Absolyte-II Series 75 and 85. The smallest size of this classification of GNB batteries weighs over
270 lbs. Therefore, the RQ for these is one (1) battery.
Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4): References 4, 5, and 6 indicate that the Delco S2000 battery contains 18
lbs of H2SO4, GNB 12-5000 contains 12 lbs of H2SO4, and Exide 3-DD-3 contains 10.5 lbs of
H2SO4. Since the reportable quantity of H2SO4 is 1000 lbs, the reportable number of Delco,
GNB, and Exide batteries, when charged, is 55, 83, and 95. However, H2SO4 in a discharged
battery is converted to water and PbSO4.
Nickel-Cadmium batteries. Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cad) batteries used by the Coast Guard (HED-
100, ED-80, ED-240, ED-400) have nickel hydroxide (Ni(OH)2), cadmium oxide (CdO2), and
KOH as reportable substances (reference 9). The RQs for Ni-Cad batteries are calculated based on
the amount of Ni(OH)2 (it is more prevalent in Ni-Cad batteries compared to the amounts of CdO2
and KOH). Weights of Ni(OH)2 and the RQs for Ni-Cad batteries are listed in Table 3.
6.
REFERENCES:
Some of the information in the references used in this report is proprietary. For this reason these
references are not attached to this report, but are available at Commandant (G-ECV-IA).
1.
MSDS, McGraw-Edison, with attachment of ST-2 and ST-3 material analysis by weight.
2.
MSDS, Saft Batteries, with attachment of % weight analysis.
3.
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