MSDS / SDS - Lead Acid Forklift Batteries

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New & Reconditioned Wet Battery Description for Transportation:

NMFC#: 60680-1

CLASS: 70

UN2794, Batteries, wet, filled with acid, 8, PGIII.

Schedule B# - For Export

12 volt: 8507.20.0040 

24 volt: 8507.20.0090 

36 volt: 8507.20.0060 

48 volt: 8507.20.0090 

All other volts: 8507.20.0090 

Scrap Batteries:

Haz Mat Exemption: 49 CFR 173.159 (e) - exemption applies.

Nonspillable Batteries:

NMFC#: 60680

CLASS: 55

Nonspillable lead acid batteries are listed in the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) hazardous materials regulations but are excepted from these regulations since they meet all of the following requirements found at 49 CFR 173.159(d) – NMFC # 60680 Class 50.  

• When offered for transport, the batteries are protected against short circuits and securely packaged as required by 49 CFR 173.159(d) (1); 
• The batteries and outer packaging are marked with the words "NONSPILLABLE BATTERY" as required by 49 CFR173.159(d) (2).
• The batteries comply with the vibration and pressure differential tests found in 49 CFR 173.159(d) (3) and “crack test” found at 49 CFR 173.159(d) (4).