Lead Acid Battery, Dry

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Health Environmental Physical Acute Toxicity – Not listed (NL) Aquatic Toxicity – NL NFPA – Flammable gas, hydrogen (during Eye Corrosion – NL charging) Skin Corrosion – NL CN - NL Skin Sensitization – NL EU - NL Mutagenicity/Carcinogenicity – NL Reproductive/Developmental – NL Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated) – NL

2.2 Label elements

Lead Acid, Dry

Hazard pictograms

None

Precautionary statements

Contact with internal components may cause irritation. Keep out of reach of children. Keep containers tightly closed. Contact with internal components may irritate skin and Avoid heat, sparks, and open flame while charging batteries. eyes. Avoid contact with internal components. EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: May form explosive air/gas mixture during charging. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin. Prolonged inhalation or ingestion may result in serious damage to health. Pregnant women exposed to internal components may experience reproductive/ developmental effects.

Potential health effects

EYES: Direct contact with internal components may cause severe irritation. SKIN: Direct contact with internal components may cause skin irritation. INGESTION: Swallowing this product may cause irritation to the esophagus and digestive tract. Lead ingestion may cause nausea, vomiting, weight loss, abdominal spasms, fatigue, and pain in the arms, legs and joints. INHALATION: Respiratory tract irritation and possible long-term effects, if lead dust or other components are inhaled.

Acute Health Hazards

Repeated or prolonged contact may cause mild skin irritation.

Health hazards

Lead poisoning if persons are exposed to internal components of the batteries. Lead absorption may cause nausea, vomiting, weight loss, abdominal spasms, fatigue, and pain in the arms, legs and joints. Other effects may include central nervous system damage, kidney dysfunction, and potential reproductive effects.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Respiratory and skin diseases may predispose one to acute and chronic effects of sulfuric acid and/or lead. Children and pregnant women must be protected from lead exposure. Persons with kidney disease may be at increased risk of kidney failure.

Additional information

No health effects are expected related to normal use of this product as sold.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Health Environmental Physical Acute Toxicity – Not listed (NL) Aquatic Toxicity – NL NFPA – Flammable gas, hydrogen (during Eye Corrosion – NL charging) Skin Corrosion – NL CN - NL Skin Sensitization – NL EU - NL Mutagenicity/Carcinogenicity – NL Reproductive/Developmental – NL Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated) – NL