PowerLYTE

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard statements

This product is classified as: C, Corrosive. Hazardous according to the criteria of SWA. Dangerous according to IATA criteria. H290: May be corrosive to metals. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H335: May cause respiratory irritation.

SUSMP Classification

None allocated

ADG classification

Class 8 Corrosive Substances

UN Number

2800, BATTERIES, WET, NON-SPILLABLE, electric storage

Signal word

DANGER Corrosive to metals Category 1 Skin Corrosion Category 1

Prevention

P102: Keep out of reach of children. P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P281: Use personal protective equipment as required.

Response

P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician. P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308+P313 If exposed or concerned Get medical advice P390: Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P370+P378: Not combustible. Use extinguishing media suited to burning materials. Water fog or fine spray is the preferred medium for large fires.

Storage

P405: Store locked up. P402+P404: Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.

Disposal

P501: See Section 13 of this SDS for detailed disposal instructions. Emergency Overview Physical Description & Colour: Batteries of various sizes and weights. Odour: No odour.

Health hazards

There is no possibility of exposure to lead and other ingredients unless the battery is destroyed. Sulfuric acid mist causes coughing and will burn eyes and skin. Lead is a cumulative poison and is both carcinogenic and mutagenic.