Valve Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) Batteries / Lead acid battery

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H302+H332, H314, H318, H332, H360, H373, H412

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

The classification of the substance or the mixture which results from the application of the classification criteria in Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008.

Health hazards

Acute Tox. 4; H302: Acute toxicity (oral), category 4. Harmful if swallowed. Acute Tox. 4; H332: Acute toxicity (inhalation), category 4. Harmful if inhaled. 1 Skin Corr. 1A; H314: Causes skin irritation, category 1A. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Eye Dam. 1; H318: Causes serious eye damage, category 1. Causes serious eye damage. Repr. 1A; H360: Reproductive toxicity, category 1A. May damage fertility or the unborn child. STOT RE 2; H373: Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, category 2. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Environmental hazards

Aquatic Chronic 3; H412: Hazardous to the aquatic environment - chronic, category 3. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

2.2 Label elements

Label in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008.

Hazardous Ingredients

Contains lead. Contains sulfuric acid 8,4%. The concentration of the absorbed dilute sulfuric acid depends on the degree battery charge.

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

H302+H332: Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H360: May damage fertility or the unborn child. 2 H373: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements

P101: If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/ gas/mist/vapours/spray. P263: Avoid contact during preg- nancy/while nursing. P264: Wash … thoroughly after handling. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P330+P331: IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. 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/attention. P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P405: Store locked up. P501: Dispose of contents/container to in accordance with local/regional/national/ international regulation (to be specified). Supplemental information on the label: The product is not dangerous when the recommended precautions are used when handling the product.

2.3 Other hazards

The product is not dangerous if it is not damaged and if the instructions are followed handling.