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Safety Data Sheet

Issuing Date 01-Nov-2014 Revision Date 02-Jan-2023 Revision Number 1.3


1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Product Name Dry Charged Powersports Battery Electrolyte-Sulfuric Acid


LBX-BS Series

Recommended Use Start-Stop Battery, Dilute Sulfuric Acid

Supplier Address:
Leoch Battery Corp
20322 Valencia Circle
Lake Forest
CA 92630
Phone: 800-424-9300
Fax: 949-588-5966
Contact: Technical Support
Email: [email protected]
Contact Phone: 949-588-5853

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Emergency Overview

NOTE: Under normal conditions of battery use, internal components will not present a health hazard. The
following information is provided for battery acid exposure that may occur during battery production or
container breakage or under extreme heat conditions such as fire.
In case of rupture:
Corrosive
The product causes burns of eyes, skin and mucous membranes
Appearance: Clear to Cloudy Physical State: Fluid. Odor: Acidic

Label Elements :
Health Environmental Physical

Hazard Statements Precautionary Statements


DANGER! Wash thoroughly after handling.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Causes serious eye damage. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing, eye protection/face protection.
May damage fertility or the unborn child if Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
ingested or inhaled. Use only outdoors or in a we-ll ventilated area.
May cause cancer if ingested or inhaled. Causes skin irritation, serious eye damage.
Causes damage to central nervous system, blood Con tact with internal components may cause irritation or severe burns. Avoid
and kidneys through prolonged or repeated contact with internal acid.
exposure. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin.
May form explosive air/gas mixture during
charging.
Extremely flammable gas (hydrogen).
Explosive, fire, blast or projection hazard.
Potential Health Effects
Principle Routes of Exposure Skin contact.
Acute Toxicity
Eyes Corrosive to the eyes and may cause severe damage including blindness.
Skin Causes burns.
Inhalation Harmful by inhalation. Contact with moist mucous membranes of the respiratory
system can cause caustic condition resulting in burns.
Ingestion Harmful if swallowed. Can burn mouth, throat, and stomach.
Chronic Effects Chronic exposure to sulfuric acid may cause erosion of tooth enamel, inflammation
of nose, throat and respiratory system.
Main Symptoms
Aggravated Medical Conditions None known.
Environment Hazard See Section 12 for additional Ecological Information

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Chemical Name CAS-No Weight %


Sulfuric Acid 7664-93-9 30~40
Water 7732-18-5 60~70

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

General Advice First aid is upon rupture of sealed battery.


Immediate medical attention is required. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also
Eye Contact under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Keep eye wide open while rinsing. Do not
rub affected area.
Immediate medical attention is required. Wash off immediately with soap and plenty
Skin Contact
of water removing all contaminated clothes and shoes.

Move to fresh air. Call a physician or Poison Control Center immediately. If not
Inhalation
breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.

Immediate medical attention is required. Call a physician or Poison Control Center


Ingestion immediately. Do NOT induce vomiting. Drink plenty of water. Never give anything by
mouth to an unconscious person. Remove from exposure, lie down.

Notes to Physician Treat symptomatically.


Protection of First-aiders Use personal protective equipment. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Flammable Properties Not flammable.


Flash Point Not determined.
Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local
Suitable Extinguishing Media
circumstances and the surrounding environment.
Uniform Fire Code • Corrosive: Acid-Liquid
Hazardous Combustion Products Hazardous metal fumes and oxides.
Explosion Data Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact No.
Sensitivity to Static Discharge No.
The product causes burns of eyes, skin and mucous
Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical membranes. Thermal decomposition can lead to release of
irritating gases and vapors. In the event of fire and/or explosion
do not breathe fumes.

Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters


As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full
protective gear.

NFPA Health Hazard 3 Flammability 0 Stability 2 Physical and Chemical Hazards

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal Precautions Use personal protective equipment. Do not touch damaged containers or spilled
material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. Do not get in eyes, on skin,
or on clothing.

Environmental Precautions Refer to protective measures listed in Sections 7 and 8.

Methods for Containment Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.

Methods for Cleaning Up In case of rupture: Use personal protective equipment. Dam up. Soak up with inert
absorbent material. Take up mechanically and collect in suitable container for
disposal. Clean contaminated surface thoroughly.

Other Information Refer to protective measures listed in Sections 7 and 8.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

Storage Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Other Exposure Guidelines Vacated limits revoked by the Court of Appeals decision in AFL-CIO v. OSHA, 965
F.2d 962 (11th Cir. , 1992).

Engineering Measures Showers


Eyewash stations
Ventilation systems
Personal Protective Equipment

Eye/Face Protection Tightly fitting safety goggles.


Skin and Body Protection Wear protective gloves/clothing.
Respiratory Protection No protective equipment is needed under normal use conditions. If exposure limits
are exceeded or irritation is experienced, ventilation and evacuation may be required.

Hygiene Measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES


DENSITY SOLUBILITY
COMPONENTS BOILING POINT ODOR APPEARANCE
(g/cm3) (H2

Sharp,
Sulfuric Acid 105℃-120℃, Clear Colorless
1.28-1.33 100% penetrating,
(H2SO4) 221°F-248°F Liquid
pungent odor

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY


Stability Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Incompatible Products Incompatible with strong acids and bases. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
Conditions to Avoid Exposure to air or moisture over prolonged periods.

