Safety Data Sheet Issuing Date 01-Nov-2014 Revision Date 02-Mar-2015 Revision Number 0 Product Name SLI Automotive Maintenance Free Batteries: JIS Type, DIN Type, BCI Type, AS Type Recommended Use Wet Charged Battery. Filled With Acid Battery. Supplier Address Leoch Battery Corp NOTE: Leoch Battery is considered an article as defined by 29 CFR 1910.1200 (OSHA Hazard Communication Standard). 19751 Descartes Unit A Foothill Ranch, CA 92610 The information supplied in this SDS is at the customer?s request for information only. Phone:800-424-9300 Emergency Contact Number: 1-800-424-9300 CHEMTREC US & MEX Fax:949-588-5966 1-703-527-3887 CHEMTREC International Contact: Paul Yu Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Contact Phone:949-588-5853 Supplier Address Potential Health Effects Principle Routes of Exposure Skin contact. Acute Toxicity Oral, dermal, inhalation: Category 4 Eyes Corrosive to the eyes and may cause severe damage including blindness. Category 1 Skin Causes burns, corrosion, irritation. Category 1A Inhalation Harmful by inhalation. Contact with moist mucous membranes of the respiratory system can cause caustic condition resulting in burns. Category 4 Ingestion Harmful if swallowed. Can burn mouth, throat, and the rest of digestive tract. Category 4 Reproductive Carcinogenicity Chronic Effects Category 1A Category 1B Lead compounds may be absorbed by ingestion, by inhalation and through the skin. Lead may damage kidney function, the blood forming system and the reproductive system. Avoid repeated exposure. Main Symptoms Severe exposures can lead to shock, circulatory collapse, and death Lead poisoning is characterized by a metallic taste in the mouth, loss of appetite indigestion, nausea, vomiting, constipation, sleep disturbances and overall weakness Aggravated Medical Conditions None known. 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Emergency Overview NOTE: Under normal conditions of battery use, internal components will not present a health hazard. The following information is provided for battery acid and lead exposure that may occur during battery production or container breakage or under extreme heat conditions such as fire. In case of rupture, Corrosive The product causes burns of eyes, skin and mucous membranes Appearance: No information available. Physical State: Solid. Odor: Odorless Environment Hazard Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Aquatic Chronic 1, Aquatic Acute 1 Potential Health Effects Principle Routes of Exposure Skin contact. Acute Toxicity Eyes Corrosive to the eyes and may cause severe damage including blindness. Skin Causes burns. Inhalation Harmful by inhalation. Contact with moist mucous membranes of the respiratory system can cause caustic condition resulting in burns. Ingestion Harmful if swallowed. Can burn mouth, throat, and stomach. Chronic Effects Lead compounds may be absorbed by ingestion, by inhalation and through the skin. Lead may damage kidney function, the blood forming system and the reproductive system. Avoid repeated exposure. Main Symptoms Severe exposures can lead to shock, circulatory collapse, and death Lead poisoning is characterized by a metallic taste in the mouth, loss of appetite indigestion, nausea, vomiting, constipation, sleep disturbances and overall weakness Aggravated Medical Conditions None known. Environment Hazard See Section 12 for additional Ecological Information Label Elements: Health Environmental Physical Hazard Statements DANGER! Causes severe skin damage Causes serious eye damage. May damage fertility or the unborn child if ingested or inhaled. May cause cancer if ingested or inhaled. Causes damage to central nervous system, blood and kidneys through prolonged or repeated exposure. Precautionary Statements Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing, eye protection/face protection. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Causes skin irritation, serious eye damage. Contact with internal components may cause irritation or severe burns. Avoid contact with internal acid. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin. . Chemical Name CAS-No Weight % Inorganic Lead/Lead Compounds 7439-92-1 60?70 Dilute Sulfuric Acid 7664-93-9 25?30 Calcium (Ca) 7440-70-2 0.01?0.03 Tin (Sn) 7440-31-5 0.17?0.20 Antimony (Sb) 7440-36-0 0.15?0.17 Aluminum (Al) 7429-90-5 ?0.006 Arsenic(As) 7440-38-2 ?0.007 Case Material: Polypropylene(PP) 9003-07-0 ?5 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS General Advice First aid is upon rupture of sealed battery. Eye Contact Immediate medical attention is required. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Keep eye wide open while rinsing. Do not rub affected area. Skin Contact Immediate medical attention is required. Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water removing all contaminated clothes and shoes. Inhalation Move to fresh air. Call a physician or Poison Control Center immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Ingestion Immediate medical attention is required. Call a physician or Poison Control Center immediately. Do NOT induce vomiting. Drink plenty of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Remove from exposure, lie down. Notes to Physician Treat symptomatically. Protection of First-aiders Use personal protective equipment. