B.B. BATTERY CO., LTD.
SAFETY DATA SHEET
Valve Regulated Lead-Acid Rechargeable battery
Date: July. 10, 2015
SECTION 1: PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product name: Valve Regulated Lead-Acid Rechargeable battery, Maintenance Free Battery
Company: B.B. BATTERY CO., LTD.
Address:
China: Chengdong Trial Area, Huanggang Town, Raoping County, Guangdong Province, 515700,
[Link]
US Office: 6415 Randolph Street, Commerce, CA 90040
E-mail: Factory@[Link]
Tel:
China: +86-768-7601001 or +86-768-7601002
US Office: 323-278-1900
Fax:
China: +86-768-7601469
US Office: 323-278-1268
Chemical family: This product is a wet lead acid storage battery. May also include gel absorbed
electrolyte type lead acid battery types.
SECTION 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
GHS label elements：
Signal Word: Danger
Category GHS Codes Description
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H332 Harmful if inhaled.
STOT RE 2
H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child.
Acute Tox. 4
H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or
Repr. 1A
repeated exposure.
Health: Skin Corr. 1A
H220 Extremely flammable gas (hydrogen)
Flam. Gas 1
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Aquatic Chronic 1
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
Aquatic Acute 1
P301/330/331 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce
vomiting.
P303/361/353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all
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contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
P304/340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at
rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
P305/351/338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several
minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy
to do. Continue rinsing.
P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or
doctor/physician.
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot
surfaces. No smoking
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
P264 Wash thoroughly after handling.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye
protection/face protection.
Handling:
P403 Store in well-ventilated area
P405 Store locked up.
P391 Collect spillage
P273 Avoid release to the environment
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with
local/regional/national/international regulation.
Note:
The battery has passed the vibration test, pressure differential test and leakage test at 55℃ according to
Recommendations on the TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS Model Regulation 18th SPECIAL
PROVISION 238. It is not restricted to IATA Dangerous Goods Regulation (DGR) 56th according to special
provision A67 and is not restricted to IMDG CODE according to special provision 238.
SECTION 3: INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Product name: Valve Regulated Lead-Acid Rechargeable battery, Maintenance Free Battery
Ingredient CAS No. Concentration (% by Wt.) Hazardous Label
Inorganic Lead/Lead Compounds 7439-92-1 ~ 72% T
Sulfuric Acid 7664-93-9 ~ 20% C
Fiberglass Separator 65997-17-3 ~ 2% /
Silicon Dioxide (Gel batteries only) 7631-86-9 ~ 10% of acid Wt. /
9003-56-9 (ABS) /
Container Plastic (ABS or PP) ~ 5%
9003-07-0 (PP) /
Note:
Inorganic lead and electrolyte (water and sulfuric acid solution) are the primary components of every
battery manufactured by BB Battery. Other ingredients may be present dependent upon battery type. ABS
is the primary case material of telecom and commercial batteries.
SECTION 4: FIRST-AID MEASURES
Take proper precautions to ensure you own health and safety before attempting to rescue a victim and
provide first aid.
Skin Contact:
Electrolyte: Flush with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes; remove contaminated clothing
completely, including shoes, and do not wear again until cleaned. If acid is splashed on shoes,
remove and discard if they contain leather.
Lead compounds: Wash immediately with soap and water. Lead compounds are not readily
absorbed through the skin.
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Eye Contact:
Electrolyte and Lead compounds: Flush immediately with large amounts of water for at least 15
minutes; consult physician immediately.
Inhalation Exposure:
Electrolyte: To wrap in a blanket the patient immediately, when the inhalation of sulfuric acid mist or
vapor, then transfer from the inhaled location to a place where fresh air can be obtained. To get
medical advice / attention immediately.
Lead compounds: Remove from exposure, gargle, wash nose and lips; consult physician.
Oral Exposure:
Electrolyte: If swallowed this liquid, wash your mouth with plenty of water immediately then to drink
plenty of water and obtain medical advice or attention. Do not induce vomiting when
swallowed. In addition, not perform any action, such as neutralization process.
Lead compounds: Consult physician immediately.
SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point: Not Applicable
Flammable Limits: LEL = 4.1% (hydrogen gas in air) ; UEL = 74.1%
Extinguishing Media:
Small fire : Foam halogen and/or noninflammable gas fire extinguisher
Big fire: Large quantities of sprinkled and/or atomized water. (In this case to prevent environmental
damage, flush water has to treat appropriately.)
Particular hazards: Irritate，corrosive and/or toxicity gases may break out from the burning battery.
Proper fire fighting:
If possible, turn off their power first when batteries are on charge or remove ignition source and
remove batteries from the fire place. Extinguish out the fire from where well air flow and windward.
Extinction water has to treat appropriately for preventing environmental damage. Cool down
enough the burnt batteries with plenty amount of water. Try to put out fire in early stage. In this
case to use protectors written below.
Fire Fighting Procedures:
Use positive pressure, self-contained breathing apparatus. Beware of acid splatter during water
application and wear acid-resistant clothing, gloves, face and eye protection. If batteries are on
charge, shut off power to the charging equipment, but, note that strings of series connected
batteries may still pose risk of electric shock even when charging equipment is shut down.
