1) Hazardous materials transportation requirements for electric storage batteries containing electrolyte or corrosive battery fluid include securing batteries to prevent damage and short circuits, blocking other materials to prevent contact with batteries, and not transporting other shipper's materials. 2) Packing groups for Class 8 corrosive materials are determined based on tests measuring skin damage, with Group I causing most damage and Group III least. 3) A material safety data sheet provides information on the identification, hazards, composition, safe handling and storage, and emergency response for a lead acid battery, noting it contains corrosive acid and may produce explosive hydrogen gas during charging.

1. HAZMAT

2. When transported by highway or rail, electric storage batteries containing electrolyte or corrosive battery fluid are not
subject to any other requirements of this subchapter, if all of the following are met:
1) No other hazardous materials may be transported in the same vehicle:
~ Simply put, there cannot be another type of hazardous shipment placed with the transportation of electrolyte
or corrosive batteries.

3. 2) The batteries must be loaded or braced so as to prevent damage and short circuits in transit

4. 3) Any other material loaded in the same vehicle must be blocked, braced, or otherwise secured to prevent
contact with or damage to the batteries.
4) The transport vehicle may not carry material shipped by any person other than the shipper of the batteries.

5. Class 8 Packing Groups
The packing group of Class 8 material is indicated in Column 5 of the 49CFR 172.101 Table. When the 49CFR 172.101 Table
provides more than one packing group for a Class 8 material, the packing group must be determined using data
obtained from tests conducted in accordance with the 1992 OECD Guideline for Testing of Chemicals, Number 404
"Acute Dermal Irritation/Corrosion" as follows:
Group Explanation
I. Materials that cause full thickness destruction of intact skin tissue within an observation period of up to 60 minutes starting
after the exposure time of three minutes or less.
II. Materials other than those meeting Packing Group I criteria that cause full thickness destruction of intact skin tissue within an
observation period of up to 14 days starting after the exposure time of more than three minutes but not more than 60 minutes.
III. Materials, other than those meeting Packing Group I or II criteria:
a. That cause full thickness destruction of intact skin tissue within an observation period of up to 14 days starting
after the exposure time of more than 60 minutes but not more than 4 hours; or
b. That do not cause full thickness destruction of intact skin tissue but exhibit a corrosion rate on steel or
aluminum surfaces exceeding 6.25 mm (0.25 inch) a year at a test temperature of 55°C (130°F). For the purpose of
testing steel P3 (ISO 9328-1) or a similar type, and for testing aluminum, non-clad types 7075-T6 or AZ5GU-T6
should be used. An acceptable test is described in ASTM G31-72.

6. MSDS: Material Safety Data Sheet
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET: Lead Acid Battery Wet, Filled with Acid
SECTION 1: PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Lead Acid Battery Wet, Filled With Acid
Other Product Names: Electric Storage Battery, SLI or Industrial Battery, UN2794
MANUFACTURER: East Penn Manufacturing Company, Inc.
DIVISION: Deka Road
CHEMICAL FAMILY: This product is a wet lead acid storage battery. May also include gel/absorbed electrolyte
type lead acid battery types.
PRODUCT USE: Industrial/Commercial electrical storage batteries.
This product is considered a Hazardous Substance, Preparation or Article that is regulated under US-OSHA; CAN-
WHMIS;IOSH; ISO; UK-CHIP; or EU Directives (67/548/EEC-Dangerous Substance Labeling, 98/24/EC-Chemical
Agents at Work,99/45/EC-Preparation Labeling, 2001/58/EC-MSDS Content, and 1907/2006/EC-REACH), and an
MSDS/SDS is required for this product considering that when used as recommended or intended, or under ordinary
conditions, it may present a health and safety exposure or other hazard.
Additional Information: This product may not be compatible with all environments, such as those containing liquid
solvents or extreme temperature or pressure. Please request information if considering use under extreme
conditions or use beyond current product labeling.

7. MSDS: Material Safety Data Sheet
SECTION 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
GHS Classification:
Acute Toxicity – Not listed (NL)
Eye Corrosion – Corrosive* *as sulfuric acid
Skin Corrosion – Corrosive* *as sulfuric acid
Skin Sensitization – Not listed (NL)
Mutagenicity/Carcinogenicity– Not listed (NL)
Reproductive/Developmental – Not listed (NL)
Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated) – Not listed (NL)
Aquatic Toxicity – NL NFPA – Flammable gas, hydrogen (during charging)
CN - Not listed (NL)
EU - Not listed (NL)
GHS Label: Lead Acid Battery, Wet
Symbols: C (Corrosive)
Hazard Statements: Contact with internal components may cause irritation of severe burns. Irritating to eyes,
respiratory system, and skin.
Precautionary Statements: Keep out of reach of children. Keep containers tightly closed. Avoid heat,
sparks, and open flame while charging batteries. Avoid contact with internal acid.
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: May form explosive air/gas mixture during charging. Contact with internal components
may cause irritation or severe burns. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin.

8. CLASS - 8 CORROSIVE PLACARD
UN2794 / 2796 - Batteries, Wet, Filled with Acid
U.S. Department of Transportation definitions for class 8 materials. Title 49 of the United States Code of Federal
Regulations (49 CFR) also known as the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Regulations (FMCSR) requires the use hazardous
materials placards when shipping hazardous materials cargo and dangerous goods in the United States. Canada, Mexico
and many other countries have similar regulations that also require the use of these placards.

9. SPECIAL PERMITS
D.O.T-SP: 13548 ~

10. SPECIAL PERMITS
D.O.T-SP 15161 ~