ACDelco Lead Acid Battery, Wet (Conventional)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

WHMIS 2015 United States (US) According to: OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 HCS

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

OSHA HCS 2012 • Under normal use and handling, there will be no contact with the internal components of the battery. Under normal use and handling, these products do not emit hazardous substances. Misuse of the product may result in a release of battery electrolyte. Classifications provided are for the battery electrolyte and are only applicable in the event that the electrolyte is released. Explosives 1.3 Acute Toxicity Oral 4 Skin Corrosion 1B Serious Eye Damage 1 Acute Toxicity Inhalation 2 Carcinogenicity 2 Reproductive Toxicity 1A Specific Target Organ Toxicity Repeated Exposure 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity Repeated Exposure 2 WHMIS 2015 • Under normal use and handling, there will be no contact with the internal components of the battery. Under normal use and handling, these products do not emit hazardous substances. Misuse of the product may result in a release of battery electrolyte. Classifications provided are for the battery electrolyte and are only applicable in the event that the electrolyte is released. Acute Toxicity Oral 4 Skin Corrosion 1B Serious Eye Damage 1 Acute Toxicity Inhalation 2 Carcinogenicity 2 Reproductive Toxicity 1A Specific Target Organ Toxicity Repeated Exposure 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity Repeated Exposure 2

Health hazards

Antimony spots Not Otherwise Classified 1

2.2 Label elements

OSHA HCS 2012 DANGER Hazard • Explosive; fire, blast or projection hazard WHMIS 2015 DANGER Hazard • Harmful if swallowed

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage Fatal if inhaled Suspected of causing cancer. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Causes serious eye damage Fatal if inhaled Suspected of causing cancer. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Causes antimony spots

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames and/or hot surfaces. - No smoking. Keep wetted. Ground and/or bond container and receiving equipment. Do not subject to grinding/shock/friction. Do not breathe mist, vapors, and/or spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Do not breathe mist, vapors, and/or spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.

Response

In case of fire Evacuate area Explosion risk in case of fire. DO NOT fight fire when fire reaches explosives. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Specific treatment, see supplemental first aid information. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. Storage/Disposal • Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Store in accordance with local, regional, national, and/or international regulations. Dispose of content and/or container in accordance with local, regional, national, and/or international regulations. Supplemental • This product consists of ingredients of unknown toxicity: 56-85% via oral route, 60-85% via information inhalation route IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Specific treatment, see supplemental first aid information. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. Storage/Disposal • Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Dispose of content and/or container in accordance with local, regional, national, and/or international regulations. Supplemental • This product consists of ingredients of unknown toxicity: 56-85% via oral route, 60-85% via information inhalation route

Other hazards

OSHA HCS 2012 • Causes antimony spots. Under United States Regulations (29 CFR 1910.1200 - Hazard Communication Standard), this product is considered hazardous. Canada According to: WHMIS 2015

2.3 Other hazards

WHMIS 2015 • This material is explosive; there is an extreme risk that explosives involved in a fire may detonate. In Canada, the product mentioned above is considered hazardous under the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).

Further information

As an article this material does not legally require an SDS.