Product name: Sealed maintenance-free lead acid batteries

Manufacturer: B.B. Battery Co., Ltd.                             

Address: Chengdong Trial Area, Huanggang, Raoping, Guangdong, P.R.China 515700

Tel:  +86-768-7601001 or  +86-768-7601002                                     

Fax: +86-768-7601469

US Office: B&B Battery USA, Inc.

Address: 6415 Randolph Street, Commerce, CA 90040

Tel: 323-278-1900

Fax: 323-278-1268

COMPONENTS

%WEIGHT

TLV

LD50 ORAL

LC50 INHALATION

LC50 CONTACT

Lead (Pb, PbO2, PbSO₄)

About 70%

N/A

(500) mg/Kg

N/A

N/A

Sulfuric Acid

About 20%

1 mg/m3

(2.140) mg/Kg

N/A

N/A

Fiberglass Separator

About 5%

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

ABS or PP

About 5%

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPONENTS

DENSITY

MELTING POINT

SOLLUBILITY (H₂O)

ODOR

APPEARANCE

Lead

11.34

327.4°C (Boiling)

None

None

Sliver-Gray Metal

Lead Sulfate

6.2

1070°C (Boiling)

40 mg/l (15°C)

None

White Powder

Lead Dioxide

9.4

290°C (Boiling)

None

None

Brown Powder

Sulfuric Acid

About 1.3

About 114°C (Boiling)

100%

Acidic

Clear Colorless Liquid

Fiberglass Sep.

N/A

N/A

SLIGHT

TOXIC

WHITE FIBROUS GLASS

ABS or PP

N/A

N/A

NONE

NO ODOR

SOLID

EXPOSURE

PROTECTION

COMMENTS

SKIN

Rubber gloves, Apron, Safety shoes

Protective equipment must be worn if battery is cracked or otherwise damaged.

RESPIRATORY

Respirator (for lead)

A respirator should be worn during reclaim operations if the TLV exceeded.

EYES

Safety goggles, Face Shield

COMPONENTS

FLASHPOINT

EXPLOSIVE LIMITS

COMMENTS

Lead

None

None

Sulfuric Acid

None

None

Hydrogen

259℃

4% - 74.2%

Sealed batteries can emit hydrogen only if over charged (float voltage> 2.4 VPC). The gas enters the air through the vent caps. To avoid the chance of a fire or explosion, keep sparks and other sources of ignition away from the battery.

Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, foam, CO₂

Fiberglass Sep.

N/A

N/A

Toxic vapors may be released.

In case of fire: wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

478 Polystyrene

None

N/A

Temperatures over 300 °C (572°F) may release combustible gases. In case of fire: wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus.

COMPONENT

Lead/lead compounds

STABILITY

Stable

INCOMPATIBILITY

Potassium, carbides, sulfides, peroxides, phosphorus, sulfurs.

DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS

Oxides of lead and sulfur.

CONDITIONS TO AVOID

High temperature, Sparks and other sources of ignition.

COMPONENT

Sulfuric Acid

STABILITY

Stable at all temperatures

POLYMERIZATION

Will not polymerize

INCOMPATIBILITY

Reactive metals, strong bases, most organic compounds

DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS

Sulfuric dioxide, trioxide, hydrogen sulfide, hydrogen

CONDITIONS TO AVOID

Prohibit smoking, sparks, etc. from battery charging area. Avoid mixing acid with other chemicals.

1. Store lead/acid batteries with adequate ventilation. Room ventilation is required for batteries utilized for standby power generation. Never recharge batteries in an unventilated, enclosed space.

2. Do not remove vent caps. Follow shipping and handling instructions that are applicable to the battery type. To avoid damage to terminals and seals, do not double-stack industrial batteries.

STEPS TO TAKE IN CASE OF LEAKS OR SPILLS

If sulfuric acid is spilled from a battery, neutralize the acid with sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), sodium carbon (soda ash), or calcium oxide (lime).

Flush the area with water discard to the sewage systems. Do not allow unneutralized acid into the sewage system.

WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:

Neutralized acid may be flushed down the sewer. Spent batteries must be treated as hazardous waste and disposed of according to local state, and federal regulations. A copy of this material safety data must be supplied to any scrap dealer or secondary smelter with battery.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

Due to the battery’s low internal resistance and high power density. High levels of short circuit can be developed across the battery terminals. Do not rest tools or cables on the battery.  Use insulated tools only.

Follow all installation instruction and diagrams when installing or maintaining battery systems.

LEAD: The toxic effects of lead are accumulative and slow to appear. It affects the kidneys, reproductive, and central nervous system.

The symptoms of lead overexposure are anemia, vomiting, headache, stomach pain (lead colic), dizziness, loss of appetite, and muscle and joint pain. Exposure to lead from a battery most often occurs during lead reclaim operations through the breathing or ingestion of lead dusts and fumes.

THIS DATA MUST BE PASSED TO ANY SCRAP OR SMELTER WHEN A BATTERY IS RESOLD.

SULFURIC ACID: Sulfuric acid is a strong corrosive. Contact with acid can cause severe burns on the skin and in the eyes. Ingestion of sulfuric acid will cause GI tract burns. Acid can be release if the battery case is damaged or if the vents are tampered with.

FIBERGLASS SEPARATOR: Fibrous glass is an irritant of the upper respiratory tract, skin and eyes. For exposure up to 10F/CC use MSA Comfort with type H filter. Above 10F/CC up to 50F/CC use Ultra-Twin with type H filter.

NTP or OSHA does not consider this product carcinogenic.

INHALATION: Acid mist form formation process may cause respiratory irritation, remove from exposure and apply oxygen if breathing is difficult.

SKIN CONTACT: Acid may cause irritation, burns or ulceration. Flush with plenty of soap and water, remove contaminated clothing, and see physician if contact area is large or if blisters form.

EYE CONTACT: Acid may cause severe irritation, burns, cornea damage and blindness. Call physician immediately and flush with water until physician arrives.

INGESTION: Acid may cause irritation of mouth, throat, esophagus and stomach. Call physician. If patient is conscious, flush mouth with water, have the patient drink milk or sodium bicarbonate solution.

DO NOT GIVE ANYTHING TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.

We hereby certify that all B.B. Battery Maintenance Free Rechargeable Sealed Lead Acid batteries conform to the UN2800 classification as “ Batteries, wet, Non- Spillable, and electric storage” as a result of passing the Vibration and Pressure Differential Test described in DOT [49 CFR 173.159(d) and IATA/ICAO [Special Provision A67].  

B.B. Batteries having met the related conditions are EXEMPT from hazardous goods regulations for the purpose of transportation by DOT, and IATA/ICAO, and therefore are unrestricted for transportation by any means. For all modes of transportation, each battery outer package is labeled "NON-SPILLABLE".