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Flammable Properties Not flammable. Flash Point Not determined. Suitable Extinguishing Media Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment. Uniform Fire Code ? Corrosive: Acid-Liquid Hazardous Combustion Products Hazardous metal fumes and oxides. Explosion Data Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact No. Sensitivity to Static Discharge No. Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical The product causes burns of eyes, skin and mucous membranes. Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapors. In the event of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes. Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear. NFPA Health Hazard 3 Flammability 0 Stability 2 Physical and Chemical Hazards Personal Precautions Use personal protective equipment. Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Environmental Precautions Refer to protective measures listed in Sections 7 and 8. Methods for Containment Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. 4. FIRST AID MEASURES 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Methods for Cleaning Up In case of rupture: Use personal protective equipment. Dam up. Soak up with inert absorbent material. Take up mechanically and collect in suitable container for disposal. Clean contaminated surface thoroughly. Other Information Refer to protective measures listed in Sections 7 and 8. Handling Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Storage Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Exposure Guidelines Chemical Name ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL NIOSH IDLH Lead 7439-92-1 TWA: 0.05 mg/m3 TWA: 50 ?g/m3 Action Level: 30 ?g/m3 Poison, See 29 CFR 1910.1025 IDLH: 100 mg/m3 TWA: 0.050 mg/m3 Sulfuric acid 7664-93-9 TWA: 0.2 mg/m3 thoracic fraction TWA: 1 mg/m3 (vacated) TWA: 1 mg/m3 IDLH: 15 mg/m3 TWA: 1 mg/m3 Tin 7440-31-5 TWA: 2 mg/m3 TWA: 2 mg/m3 Sn except oxides (vacated) TWA: 2 mg/m3 IDLH: 100 mg/m3 TWA: 2 mg/m3 ACGIH TLV: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists - Threshold Limit Value. OSHA PEL: Occupational Safety and Health Administration - Permissible Exposure Limits. NIOSH IDLH: Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health. Other Exposure Guidelines Vacated limits revoked by the Court of Appeals decision in AFL-CIO v. OSHA, 965 F.2d 962 (11th Cir. , 1992). Engineering Measures Showers Eyewash stations Ventilation systems Personal Protective Equipment Eye/Face Protection Tightly fitting safety goggles. Skin and Body Protection Wear protective gloves/clothing. Respiratory Protection No protective equipment is needed under normal use conditions. If exposure limits are exceeded or irritation is experienced, ventilation and evacuation may be required. Hygiene Measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Appearance No information available, Black. Odor Odorless. Odor Threshold No information available Physical State Solid pH No information available Flash Point No information available. Auto-ignition Temperature No information available Decomposition Temperature No information available Boiling Point/Range No information available Melting Point/Range No information available 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Flammability Limits in Air No information available Explosion Limits No information available Water Solubility Immiscible in water Solubility No information available Evaporation Rate No information available Vapor Pressure No data available Vapor Density No data available Partition Coefficient: noctanol/water Stability Stable under recommended storage conditions. Incompatible Products Incompatible with strong acids and bases. Incompatible with oxidizing agents. Conditions to Avoid Exposure to air or moisture over prolonged periods. Hazardous Decomposition Products Thermal decomposition can lead to release of toxic/corrosive gases and vapors Hazardous Polymerization Hazardous polymerization does not occur. Acute Toxicity Product Information Product does not present an acute toxicity hazard based on known or supplied information. Irritation Causes severe irritation and or burns Component Information Chemical Name LD50 Oral LD50 Dermal LC50 Inhalation Sulfuric acid = 2140 mg/kg ( Rat ) - = 510 mg/m3( Rat ) 2 h Chronic Toxicity Chronic Toxicity Lead compounds may be absorbed by ingestion, by inhalation and through the skin. Lead may damage kidney function, the blood forming system and the reproductive system. Avoid repeated exposure. Carcinogenicity The table below indicates whether each agency has listed any ingredient as a carcinogen. Chemical Name ACGIH IARC NTP OSHA Lead A3 Group 2A Reasonably Anticipated X Sulfuric acid A2 Group 1 Known X ABS resin Group 3 ACGIH: (American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists) A2 - Suspected Human Carcinogen A3 - Animal Carcinogen IARC: (International Agency for Research on Cancer) Group 1 - Carcinogenic to Humans Group 2A - Probably Carcinogenic to Humans NTP: (National Toxicity Program) Known - Known Carcinogen Reasonably Anticipated - Reasonably Anticipated to be a Human Carcinogen OSHA: (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) X - Present Reproductive Toxicity Product is or contains a chemical which is a known or suspected reproductive hazard. 