Periodically, customers have requested material safety data sheets (MSDSs) for batteries supplied with our products. However, under the regulations, MSDSs are not required. Batteries contained in our products are a fully-encased, manufactured item intended as an end-use product for customers. Therefore, batteries are not classified as a hazardous chemical and are not treated as such under the United States OSHA Hazardous Communications Rule. These batteries are considered "articles" within the meaning of 29 CFR Section 1910.1200(c), as they are formed to a specific shape or design during manufacture, have an end-use dependent upon their shape or design, and do not release or otherwise result in exposure to hazardous chemicals under normal conditions of use. Therefore, an MSDS is not required.

However, as a service to our customers, we are providing either manufacturer links or PDF Data Sheets for the following battery types -- Lead Acid, Lithium and Nickel Cadmium which may be found in our products.

In addition, MEAU encourages customers to properly recycle all batteries though a local battery recycler. Batteries should not be disposed of with your refuse. Please check with your State or County Solid Waste Agency for the location of recyclers.

Sealed Lead Acid Batteries contained in MEAU UPS Devices may include the following:

	Enersys Batteries (NONSPILLABLE Lead Acid Battery)
	Power Battery (NONSPILLABLE Lead Acid Battery)
	C & D Technologies (NONSPILLABLE Absorbed Electrolyte Battery)
	C & D Technologies (Flooded Lead-Calcium)

Batteries Contained in Other MEAU Products: