Deka Dry Batteries - Manual (Page 5)

PAGE 5 OF 7 East Penn Manufacturing Co., Inc.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
BATTERY, DRY
(US, CN, EU Version for International Trade)
PERSISTENCE & DEGRADABILITY:
Lead is very persistent in soils and sediments. No data available on biodegradation.
BIOACCUMULATIVE POTENTIAL (Including Mobility):
Mobility of metallic lead between ecological compartments is low. Bioaccumulation of lead occurs in aquatic and terrestrial
animals and plants, but very little bioaccumulation occurs through the food chain. Most studies have included lead
compounds, not solid inorganic lead.
AQUATIC TOXICITY (Test Results & Comments):
Lead (metal):
No data available
Additional Information
• No known effects on stratospheric ozone depletion.
• Volatile organic compounds: 0% (by Volume)
• Water Endangering Class (WGK): NA
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
WASTE DISPOSAL
METHOD:
Lead acid batteries are recyclable when sent to secondary lead smelters. Following local,
State/Provincial, and Federal/National regulations applicable to end-of-life characteristics will
be the responsibility of the end-user.
HAZARDOUS WASTE
CLASS/CODE: US - Not applicable to finished product as manufactured for distribution into commerce.
CN – Not applicable to finished product as manufactured for distribution into commerce.
EWC – Not applicable to finished product as manufactured for distribution into commerce.
Additional Information
Not Included – Recycle or dispose as allowed by local jurisdiction for the end-of-life characteristics as-disposed.
SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
GROUND – US-DOT/CAN-TDG/EU-ADR/APEC-ADR:
Proper Shipping Name
Not regulated as a Hazardous Material
AIRCRAFT – ICAO-IATA:
Proper Shipping Name
Not regulated as a Hazardous Material
VESSEL – IMO-IMDG:
Proper Shipping Name
Not regulated as a Hazardous Material
Additional Information
- Battery, Dry, not subject to Hazardous Material Requirements. Not regulated as a Hazardous Material therefore must not be
marked with an identification number or hazardous label and is not subject to hazardous shipping paper requirements.
- Transport requires proper packaging and paperwork, including the Nature and Quantity of goods, per applicable
origin/destination/customs points as-shipped.
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
INVENTORY STATUS:
All components are listed on the TSCA; EINECS/ELINCS; and DSL, unless noted otherwise below.
U.S. FEDERAL REGULATIONS:
TSCA Section 8b – Inventory Status: All chemicals comprising this product are either exempt or listed on the TSCA
Inventory.
TSCA Section 12b – Export Notification: If the finished product contains chemicals subject to TSCA Section 12b export
notification, they are listed below:
Chemical CAS #
None NA