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Human body:
Do not touch the spilled electrolyte, and walk around the spillage place. Keep out outsiders from
the spillage place.
Environment:
Spilled electrolyte has to treat appropriately for preventing environmental damage, such as direct
out flowing of the spilled electrolyte into the river, drain, etc..
Neutralization:
Neutralize spilled electrolyte with sodium bicarbonate, lime, etc. and flush with large quantities of
water. In this case to use protectors properly.
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Keep away from ignition sources, heat and flame. Such batteries must be packed in inner packages
in such a manner as to effectively prevent short circuits and to prevent movement which could lead to
short circuits. Avoid mechanical or electrical abuse and overcharge. More than a momentary short
circuit will generally reduce the battery service life. Avoid reversing battery polarity within the battery
assembly.
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Storage:
Store in a cool; well-ventilated area. Keep away from ignition sources, heat and flame. Such batteries
must be packed in inner packages in such a manner as to effectively prevent short circuits and to
prevent movement which could lead to short circuits. Materials to Avoid: Strong oxidant, Combustible
materials and Corrosives.
Charging:
There is a possible risk of electric shock from charging equipment and from strings of series
connected batteries, whether or not being charged. Shut-off power to chargers whenever not in use
and before detachment of any circuit connections. Batteries being charged will generate and release
flammable hydrogen gas. Charging space should be ventilated. Keep battery vent caps in position.
Prohibit smoking and avoid creation of flames and sparks nearby. Wear face and eye protection
when near batteries being charged.
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROL AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
Not applicable for Valve Regulated Lead Acid battery.
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Not applicable for Valve Regulated Lead Acid battery.
Reference (component)
Electrolyte (Sulfuric Acid) Lead
Appearance Clear Silvery solid
Specific Gravity 1.280 - 1.380 (38 - 48 %) 11.3
Boiling Point 112 deg.C (38 %) 1740 deg.C
Melting Point - 40 deg.C or below 327 deg.C
Solidifying Point - 56.4 deg.C (34.6 %) -
Vapor Pressure 3.17 kPa (30 %) 0.1 Pa or less (25 deg.C)
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Materials to Avoid: Strong oxidant, Corrosives.
Conditions to Avoid: Avoid exposure to heat and open flame, Avoid mechanical or electrical abuse
and overcharge. Prevent short circuits. Prevent movement which could lead to short circuits.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Sulfur oxides, Sulfuric acid mist, Metal oxides.
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Routes of Entry:
Electrolyte: Harmful by all routes of entry. Under normal conditions of use, sulfuric acid vapors and
mist are not generated. Sulfuric acid vapors and mist may be generated when product is
overheated, oxidized, or otherwise processed or damaged.
Lead compounds: Under normal conditions of use, lead dust, vapors, and fumes are not generated.
Hazardous exposure can occur only when product is heated above the melting point, oxidized
or otherwise processed or damaged to create dust, vapor, or fume.
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Acute Toxicity:
Inhalation LD50:
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Electrolyte: LC50 rat: 375 mg/m ; LC50: guinea pig: 510 mg/m
Elemental Lead: Acute Toxicity Point Estimate = 4500 ppmV (based on lead bullion)
Oral LD50:
Electrolyte: rat: 2140 mg/kg
Elemental lead: Acute Toxicity Estimate (ATE) = 500 mg/kg body weight (based on lead
bullion)
Correspond to section 3
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Environmental Fate:
Lead is very persistent in soil and sediments. No data on environmental degradation. Mobility of
metallic lead between ecological compartments is slow. Bioaccumulation of lead occurs in aquatic
and terrestrial animals and plants but little bioaccumulation occurs through the food chain. Most
studies include lead compounds and not elemental lead.
Environmental Toxicity: Aquatic Toxicity:
Sulfuric acid:
24-hr LC50, freshwater fish (Brachydanio rerio): 82 mg/L
96 hr- LOEC, freshwater fish (Cyprinus carpio): 22 mg/L
Lead:
48 hr LC50 (modeled for aquatic invertebrates): <1 mg/L, based on lead bullion
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Appropriate Method of Disposal of substance:
Lead-acid batteries are completely recyclable. Return whole scrap batteries to distributor,
manufacturer or lead smelter for recycling. For neutralized spills, place residue in acid-resistant
containers with sorbent material, sand or earth and dispose of in accordance with local, state and federal
regulations for acid and lead compounds. Contact local and/or state environmental officials regarding
disposal information.
SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
We hereby certify that all B.B. Valve Regulated Lead-acid Rechargeable 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 D.O.T., 49 CFR 173.159(f), and IMO/IMDG, and
ICAO/IATA packing instruction 872 and note A48, A67, A164 and A183. The batteries are not
restricted to IMO/IMDG code according to special provision 238.
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". All our Batteries are marked non-spillable.
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
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EU Regulation:
In accordance with EU2006/66/EC Battery Directive, VRLA batteries should present crossed-out
wheeled bin symbol of lead together with the ISO recycling symbol. Does not contain any mercury,
Hg, (<0.0005%) or cadmium, Cd, (<0.002%).
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
Products such as Batteries are not in the scope of regulation which requires the publication of an EU
Safety Data Sheet (91/155/EEC).
