Product Identity:
Sealed Lead Acid Battery
Distributor:
Panasonic Industrial Company - Battery Sales Group
Two Panasonic Way/7A-1, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
Manufacturer:
Matsushita Battery Industrial
Osaka, 570, Japan
Component
Common Name
Lead
(Negative Electrode and Grid)
Lead Oxide
(Positive Electrode)
Lead Sulfate (Positive and Negative Electrode)
Sulfuric Acid
(Electrolyte)
Percentages of components are dependant both on the model of the battery and state of charge/discharge of the battery.
Sulfuric Acid is reportable under Sections 302, 311, 312 and 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act
of 1986 (EPCRA). Reportable Quantity: 500 lbs for sulfuric acid and 10,000 lbs for lead. See Section XII, Page 3 for more
information.
Overall Chemical Reaction: PbO2 + Pb + 2H
Note: Panasonic Sealed Lead Acid batteries are a sealed, non-spillable design. Under normal use and handling the
customer has no contact with the internal components of the battery or the chemical hazards. Under normal use and
handling these batteries do not emit regulated or hazardous substances. Warning: Battery terminals/posts and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and repro-
ductive harm. Wash hands thoroughly after working with batteries and before eating, drinking or smoking.
Boiling Point:
Vapor Pressure:
Vapor Density (AIR = 1):
Solubility in Water:
Appearance and Odor:
Specific Gravity (H2O = 1)
Health Hazard Information (Acute and Chronic) - Sulfuric Acid only.
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified "strong inorganic acid mist containing sulfuric acid" as a
Category I carcinogen, a substance that is carcinogenic to humans. This classification does not apply to liquid forms of sulfuric
acid or sulfuric acid solutions contained within the battery. Inorganic acid mist (sulfuric acid mist) is not generated under normal
use of this product. Misuse of the product, such as overcharging, may however result in the generation of sulfuric acid mist.
Routes of Entry:
Acute:
Chronic:
Signs and Symptoms:
Medical Conditions:
Revised July 2004
Form: MSDS-LC 01/R2
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Trade Name:
Panasonic LC Valve Regulated Lead Acid Battery Series
Chemical Name
Pb
PbO
2
PbSO
4
H
SO
2
4
SO
2PbSO
2
4
Electrolyte 110 C - 112 C
Electrolyte 11.7 mm Hg. at 20 C
Electrolyte 3.4
Lead, Lead Oxide and Lead Sulfate are insoluble in water. Sulfuric Acid is 100% soluble in
water.
The entire battery is a solid article consisting of an opaque plastic case with two protruding
lead terminals. The battery is odorless. Sulfuric Acid is a liquid.
Electrolyte 1.300
By inhalation (mist), skin and eyes, ingestion.
Tissue destruction on contact. May cause 2nd and 3rd degree burns or blindness.
Ingestion will cause corrosive burns on contact. May be fatal if swallowed.
Inhalation of mists may cause upper respiratory irritation.
Irritation and burning of exposed tissues.
Respiratory disorders may be aggravated by prolonged inhalation of mists.
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Internet: www.panasonic.com/batteries
Approximate %
OSHA PEL
by wt. or vol.
48~53 wt%
0.05 mg/m
23~26%
0.05 mg/m
< 1. wt%
0.05 mg/m
7~10 wt%
1.0 mg/m
+ 2H
O
4
2
ACGIH TLV
CAS#
3
3
0.15 mg/m
7439-92-1
3
3
0.15 mg/m
1309-60-0
3
3
0.15 mg/m
7446-14-2
3
3
1.0 mg/m
7664-93-9
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