Product Identity:
Sealed Lead Battery
Cyclon , Genesis , SBS, SBS J, Hawker XE or Odyssey
Manufacturer's Name and Address:
EnerSys Energy Products Inc. (formerly Hawker Energy Products Inc.)
617 North Ridgeview Drive
Warrensburg, MO 64093-9301
Hazardous Components
Lead
Lead Dioxide
Sulfuric Acid Electrolyte
Non-Hazardous Materials
Boiling Point - N/A
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg.) - N/A
Solubility in Water - N/A
Flash Point (Method Used): N/A
Extinguishing Media: Multipurpose Dry chemical, CO 2 or water spray.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Cool Battery exterior to prevent rupture. Acid mists and vapors in a fire are toxic and corrosive.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Hydrogen gas may be produced and may explode if ignited. Remove all sources of ignition.
SECTION V- Reactivity Data and Shipping/Handling Electrical Safety
Conditions to Avoid: Avoid shorting, high levels of short circuit current can be developed across the battery terminals. Do not rest
tools or cables on the battery. Avoid over-charging. Use only approved charging methods. Do not charge in gas tight containers.
Requirements for Safe Shipping and Handling of Cyclon Cells:
Warning – Electrical Fire Hazard – Protect Against Shorting
• Terminals can short and cause a fire if not insulated during shipping.
• Cyclon product must be labeled "NONSPILLABLE" during shipping. Follow all federal shipping regulations. See section IX of
this sheet and CFR 49 Parts 171 through 180, available anytime online at wwww.gpoaccess.gov.
Requirements for Shipping Cyclon Product as Single Cells
• Protective caps or other durable inert material must be used to insulate each terminal of each cell unless cells are shipping in the
original packaging from EnerSys, in full box quantities.
• Protective caps are available for all cell sizes by contacting EnerSys Customer Service at 1-800-964-2837.
Requirements for Shipping Cyclon Product Assembled Into Multicell Batteries
• Assembled batteries must have short circuit protection during shipping.
• Exposed terminals, connectors, or lead wires must be insulated with a durable inert material to prevent exposure during shipping.
Routes of Entry: N/A
Emergency & First Aid Procedures:
INFORMATION ONLY - Please read Section X
SECTION I - Product and Manufacturer Identity
SECTION II - Ingredients
CAS #
7439-92-1
1309-60-0
7664-93-9
N/A
SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
SECTION IV - Fire & Explosion Hazard Data
Flammable Limits: N/A
SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
Health Hazards (Acute & Chronic): N/A
Battery contains acid electrolyte which is absorbed in the separator
material. If battery case is punctured, completely flush any released
material from skin or eyes with water.
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Revision Date: May 7, 2004
Supersedes: June 29, 2001
Emergency Telephone Number:
(660) 429-2165
Customer Service Telephone Number:
800-964-2837
OSHA PEL-TWA
3
50µg/m
3
50µg/m
3
1.0 mg/m
N/A
Specific Gravity (H 2 O=1) - NA
Melting Point - N/A
Appearance & Color - N/A
LEL: N/A
% (By weight)
45 - 60 %
15 - 25 %
15 - 20 %
5 - 10 %
UEL: N/A