Valve Regulated Lead Acid Battery (including Absorbed Glass Mat - AGM)

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 Skin Corrosion 1B Serious Eye Damage 1 Acute Toxicity Inhalation 2 Carcinogenicity 2 Reproductive Toxicity 1A Specific Target Organ Toxicity Repeated Exposure 1 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. Skin Corrosion 1B Serious Eye Damage 1 Acute Toxicity Inhalation 2 Carcinogenicity 2 Reproductive Toxicity 1A Specific Target Organ Toxicity Repeated Exposure 1

2.2 Label elements

OSHA HCS 2012 DANGER Hazard • Explosive; fire, blast or projection hazard WHMIS 2015 DANGER Hazard • Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Hazard statements

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 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.

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: 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 accordance with local, regional, national, and/or international regulations. Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Dispose of content and/or container in accordance with local, regional, national, and/or international regulations. Supplemental • 72 - 90 percent of this product consists of an ingredient of unknown toxicity. information 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: 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 • 72 - 90 percent of this product consists of an ingredient of unknown toxicity. information

2.3 Other hazards

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

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.