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13. Recycling information
The points of sale, the
manufacturers and importers of
batteries, respectively the metal
dealers take back dead
batteries, and render them to the
secondary lead smelters for
processing.
Spent lead-acid batteries are not
subject to accountability of the
German Waste Prove
Ordinance. They are marked
with the recycling / return symbol
and with a crossed-out roller
container (cf. chapter 15
"Marking").
Spent lead-acid batteries are not
allowed to be mixed with other
batteries in order not to
compliance the processing.
By no means may the
electrolyte, the diluted sulphuric
acid, be emptied in an inexpert
manner. This process is to be
carried out by the processing
companies.
14. Transport instructions
14.1 Batteries, wet,
filled with acid
Land transportation according
to ADR/RID
•
Special Provision 598:
no
transport as dangerous
goods (new + spent batteries
are not subject to other
requirements of ADR/RID if
they meet the requirements
according to Special Provision
598)
•
If the requirements of Special
Provision 598 are not fulfilled
the transport of new and spent
batteries has
to be declared
as dangerous goods as
follows:
•
Hazard class: 8
•
UN-no.: 2794
•
Naming and description:
BATTERIES, WET, FILLED
WITH ACID
•
Packing group: none
•
Hazard label: 8
•
ADR Tunnel restriction code:
E
Sea transportation according
to IMDG Code
•
Hazard class: 8
•
UN-no.: 2794
•
Proper shipping name:
BATTERIES, WET, FILLED
WITH ACID
•
Packaging group: none
•
EmS: F-A, S-B
•
Packaging Instruction: P 801
•
Hazard label: 8
Air transportation according
to IATA-DGR
•
Class: 8
•
UN-no.: 2794
•
Proper shipping name:
BATTERIES, WET, FILLED
WITH ACID
•
Hazard class: 8
•
Packaging Instruction: 870
14.2 Batteries, wet,
non-spillable
Land transportation according
to ADR/RID
•
Un-no.: 2800
•
Hazard class: 8
•
Proper shipping name:
BATTERIES, WET, NON-
SPILLABLE
•
Packing group: none
•
Packaging Instruction: P 003
•
Hazard label: 8
•
Special Provision 238 para.
a) + b):
no transport as
dangerous goods (non-
spillable batteries are not
subject to other requirements
of ADR/RID if they meet the
requirements according to
special provision 238.
An
appropriate manufacturer`s
confirmation is necessary.
Batteries which do not meet
the requirements according to
Special Provision 238 have to
be packed and carried as
listed in 14.1 Land
transportation ADR/RID
according to Special Provision
598.)
Sea transportation according
to IMDG Code
•
Hazard class: 8
•
UN-no.: 2800
•
Proper shipping name:
BATTERIES, WET, NON-
SPILLABLE
•
Packing group: none
•
Packaging Instructions: P 003
and PP 16
•
Hazard label: 8
•
EmS: F-A, S-B
•
Special Provision 238
no. 1 + 2:
no transport as
dangerous goods (non-
spillable batteries are not
subject to other requirements
of IMDG Code if they meet the
requirements according to
Special Provision 238.
An
appropriate manufacturer`s
confirmation is necessary.
Batteries which do not meet
the requirements according to
Special Provision 238 have to
be packed as listed in 14.1
Sea transportation IMDG
Code according to Packaging
Instruction P 801 and carried
as dangerous goods
according to UN 2794.)
Air transportation according
to IATA DGR
•
Hazard class: 8
•
UN-no.: 2800
•
Proper shipping name:
BATTERIES, WET, NON-
SPILLABLE
•
Packing group: none
•
Packaging Instruction: 872
•
Hazard label: 8
•
Special Provision A 67:
no
transport as dangerous
goods (non-spillable batteries
are not subject to other
requirements of IATA DGR if
they meet the requirements of
Special Provision A 67.
Provided that poles are
secured against short-circuit.
An appropriate
manufacturer`s confirmation
is necessary. Batteries which
do not meet the requirements
according to Special Provision
A 67 have to be packed as
listed in 14.1 Air transportation
IATA-DGR according to
Packing Instruction 870 and
carried as dangerous goods
according to UN 2794.)
14.3 Batteries, damaged:
Land transportation according
to ADR/RID
•
Hazard class: 8
•
UN-no.: 2794
•
Proper shipping name:
BATTERIES, WET, FILLED
WITH ACID
•
Packing group: none
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8. Exposure limits and
personal protective
equipments
9. Physical and chemical
properties
Lead
Appearance:
form: solid
colour: grey
odour: odourless
Safety-related data
Solidification point: 327 ˚C
Boiling point: 1740 ˚C
Solubility in water (25 ˚C):
low (0,15 mg/l)
density (20˚C): 11,35 g/cm³
vapour pressure (20 ˚C)
Sulphuric acid (30 – 38,5 %)
form: liquid
colour: colourless
odour: odourless
Solidification point:
– 35 bis – 60˚C
Boiling point: ca. 108 – 114 ˚C
Solubility in water (25 ˚C):
complete
density (20 ˚C): 1,2 – 1,3 g/cm³
vapour pressure (20 ˚C)
10. Stability and reactivity of
sulphuric acid
(30 to 38,5%)
–
Corrosive, inflammable
liquid.
–
Thermal decomposition at
338 ˚C.
–
Destroys organic materials
such as cardboard, wood,
textiles.
–
Reacts with metals
producing hydrogen.
–
Vigorous reactions with lyes
and alkalis.
11. Data on toxicology of the
constituents
Sulphuric acid
acts intensely corrosive on skin
and mucous membranes. The
inhalations of mists may cause
damage to the respiratory tract.
Lead and lead-containing
battery paste
may cause damage to the blood,
nerves, and kidneys when taken
in. Lead-containing battery paste
is classified as toxic for
reproduction.
12. Data on the ecology of the
constituents
Preliminary remark:
Relevant only if release is
caused by destruction of the
battery
Sulphuric acid
Water-polluting liquid within the
meaning of the German Water-
Resources Act (WHG) Water
pollution class: 1 (mildly water
polluting).
As described in section 6 use a
bonding agent, such as sand, to
absorb spilled acid or neutralise
using lime / sodium carbonate.
Dispose of under the locally
applicable provisions.
Dispose with due regard to
official local regulations,
Do not allow progression into the
sewage system, soil or bodies of
water.
Lead and lead-containing
battery paste
are hardly soluble in water.
Lead can be dissolved in an
acidic or alkaline environment.
Chemical and physical treatment
is required for elimination from
water. Waste water containing
lead must not be disposed of in
untreated condition.
8.1 No exposure caused by lead and lead-containing battery
paste.
8.2 Possible exposure caused by sulphuric acid and acid mist
during filling and charging.
CAS-Nr.
7664-93-9
R-phrases
R – 35
Causes severe burns.
S-phrases
S – 1/2
Keep looked up and out of
reach of children.
S – 26
In case of contact with eyes
rinse immediately with plenty
water and seek medical
advice.
S – 30
Never add water to this
product (applies for
concentrated acid only
S – 45
In case of accident or if you
feel unwell seek medical
advice immediately (show the
label where possible)
Threshold value on workplace 0,1 mg/m
3
*)
Hazard symbol
C, corrosive
Personal protective equipment: Rubber, PVC gloves, acid-
proof goggles, acid-proof clothing, safety boots.
3)
0,5 mg/m3 at the lead battery production.