Hazardous Decomposition Products Thermal decomposition can lead to release of toxic/corrosive gases and vapors

Hazardous Polymerization Hazardous polymerization does not occur.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute Toxicity

Product Information Product does not present an acute toxicity hazard based on known or supplied information.
Irritation Causes severe irritation and or burns

Component Information
Chemical Name LD50 Oral LD50 Dermal LC50 Inhalation
Sulfuric acid = 2140 mg/kg ( Rat ) - = 510 mg/m3( Rat ) 2 h

Chronic Toxicity
Lead compounds may be absorbed by ingestion, by inhalation and through the skin. Lead may
Chronic Toxicity damage kidney function, the blood forming system and the reproductive system. Avoid repeated
exposure.
Carcinogenicity The table below indicates whether each agency has listed any ingredient as a carcinogen.

Chemical Name ACGIH IARC NTP OSHA


Group
Sulfuric acid 1-Carcinogenic NTP
PP Group 3

ACGIH: (American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists)


A2 - Suspected Human Carcinogen
A3 - Animal Carcinogen
IARC: (International Agency for Research on Cancer)
Group 1 - Carcinogenic to Humans
Group 2A - Probably Carcinogenic to Humans
NTP: (National Toxicity Program)
Known - Known Carcinogen
Reasonably Anticipated - Reasonably Anticipated to be a Human Carcinogen
OSHA: (Occupational Safety & Health Administration)
X - Present
Product is or contains a chemical which is a known or suspected reproductive
Reproductive Toxicity
hazard.

Contains ingredients that have suspected developmental hazards. Inorganic


Developmental Toxicity
lead compounds can cause developmental damage.

Target Organ Effects None known.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity
The environmental impact of this product has not been fully investigated.

Effect dose Exposure time Species Method Evaluation Remark


82 mg/L 24 Hours Brachydanio rerio LC50

22 mg/L 96 Hours Cyprinus carpio LOEC Lowest observable effect concentration

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste Disposal Methods This material, as supplied, is a hazardous waste according to federal regulations (40 CFR
261). Should not be released into the environment.

Contaminated Packaging Do not re-use empty containers.

US EPA Waste Number D002 D008

Waste treatment methods Product/packaging disposal: Dispose of content and/or container in accordance with local,
regional, national, and/or international regulations.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

GROUND – US DOT: The transportation of electrolyte within the continental United States is regulated by the
U.S.DOT through the CFR49.These regulations classify electrolyte as a hazardous
material. Electrolyte must be packed according to 173.202 or 173.242 depending upon
the nature of the shipment. The shipping information for electrolyte is as follows:

Proper Shipping Name: Battery Fluid, Acid

Hazard Class/Division: 8

ID Number: UN2796

Packing Group: II

Label Required: Corrosive


15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

International Inventories
TSCA Complies
DSL Not determined

U.S. Federal Regulations

SARA 313
Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) . This product contains a
chemical or chemicals which are subject to the reporting requirements of the Act and Title 40 of the Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 372:

Chemical Name CAS-No Weight % SARA 313 - Threshold Values %


Sulfuric acid 7664-93-9 15~25 1.0

SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories Acute


Yes
Health Hazard
Chronic Health Hazard Yes
Fire Hazard No
Sudden Release of Pressure Hazard No

Reactive Hazard No

Clean Water Act


This product contains the following substances which are regulated pollutants pursuant to the Clean Water Act (40 CFR
122.21 and 40 CFR 122.42):

CWA - Reportable CWA - Toxic CWA - Priority CWA - Hazardous


Chemical Name
Quantities Pollutants Pollutants Substances
Sulfuric acid 1000 lb X

CERCLA
This material, as supplied, contains one or more substances regulated as a hazardous substance under the Comprehensive
Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) (40 CFR 302):

Extremely Hazardous
Chemical Name Hazardous Substances RQs
Substances RQs
Sulfuric acid 1000 lb 1000 lb

U.S. State Regulations

California Proposition 65
This product contains the following Proposition 65 chemicals:

Chemical Name CAS-No California Prop. 65


Sulfuric acid 7664-93-9 Carcinogen

U.S. State Right-to-Know Regulations

Rhode
Chemical Name Massachusetts New Jersey Pennsylvania Illinois
Island
Sulfuric acid X X X X X

International Regulations

Mexico - Grade Minimum risk, Grade 0

Carcinogen
Chemical Name Exposure Limits
Status
Sulfuric acid A2 Mexico: TWA 1 mg/m3
Canada

This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR)
and the MSDS contains all the information required by the CPR.

WHMIS Hazard Class


D2A Very toxic materials E Corrosive material

Chemical Name NPRI


Sulfuric acid X

Legend
NPRI - National Pollutant Release Inventory

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Prepared By 5th Floor, Xinbaohui Bldg., Nanhai Blvd.


Kevin Zhang, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China. 518054
86-0755-2606-7267
Issuing Date 01-Nov-2014

Revision Date 02-Jan-2023


Revision Note Version Upgrade

Leoch Battery Corp 20322 Valencia Circle|Lake Forest, CA 92630


General Disclaimer

The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at
the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing,
storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The
information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in
combination with any other materials or in any process, unless specified in the text

End of Safety Data Sheet

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