LEAD ACID BATTERIES

Hazard statements (CLP)

H203, H314, H362

Code

Statements

H203

Explosive; fire, blast or projection hazard

Hazard statements

IDENTIFICATION HEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL PHYSICAL Acute Toxicity (Oral/Dermal/Inhalation) Category 4 Aquatic Chronic 1 Explosive Chemical, Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1A Aquatic Acute 1 Division 1.3 Eye Damage Category 1 Reproductive Category 1A Carcinogenicity (lead compounds) Category 1B Carcinogenicity (arsenic) Category 1A Carcinogenicity (acid mist) Category 1A Specific Target Organ Toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 2 DANGER!

Precautionary statements

Harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or in contact with skin. Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Acid causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Wash thoroughly after handling. May damage fertility or the unborn child if ingested or inhaled. Do not eat drink or smoke when using this product. May cause harm to breast-fed children. Avoid contact during pregnancy/while nursing. May cause cancer if ingested or inhaled. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing, eye protection/face protection. Causes skin irritation, serious eye damage. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid contact with internal acid. Contact with internal components may cause irritation or severe Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. burns. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking Causes damage to central nervous system, blood and kidneys through prolonged or repeated exposure if ingested or inhaled. IF SWALLOWED OR CONSUMED: rinse mouth. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin. Do NOT induce vomiting. Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. May form explosive air/gas mixture during charging. IF ON CLOTHING OR SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Rinse skin with water/shower. Explosive, fire, blast or projection hazard IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If exposed/concerned, or if you feel unwell seek medical attention/advice. Store locked up, in a well-ventilated area, in accordance with local and national regulation. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local and national regulation. Keep out of reach of children. 1