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Section 9 Regulatory Information
NFPA Hazard Rating for Sulfuric Acid
Transportation Batteries. Non-Restricted Status
North America Surface and Air Shipments
Our nonspillable lead acid batteries are listed in the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) hazardous materials
regulations but are
excepted from these regulations since they meet all of the following requirements found at 49 CFR
173.159(d) – NMFC # 60680 Class 65.
• When offered for transport, the batteries are protected against short circuits and securely packaged as required by
49 CFR 173.159(d) (1);
• The batteries and outer packaging are marked with the words NONSPILLABLE BATTERY as required by 49 CFR
173.159(d) (2); and
• The batteries comply with the vibration and pressure differential tests found in 49 CFR 173.159(d) (3) and “crack
test” found at 49 CFR 173.159(d) (4).
International
Our non-spillable lead acid batteries also are excepted from the international hazardous materials (also known as “dangerous
goods”) regulations since they comply with the following requirements:
• The vibration and pressure differential tests found in Packing Instruction 806 and Special Provision A67 of the
International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations
The vibration and pressure differential tests found in Packing Instruction 806 and Special Provision A67 of the
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air;
and
• The vibration, pressure differential, and “crack” tests found in Special Provision 238.1 and 238.2 of the
International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code
Regulatory Information
RCRA: Spent lead acid batteries are not regulated as hazardous waste by the EPA when recycled, however state and
international regulations may very.
CERCLA (superfund) and EPCRA:
(a) Reportable Quantity (RQ) for spilled 100% sulfuric acid under CERCLA (superfund) and EPCRA (Emergency Planning
Community Right to Know Act is 1,000lbs. State and local reportable quantities for spilled sulfuric acid may vary.
(b) Sulfuric acid is a listed “Extremely Hazardous Substance” under EPCRA with a Threshold Planning Quantity (TPQ) of
1,000lbs.
(c) EPCRA Section 302 Notification is required if 1,000lbs. or more of sulfuric acid is present at one site. The quantity
of sulfuric acid will vary by battery type. Contact Power-Sonic Corporation for additional information.
(d) EPCRA Section 312 Tier 2 reporting is required for batteries if sulfuric acid is present in quantities of 500lbs. or
more and/or lead is present in quantities of 10,00lbs. or more.
(e) Supplier Notification: This product contains toxic chemicals which may be reportable under EPCRA Section 313
Toxic Chemical Release Inventory (Form R) requirements. If you are a manufacturing facility under SIC codes 20
through 39 the following information is provided to enable you to complete the required reports: