Deka Dry Batteries - Manual

PAGE 1 OF 7 East Penn Manufacturing Co., Inc.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
BATTERY, DRY
(US, CN, EU Version for International Trade)
SECTION 1: PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME:
Lead Acid Battery, Dry
OTHER PRODUCT
NAMES: Battery, Dry
MANUFACTURER:
East Penn Manufacturing Company, Inc.
DIVISION: Deka Road
ADDRESS: Lyon Station, PA 19536 USA
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
US: CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300
CN: CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300
Outside US: 1-703-527-3887
NON-EMERGENCY HEALTH/SAFETY INFORMATION: 1-610-682-6361
CHEMICAL FAMILY:
This product is a dry lead acid storage battery.
PRODUCT USE: Industrial/Commercial electrical storage batteries.
This product is considered a Hazardous Substance, Preparation or Article that is regulated under US-OSHA; CAN-WHMIS;
IOSH; ISO; UK-CHIP; or EU Directives (67/548/EEC-Dangerous Substance Labelling, 98/24/EC-Chemical Agents at Work,
99/45/EC-Preparation Labelling, 2001/58/EC-MSDS Content, and 1907/2006/EC-REACH), and an MSDS/SDS is required for
this product considering that when used as recommended or intended, or under ordinary conditions, it may present a health
and safety exposure or other hazard.
Additional Information
This product may not be compatible with all environments, such as those containing liquid solvents or extreme temperature or
pressure. Please request information if considering use under extreme conditions or use beyond current product labelling.
SECTION 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
GHS Classification:
Health Environmental Physical
Acute Toxicity – Not listed (NL)
Eye Corrosion – NL
Skin Corrosion – NL
Skin Sensitization – NL
Mutagenicity/Carcinogenicity – NL
Reproductive/Developmental – NL
Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated) – NL Aquatic Toxicity – NL NFPA – Flammable gas, hydrogen (during
charging)
CN - NL
EU - NL
GHS Label: Lead Acid, Dry
Symbols: None
Hazard Statements
Contact with internal components may cause irritation.
Contact with internal components may irritate skin and
eyes.
Precautionary Statements
Keep out of reach of children. Keep containers tightly closed.
Avoid heat, sparks, and open flame while charging batteries.
Avoid contact with internal components.
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
May form explosive air/gas mixture during charging. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system,
and skin. Prolonged inhalation or ingestion may result in serious damage to health.
Pregnant women exposed to internal components may experience reproductive/
developmental effects.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
EYES:
Direct contact with internal components may cause severe irritation.
SKIN: Direct contact with internal components may cause skin irritation.
INGESTION: Swallowing this product may cause irritation to the esophagus and digestive tract. Lead ingestion may
cause nausea, vomiting, weight loss, abdominal spasms, fatigue, and pain in the arms, legs and joints.
INHALATION: Respiratory tract irritation and possible long-term effects, if lead dust or other components are inhaled.