C&D Technologies RS-1826 Liberty Series 1000 FA Battery User Manual

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Appearance / Odor: colorless, oily fluid, acrid odor when hot.

Boiling Point: N/A

SECTION X: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

STABILITY: This battery and contents are stable

CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Overheating, overcharging which result in acid mist / hydrogen generation.
INCOMPATIBILITY (materials to avoid)

Strong alkaline materials, conductive metals, organic solvents,

sparks or open flame.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BYPRODUCTS: Hydrogen gas may be generated in an
overcharged condition, in fire or at very high temperatures. In fire- may emit CO, CO2 and Sulfur Oxides.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERZATION WILL NOT OCCUR.

SECTION XI: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION – SULFURIC ACID

The "Liberty Series" batteries are sealed, recombinant design. Under normal use and handling the
customer has no contact with the internal components of the battery or the chemical hazards. Under
normal use and handling these batteries do not emit regulated or hazardous substances.
LD 50:

Administration Route: Oral

Dose: 2140mg/kg

Test Animal: Rat

LDLo:

Administration Route: Unreported

Dose: 135mg/kg

Test Animal: Man

LC50:

Administration Route: Inhalation

Dose: 510mg/m3

Test Animal: Rat

CARCINOGENICITY: The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified "strong
inorganic acid mists containing sulfuric acid" as a category 1 carcinogen (inhalation), a substance that is
carcinogenic to humans. “The National Toxicology Program (NTP) has designated strong inorganic
sulfuric acid mists as a known human carcinogen.” This classification does not apply to the liquid forms of
sulfuric acid contained within the battery. Misuse of the product, such as overcharging, may result in the
generation of sulfuric acid mist at high levels.

SECTION XII: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Lead and its compounds can pose a threat if released to the environment. See waste disposal method in
Section XIII.

SECTION XIII: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: This battery is recyclable. It is illegal to dispose of lead-acid batteries by
any means other than recycling. C&D provides an environmentally responsible nation wide lead acid
battery collection and recycling program. Contact your local C&D sales representative for more
information.

HAZARDOUS WASTE CODES: D002, D008

SECTION XIV: TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

FOR DOMESTIC, CANADIAN, AND EXPORT SHIPMENTS:
UN OR NA IDENTIFICATION: UN-2794
PROPER DOT SHIPPING NAME: Batteries, Wet, Filled with Acid, Electric Storage
HAZARD CLASS: 8

PACKING GROUP: III

LABEL: Corrosive

SECTION XV: REGULATORY INFORMATION

See 29 CFR 1910.268(b)(2)

SECTION XVI: OTHER INFORMATION

The information herein is given in good faith, but no warranty, expressed or implied, is made.
MSDS Preparation / Review Date: 6/07 Revision Number: 14

Prepared by: W. Kozlowski