Lead Acid Batteries

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Appearance Industrial/commercial lead Physical state Sulfuric acid: Liquid Odor Odorless acid battery Lead: Solid

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

This product is a battery. The classification below is based on the battery acid contained in the battery, which would only be released during an incident. Acute toxicity - Oral Category 4 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Dusts/Mists) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Sub-category C Carcinogenicity Category 1A Reproductive toxicity Category 1A Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 2

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed Harmful if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause cancer May damage fertility or the unborn child May cause 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 Use personal protective equipment as required Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray

Response

If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Immediately call a poison center or doctor/physician IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower Wash contaminated clothing before reuse IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Call a poison center or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Rinse mouth Do NOT induce vomiting

Storage

Store locked up

Precautionary statements

Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects