Lead-Acid Battery

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

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Danger Category GHS Codes Description H302/H312/H332 Harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or in contact with skin. H314 Acid causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H315/H318 Causes skin irritation, serious eye damage. H302/H313/H332 Contact with internal components may cause irritation or severe burns. H350 May cause cancer if ingested or inhaled. H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child if ingested or inhaled. H373 Health: STOT RE 2 H220 Acute Tox. 4 Repr. 1A H203 Skin Corr. 1A H410 Flam. Gas 1 P260 Carc. 1A (arsenic) P314 Causes damage to central nervous system, blood and kidneys through prolonged or repeated exposure if ingested or inhaled. Extremely flammable gas (hydrogen). May form explosive air/gas mixture during charging. Explosive, fire, blast or projection hazard. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. If exposed/concerned, or if you feel unwell seek medical attention/advice. P301/330/331 Aquatic Chronic 1 Aquatic Acute 1 P303/361/353 IF SWALLOWED OR CONSUMED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. IF ON CLOTHING OR SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304/340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P305/351/338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P311 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. H362 May cause harm to breast-fed children. P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P263 Avoid contact during pregnancy/while nursing. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P270 Handling: P280 Do not eat drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P403/P405 Store locked up, in a well-ventilated area, in accordance with local and national regulation. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local & national laws. P201 Keep out of reach of children. WARNING: Batteries subjected to abusive charging at excessively high currents for prolonged periods of time without vent caps in place may create a surrounding atmosphere of the offensive strong inorganic acid mist containing sulfuric acid. Page 1 of 7 170 2515 Reactivity: Highly reactive with water and alkalis