SEALED LEAD ACID BATTERY

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: This product is a nonspillable lead acid battery. The information below is intended for repeated and prolonged contact with the battery contents in an occupational setting. In the absence of an incident or accident, is not likely to apply to normal product use. However, this Safety Data Sheet (SDS) contains valuable information critical to the safe handling and proper use of this product. This SDS should be retained and available for employees and other users of this product. Always be aware of the risk of fire, explosion, or burns. Do not short circuit the (+) and (-) terminals with any other metals. Do not disassemble or modify the battery. Do not solder a battery directly. Keep away from fire or open flame. Appearance Battery Physical State Solid containing liquid Odor Characteristic

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 B Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 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 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

Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician for all exposures IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing 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 IF SWALLOWED: 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