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Developmental Toxicity Contains ingredients that have suspected developmental hazards. Inorganic lead compounds can cause developmental damage. Target Organ Effects None known. Ecotoxicity The environmental impact of this product has not been fully investigated. Chemical Name Toxicity to Algae Toxicity to Fish Toxicity to Microorganisms Daphnia Magna (Water Flea) Lead LC50: 0.44 mg/L (96 h semi-static) Cyprinus carpio LC50: 1.17 mg/L (96 h flow-through) Oncorhynchus mykiss LC50: 1.32 mg/L (96 h static) Oncorhynchus mykiss EC50: 600 ?g/L (48 h ) water flea Sulfuric acid LC50: > 500 mg/L (96 h static) Brachydanio rerio EC50: 29 mg/L (24 h ) Daphnia magna Waste Disposal Methods This material, as supplied, is a hazardous waste according to federal regulations (40 CFR 261). Should not be released into the environment. Contaminated Packaging Do not re-use empty containers. US EPA Waste Number D002 D008 Chemical Name RCRA RCRA - Basis for Listing RCRA - D Series Wastes RCRA - U Series Wastes Lead - 7439-92-1 (hazardous constituent - no waste number) Included in waste streams: F035, F037, F038, F039, K002, K003, K005, K046, K048, K049, K051, K052, K061, K062, K064, K065, K066, K069, K086, K100, K176 = 5.0 mg/L regulatory level California Hazardous Waste Codes 792 This product contains one or more substances that are listed with the State of California as a hazardous waste. Chemical Name California EHW California Carc California Hazardous Waste California Waste - Part 2 Lead Toxic TCLP (for CA Toxicity): 5.0 mg/L Sulfuric acid Toxic Corrosive Calcium Ignitable Reactive 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Note: Transportation requirements do not apply once the battery has been installed in a vehicle as part of the vehicle?s functional components. Exempt from hazardous materials regulations per 49CFR173.159 (d). Proper Shipping name Batteries, Wet, Filled with Acid UN number UN2794 Hazard classification 8 Packing group III Labels Corrosive IATA Proper Shipping name Batteries, Wet, Filled with Acid Packing group None Hazardous class 8 Label/Placard Required Corrosive UN Identification UN2794 Environmental Hazards No ERG Code Reference 8L IATA packaging instruction 870 (IATA DRG Edition 54) IMDG Proper Shipping name Batteries, Wet, Filled with Acid Packing group N/A Hazardous class 8 Label/Placard Required Corrosive UN Identification UN2794 Environmental Hazards No EmS F-A, S-B Reference IMDG packing instructions P801 International Inventories TSCA DSL Complies Not determined U.S. Federal Regulations SARA 313 Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) . This product contains a chemical or chemicals which are subject to the reporting requirements of the Act and Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 372: 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION Chemical Name CAS-No Weight % SARA 313 - Threshold Values % Lead 7439-92-1 60?70 0.1 Sulfuric acid 7664-93-9 25?30 1.0 SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories Acute Health Hazard Yes Chronic Health Hazard Yes Fire Hazard No Sudden Release of Pressure Hazard No Reactive Hazard No Clean Water Act This product contains the following substances which are regulated pollutants pursuant to the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 122.21 and 40 CFR 122.42): Chemical Name CWA - Reportable Quantities CWA - Toxic Pollutants CWA - Priority Pollutants CWA - Hazardous Substances Lead X X Sulfuric acid 1000 lb X Clean Air Act, Section 112 Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) (see 40 CFR 61) This product contains the following substances which are listed hazardous air pollutants (HAPS) under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act: Chemical Name CAS-No Weight % HAPS data VOC Chemicals Class 1 Ozone Depletors Class 2 Ozone Depletors Lead 7439-92-1 60?70 CERCLA This material, as supplied, contains one or more substances regulated as a hazardous substance under the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) (40 CFR 302): Chemical Name Hazardous Substances RQs Extremely Hazardous Substances RQs Lead 10 lb Sulfuric acid 1000 lb 1000 lb U.S. State Regulations California Proposition 65 This product contains the following Proposition 65 chemicals: Chemical Name CAS-No California Prop. 65 Lead 7439-92-1 Carcinogen Developmental Female Reproductive Male Reproductive Sulfuric acid 7664-93-9 Carcinogen U.S. State Right-to-Know Regulations Chemical Name Massachusetts New Jersey Pennsylvania Illinois Rhode Island Lead X X X X X Tin X X X Calcium X X X Sulfuric acid X X X X X International Regulations Mexico - Grade Minimum risk, Grade 0 Chemical Name Carcinogen Status Exposure Limits Lead A3 Mexico: TWA= 0.15 mg/m3 Tin Mexico: TWA 2 mg/m3 Mexico: STEL 4 mg/m3 Sulfuric acid A2 Mexico: TWA 1 mg/m3 Canada This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all the information required by the CPR. WHMIS Hazard Class D2A Very toxic materials E Corrosive material Chemical Name NPRI Lead X Sulfuric acid X Legend NPRI - National Pollutant Release Inventory Prepared By 5th Floor, Xinbaohui Bldg., Nanhai Blvd. Kevin Zhang, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China. 518054 86-0755-2606-7267 Issuing Date 01-Nov-2014 Revision Date 02-Aug-2017 Revision Note Rev. 1 General Disclaimer The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process, unless specified in the text End of Safety Data Sheet 16. OTHER INFORMATION