Battery Electric Storage, Wet, NONSPILLABLE, Non- Regulated NONSPILLABLE Absorbed Electrolyte

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

HMIS of Sulphuric acid NFPA of Sulphuric Acid Health: 3 2 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 2 1 Special Hazards: X Rating Codes: 0= Insignificant, 1= Slight, 2= Moderate, 3= High, 4= Extreme HMIS and NFPA Hazard labels are used to identify the battery(s) dilute 1.300sg sulfuric acid. The first number represents the Health hazard, second number represents Fire hazard, and the third number represents the Reactivity hazard. The fourth space identifies the hazardous material, which is acid and/or typical recommended personal protective equipment, i.e., safety glasses, rubber or neoprene gloves etc.

Hazard statements

Sulphuric acid exposure may cause irritation of the skin, corneal damage of the eyes, irritation of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory system, including the lungs. Acute lead exposure may cause GI upset, loss of appetite, diarrhoea, constipation, fatigue, joint pain, and difficulty sleeping.

Precautionary statements

Ingestion of lead occurs by hand to mouth contamination. After handling lead or its compounds, hands must be washed prior to eating or drinking. Metallic lead cannot be absorbed through the skin.

Potential chronic health

Exposure to lead may cause anaemia, kidney damage and damage to the central nervous and reproductive systems. Lead exposure may also affect developing foetuses in pregnant women. Chronic exposure to sulphuric acid may cause scarring of skin and mucous membranes, bronchitis, contact dermatitis, and erosion of tooth enamel. California Proposition 65 Warning – Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compound chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Batteries also contain other chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer. Wash hands after handling.