Maintenance-free Lead Acid Battery

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Invasive ways: inhalation Health harm: The chemical substances of the battery can cause imitation of the skin and eyes. Exposure to the electrolyte contained inside the battery may result in corrosion or chemical burns. Inhalation of electrolyte vapors may cause imitation of the upper respiratory tract and lungs. Lead dioxide may lead to damage of unborn babies, and weaken the reproductive ability. No hazards occur during the normal operation of a Lead Acid Battery as it is described in the instructions for use that are provided with the Battery. Lead Acid Batteries have three significant characteristics: 1. They contain an electrolyte which contains diluted sulphuric acid. Sulphuric acid may cause severe chemical burns. 2. During the charging process or during operation, they might develop hydrogen gas and oxygen, which under certain circumstances may result in an explosive mixture. 3. They can contain a considerable amount of energy, which may be a source of high electrical current and a severe electrical shock in the event of a short circuit. The Batteries have to be marked with the symbols listed under section15.

Environmental hazards

Batteries no matter in the atmosphere or buried in deep underground, the heavy metals will overflow with the exudate, may cause the pollution of groundwater bodies, soil, serious harm to human health. Burning explosion harm: Inflammable and explosive