Battery fluid, acid Class(es): 8 Packing group: II Hazard label(s): 8 Special provision(s): - Sea transport: UN No: UN2796 Proper shipping name: Battery fluid, acid Class(es): 8 Packing group: II Special provision(s): - Air transport (ICAO-IATA/DGR): UN No: UN2796 Proper shipping name: Battery fluid, acid Class(es): 8 Packing group: II Special provision(s): 10 SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION National regulations(Canada): WHMIS Classification: Class E: Corrosive materials present at greater than 1% This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the SDS contains all the information required by the Controlled Products Regulations. Canada DSL: The following substances are listed on the Canadian DSL: Sulfuric Acid (7664-93-9); Water (7732-18-5). Canada NDSL: None of the components on this SDS are listed on the Canadian NDSL. National regulations(China): The following components are listed on the Inventory list for China: Sulfuric Acid (7664-93-9); Water (7732-18-5) National regulations (European Union): Classification: Xn; Xi; C Risk Phrases: R35, R36, R38. Safety Phrases: S1/2, S26, S30, S45. The following components are listed on the EU EINECS: Sulfuric acid (7664-93-9); Water (7732-18-5). None of the above mentioned components are listed on the EU ELNICS. National regulations (Japan): The following chemicals are on the Japanese ENCS: Sulfuric Acid (7664-93-9); Water (7732-18-5). National regulations (Korea): The following substances are listed on the Korean KECL: Sulfuric Acid (7664-93-9); Water (7732-18-5). National regulations (United States): The following substances are on the MA, NJ, and PA Right To Know Lists: Sulfuric Acid (7664-93-9); Water (7732-18-5). The following substances are on the TSCA inventory: Sulfuric Acid (7664-93-9); Water (7732-18-5). National regulations (Mexico): Pollutant Release and Transfer Register: Reporting Emissions. SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION Relevant R-, H- and EUH-phrases (number and full text): Hazard Abbreviations: 11 Xn: Harmful. Xi: Irritant C: Corrosive. Risk Phrases: R35: Causes severe burns. R36: Irritating to eyes R38: Irritating to skin. Safety Phrases: S1/2: Keep locked up and out of the reach of children. S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice S30: Never add water to this product. S45: In case of accident or if you feel unwell seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible) Hazard statements: H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H315: Causes skin irritation. H335: May cause respiratory irritation. Precautionary statements: P102: Keep out of reach of children. P233: Keep containers tightly closed. P210: Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame while charging batteries. Universal Power Group, Inc. provides the information in this SDS in good faith. However, This date sheet is intended, as a guide, for the appropriate precautionary handling of the material by a properly trained person using it. Individuals receiving this information must exercise their independent judgement in determining its appropriateness for a particular process. for damages resulting from use of reliance upon this information. Universal Power Group, Inc. makes no representations as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. Universal Power Group, Inc. will not accept responsibility SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES SECTION 7: HANDLING & STORAGE