MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET FOR VALVE REGULATED SEALED LEAD ACID RECHARGEABLE BATTERY

                                                                                                        ------------EDITION DATE:Aug. 19th, 2006

SECTION1: PRODUCTS & COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME: VALVE REGULATED SEALED LEAD ACID RECHARGEABLE BATTERY 

MANUFACTURER’S NAME: SHENZHEN KOGIANT ENERGY TECH. CO., LTD.

MANUFACTURER’S ADDRESS: 9th Floor, Tianjun Building, No. 3001 Dongmen South Road, Luohu District, Shenzhen,China 518001          

TELEPHONE NUMBER: (+86-755) 8921 3266

FACSIMILE NUMBER:   (+86-755) 8921 3896

SECTION 2: HAZARDOUS IDENTIFICATION

SECTION3: POSSIBLE HAZARDS

The chemicals mentioned in section2 are contained in a hermetically sealed can risk of exposure occurs only if the battery is mechanically or electrically abused. (See section7 handing & storage)

The most likely risk is acute exposure when a cell vents Sulfuric acid is irritating to skin and all the other organs.

Lead is classified as the heavy metal, if eating without mind will lead toxicosis. (See section8 personal protection)

SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES

SULFURIC ACID PRECAUTIONS

SKIN CONTACT: Flush with water, see doctor if it doesn’t work. EYE CONTACT: Flush with water and call doctor immediately.

Ingestion: Call the doctor and flush mouth with water, have the patient drink milk if patient is conscious. Do not give anything to the unconscious person.

SECTION5: FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

In case of fire in an adjacent area, use water, CO2 or dry chemical extinguishers, if cells are packed in. Their original containers since the fuel of the fire is basically paper products. For bulk quantities of unpacked cells use LITH-X. In this case, do not use water. As with any fire wear, self-contained breathing apparatus to avoid inhalation of hazardous decomposition products.

SECTION 6: ACCIDENTIAL RELEASE MEASURES

ACTION TAKEN FOR THE LEAKAGE OR SPILLS

If sulfuric acid is spilled from a battery, neutralize the acid with sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), sodium carbon (soda ash), or calcium oxide (lime).

Flush the area with water discard to the sewage systems. Do not allow acid into the sewage system before it is neutralized.

WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:

Neutralized acid may be flushed down the sewer. Used batteries must be treated as hazardous waste and disposed of according to local policy and National Laws. A copy of this material safety data must be supplied to any scrap dealer .

SECTION7: HANDLING & STORAGE

Spill or Leak Procedures:

Stop flow of material, contain/absorb small spills with dry sand, earth, and vermiculite. Do not use combustible materials. If possible, carefully neutralize spilled electrolyte with soda ash, sodium bicarbonate, lime, etc. Wear acid-resistant clothing, boots, gloves, and face shield. Do not allow discharge of unneutralized acid to sewer.

Handling and Storage:

Store batteries in cool, dry, well-ventilated areas with impervious surfaces and adequate containment in the event of spills. Batteries should also be stored under roof for protection against adverse weather conditions. Separate from incompatible materials. Store and handle only in areas with adequate water supply and spill control. Avoid damage to containers. Keep away from fire, sparks and heat.

Precautionary Labeling:

POISON - CAUSES SEVERE BURNS DANGER - CONTAINS SULFURIC ACID

SECTION 8: PERSONAL PROTECTION

SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

SECTION10: STABILITY & REACTIVITY

SECTION11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

LEAD: The toxic effects of lead are accumulative and slow to appear. It affects the kidneys, reproductive, and central nervous system.

The symptoms of lead overexposure are anemia, vomiting, headache, stomach pain (lead colic), dizziness, loss of appetite, and muscle and joint pain. Exposure to lead from a battery most often occurs during lead

reclaim operations through the breathing or ingestion of lead dusts and fumes.

SULFURIC ACID: Sulfuric acid is a strong corrosive. Contact with acid can cause severe burns on the skin and in the eyes.

Ingestion of sulfuric acid will cause GI tract burns. Acid can be release if the battery case is damaged or if

the vents are tampered with.

FIBERGLASS SEPARATOR: Fibrous glass is an irritant of the upper respiratory tract, skin and eyes. Please

use the relative protection gears if necessary.

SECTION12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

SECTION13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste Disposal Methods:

Spent batteries: Send to secondary lead smelter for recycling.

Place neutralized slurry into sealed containers and handle as applicable with state and federal regulations. Large water-diluted spills, after neutralization and testing, should be managed in accordance with approved local, state and federal requirements.Consult state environmental agency and/or federal EPA.

SECTION14: Packing & Transportation information

14.1 All VRLA batteries must be fully discharged and packaged in a manner as to insure safe handling and conform to all applicable DOT regulations. (49 CFR 173.159d). A dab of silicon caulking or non-conductive tape on each terminal will ensure that no direct shorts occur during shipment.

14.2 VRLA batteries shipments should be made in pallet quantities whenever possible.

14.3 Palletized shipments should be secured with metal bands or poly-wrapped with stack height limited to four (4) feet.

14.4 VRLA batteries shipped on pallets should be of uniform size or be stacked with the larger batteries on the bottom.

14.5 VRLA batteries should be stacked upright in a head-to-base arrangement. Each layer should be separated by cardboard to prevent accidental shorting.

14.6 Smaller quantities of VRLA batteries may be shipped via standard UPS. Be sure that each box does not exceed the UPS weight limit of 70 lbs. A dab of silicon caulking or non-conductive tape on each terminal will ensure that no shorts occur during shipment.

14.7 The outside of every pallet and individual box must be labeled “NON-SPILLABLE” as required by DOT regulations. This label must be visible during transportation.

14.8 As VRLA battery exclude the dangerous goods, can transport by: air, rail, road and water.

14.9 United Nations:

14.10 International conventions:

14.11 Other: 

SECTION15: REGULATORY INFORMATION

Engineering Controls:

Store and handle in well-ventilated area. If mechanical ventilation is used, components must be acid-resistant.

Work Practices:

Handle batteries cautiously to avoid spills. Make certain vent caps are on securely. Avoid contact with internal components. Wear protective clothing when filling or handling batteries.

Respiratory Protection:

None required under normal conditions. When concentrations of sulfuric acid mist are known to exceed PEL, use NIOSH or MSHA-approved respiratory protection.

Protective gloves:

Rubber or plastic acid-resistant gloves with elbow-length gauntlet. Eye Protection:Chemical goggles or face shield. 

Other Protection:

Acid-resistant apron. Under severe exposure or emergency conditions, wear acid-resistant clothing and boots.

Emergency Flushing:

In areas where sulfuric acid is handled in concentrations greater than 1%, emergency eyewash stations and showers should be provided, with unlimited water supply

SECTION16: OTHER INFORMATION/DISCLAIMER

This information has been complied from sources considered to be dependable and is to the best of our knowledge and belief, accurate and reliable as of the date complied. However, no representation, warranty (either expressed or implied) or guarantee is made to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of the information contained herein.

This information relates to the specific materials designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process, It is the user’s responsibility to satisfy himself as to the suitability and completeness of this information for his particular use.