Optima Batteries YT6V2.1, 6V Ah lead acid battery OptimaYTS2.1 OptimaYTS2.1 Data Sheet
Product codes
OptimaYTS2.1
Title:
Material Safety Data Sheet for
All Optima Batteries
Date:
1/11/05
Rev:
L
Page:
1 of 5
File Name:
MSDS battery
MSDS No.
L 8A
Date Issued
Feb. 20, 1990
Date Revised
Jan 10, 2005
Chemical/Trade Name (identity used on label)
Sealed Lead Acid Battery/ OPTIMA BATTERY
TM
Chemical Family/Classification
Electric Storage Battery
HMIS Rating for Sealed,
Lead Acid Battery 0 0 0;
For sulfuric acid 3 0 2
Lead Acid Battery 0 0 0;
For sulfuric acid 3 0 2
Synonyms/Common Name
Sealed Lead Acid Battery
DOT, IATA and IMO Description
Non-Spillable Battery , Exempt from UN2800 Classification
Company Name
OPTIMA Batteries, Inc.
Address
17500 E. 22
nd
Avenue
Division or Department
Wholly- owned subsidiary of Johnson Controls
Inc.
Inc.
Aurora, CO 80011
CONTACT
TELEPHONE NUMBER
Questions Concerning MSDS
OPTIMA Batteries, Environmental, Health &
Safety Department
Safety Department
Day:
(800) 292-4359, Ext. 462
(800) 292-4359, Ext. 462
Transportation Emergencies
CHEMTREC
24 Hours: (800) 424-9300
International: (703) 527-3887 (Collect)
International: (703) 527-3887 (Collect)
NOTE: The OPTIMA sealed lead acid battery is considered an article as defined by 29 CFR 1910.1200 © OSHA Hazard
Communication Standard. The information on this MSDS is supplied at customer’s request for information only.
II. Hazardous Ingredients
Communication Standard. The information on this MSDS is supplied at customer’s request for information only.
II. Hazardous Ingredients
Material
% by Wt.
CAS Number
Eight Hour Exposure Limits
OSHA
PEL
ACGIH
TLV
NIOSH
REL
Specific Chemical Identity
Lead & lead compounds
63-81
7439-92-1
50
g/m
3
150
g/m
3
100
g/m
3
Specific Chemical Identity
Sulfuric Acid (35%)
Common Name
Battery Electrolyte (Acid)
17 - 25
7664-93-9
1mg/m
3
0.2 mg/m
3
(respirable
thoracic fraction)
1 mg/m
3
Common Name
Case Material Polypropylene
2-6
9003-07-0
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Common Name
Separator/Paster Paper Fibrous Glass
1-4
65997-17-3
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NOTE: The contents of this product are toxic chemicals that are subject to the reporting requirements of
section 302 and 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986
section 302 and 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986
(40CFR 355 and 372).
III. Physical Data
Material is (at normal temperatures)
Solid
Liquid
Appearance and Odor
Battery Electrolyte (acid) is a clear to cloudy liquid
with slight acidic odor. Acid saturated lead oxide is
a dark reddish-brown to gray solid with slight
acidic odor.
with slight acidic odor. Acid saturated lead oxide is
a dark reddish-brown to gray solid with slight
acidic odor.
Boiling Point (at 760 mm Hg)
Lead 1755
o
C Batt. Electrolyte
(Acid) 110-112
o
C
Melting Point
Lead 327.4
o
C
Specific Gravity (H
2
O =1)
Battery Electrolyte (Acid) 1.210 - 1.300
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg at 20
o
C)
Ž
(PSIG)
Battery Electrolyte (Acid) 11.7
Vapor Density (Air =1)
Battery Electrolyte (Acid) 3.4
Solubility is H
2
O
Lead and Lead Dioxide are not soluble.
Battery Electrolyte (acid) is 100% soluble in water.
% Volatile By Weight
Not Determined
Evaporation rate (Butyl Acetate = 1)
Not Determined