Material Safety Data Sheet Sealed Lead Acid – AGM

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liability resulting from its use. This MSDS sheet provides guidelines for safe use and handling of the product. It does not and
cannot advise all possible situations. Your specific use of this product should be evaluated to determine if additional
precautions must be taken.
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Revision Date 10/2018

SECTION 1 – IDENTITY
Product Name Werker AGM
Common
Synonyms SLA, VRLA, AGM, Sealed Recombinent
DOT Description Wet Battery, non-spillable
Chemical Name Sealed Lead Acid, Secondary Battery

SECTION 2 – HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

Chemical Name CAS No. Percentage %
Lead 7439-92-1 60
Sulfuric Acid 7664-93-9 10-30
AGM separator n/a 3-4
Calcium 7440-70-2 <0.15
Tin 7440-31-5 <1
Arsenic 7440-38-2 <0.01
ABS 9003-56-9 5-10

SECTION 3 – PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Boiling Point 203⁰F-240°F (95⁰C–115°C) Melting Point Polypropylene > 320º F
(as sulfuric acid)
Vapor Pressure 10 mmHg Vapor Density >1
Specific Gravity 1.27–1.33 Percent Volatile By Volume None
Solubility in Water 100% (as sulfuric acid) Reactivity in Water NA
Appearance and Odor Rectangular polypropylene Evaporation Rate <1 (n-BuAc=1)
or polystyrene case with lead
terminals Odorless
Flash Point Below room temperature (as Flammable Limits in Air % NA
hydrogen gas) by Volume
Extinguisher Media Carbon dioxide, dry chemical Auto-Ignition Temperature NA
powder, or appropriate foam.

Special Fire Use appropriate media for surrounding fire. Do not use carbon dioxide directly on cells. Avoid
Fighting breathing vapors. Use full protective equipment (bunker gear) and self-contained breathing
Procedures apparatus. Firefighting water runoff and dilution water may be toxic and corrosive and may cause
adverse environmental impacts.

Unusual Fire and Batteries evolve flammable hydrogen gas during charging and may increase fire risk in poorly
Explosion Hazards ventilated areas near sparks, excessive heat or open flames.

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SECTION 4 – PHYSICAL HAZARDS
Stable or Unstable Stable Conditions to Avoid Overcharging, sources of ignition, short-circuit
Incompatibility Strong bases, combustible organic materials, reducing agents, finely divided metals, strong
(Materials to Avoid) oxidizers, and water.
Hazardous Thermal decomposition will produce sulfur dioxide, sulfur trioxide, carbon monoxide, sulfuric acid
Decomposition mist, and hydrogen.
Hazardous Will Not Occur
Polymerization
SECTION 5 – HEALTH HAZARDS
Threshold OSHA (PEL/TWA) Lead, inorganic (as Pb) 0.05 mg/m3
Limit Value Sulfuric acid 1.00 mg/m3
Antimony 0.50 mg/m3
Arsenic 0.01 mg/m3
Tin 2.00 mg/m3
Signs and Symptoms Exposure to sulfuric acid, lead, lead dioxide, or lead sulfate may occur if the sealed battery case
of Exposure is damaged.
Exposure to lead may include:
Chronic over exposure: Tire easily, loss of appetite, irritability, metallic taste, insomnia; toxic to
nervous system, kidneys and reproductive system.
Acute overexposure: Constipation, vomiting, blue line on gums, weak wrists and ankles, weight
loss, yellowish skin.
Exposure to sulfuric acid:
Chronic over exposures: inhalation-erosion of teeth, inflammation of nose, throat and bronchial
tubes.
Acute overexposure: Eyes - severe burns, cornea damage, blindness. Skin - severe irritation,
burns, ulceration. Inhalation - respiratory irritation, inflammation of bronchial membranes.
Ingestion- severe burns of the mouth, throat, esophagus and stomach, damage to kidney and
intestinal tract.
Medical Conditions Respiratory and skin diseases may predispose the user to acute and chronic effects of sulfuric
Generally Caused by acid and/or lead. Children and pregnant women must be protected from lead exposure. Persons
Exposure with kidney disease may be at increased risk of kidney failure.
Routes of Entry Lungs, eyes, skin, swallowing.
Emergency and First Lead and Sulfuric Acid
Aid Procedures for
1. Inhalation If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult,
give oxygen.
2. Eyes and Skin If a cell ruptures flush, with copious quantities of flowing lukewarm water for a minimum of 15
minutes. Get immediate medical attention for eyes. Wash skin with soap and water. Remove all
contaminated clothing.
4. Ingestion Ingestion of battery chemicals can be harmful. Call The National Battery Ingestion Hotline
(202-625-3333) 24 hours a day, for procedures treating ingestion of chemicals. Do not induce
vomiting. Dilute by giving milk and water. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person.

SECTION 6 – SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION

Respiratory If product is involved in fire, it may cause the release of dust and fumes and the use of a face mask
Protection is recommended.
Ventilation Charge batteries in a well Local NA Mechanical NA
ventalated area. Exhaust (General)
Gloves Use gloves when handling Safety Glasses Always wear safety glasses when working with
SLA batteries. batteries and cells.

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SECTION 7 – SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS – SPILL AND LEAKAGE PROCEDURES
Storing Store in dry and ventilated area.
Procedures
Other Do not store in air tight container. Do not allow metal or other conductive materials to short circuit
Precautions terminals
Steps if Will not occur unless case is damaged or vents. Pick up and place in materials in container. Neutralize
chemicals are sulfuric acid with lime, soda ash or sodium bicarbonate.
spilled
Waste Disposal Lead acid batteries are recyclable when sent to a secondary lead smelter. Following local,
State/Provincial, and Federal/National regulations applicable to end-of-life characteristics will be the
responsibility of the end-user.

SECTION 8 – TRANSPORTATION AND REGULATORY INFORMATION

Proper Shipping Name: UN2800 - Battery, wet, non-spillable (electric storage)

U.S.DOT: Werker AGM batteries that are classified as Nonspillable have been tested and meet the
nonspillable criteria listed in CFR 49, 173.159 (f) and 173.159a (d) (1).

Nonspillable batteries are excluded from CFR 49, Subchapter C requirements, provided that the
following criteria are met:

1. The batteries must be securely packed in strong outer packaging and meet the
requirements of CFR 49 173.159a
2. The batteries' terminals must be protected against short circuit
3. Each battery and their outer packaging must be plainly and durably marked
"NONSPILLABLE" or “NONSPILLABLE BATTERY”

The exception from CFR 49, Subchapter C means shipping papers need not show proper shipping
name, hazard class, UN number, and packing group and hazardous labels are not required when
transporting a nonspillable battery.

IATA: Werker AGM batteries that are classified as Nonspillable have been tested and meet the
nonspillable criteria listed in IATA Packing Instruction 872 and Special Provision A67. Nonspillable
batteries must be packed according to IATA Packing Instruction 872. This means shipping papers
need not show proper shipping name, hazard class, UN number, and packing group and hazardous
labels are not required when transporting a nonspillable battery.

These batteries are excluded from all IATA regulations provided that the batteries' terminals are
protected against short circuits.

IMDG: Werker AGM batteries that are classified as Nonspillable have been tested and meet the
nonspillable criteria listed in Special Provision 238. Non-spillable batteries must be packed according
to IMDG Packing Instruction P003. Translates to no proper shipping name, no hazard class, no UN
number, no packing group and no hazardous labels when transporting a nonspillable battery.

These batteries are excluded from all IMDG code provided that the batteries' terminals are protected
against short circuits per PP16.

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