Valve Regulated Lead Acid Battery

2.2 Label elements

2001/58/EC-MSDS Content, and 1907/2006/EC-REACH), and an MSDS/SDS is required for this product considering that when used as recommended or intended, or under ordinary conditions, it may present a health and safety exposure or other hazard. Valve Regulated Lead Acid Gel Battery, Non-Spillable

Additional information

This product may not be compatible with all environments, such as those containing liquid solvents or extreme temperature or pressure. Please request information if considering use under extreme conditions or use beyond current product labeling. 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, Eye Corrosion – Corrosive* hydrogen (during charging) Skin Corrosion – Corrosive* CN - NL Skin Sensitization – NL EU - NL Mutagenicity/Carcinogenicity – NL Reproductive/Developmental – NL Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated) – NL

Hazard pictograms

C (Corrosive)

Precautionary statements

Contact with internal components may cause Keep out of reach of children. Keep irritation or severe burns. Irritating to eyes, containers tightly closed. respiratory system, and skin. Avoid heat, sparks, and open flame while charging batteries. Avoid contact with internal acid/ gel. EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: May form explosive air/gas mixture during charging. Contact with internal components may cause irritation of severe burns. 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 of internal electrolyte gel with eyes may cause severe burns or blindness. SKIN: Direct contact of internal electrolyte gel with the skin may cause skin irritation or damaging burns. INGESTION: Swallowing this product may cause severe burns to the esophagus and digestive tract and harmful or fatal lead poisoning. 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.

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. Chronic inhalation of sulfuric acid mist may increase the risk of lung cancer.

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.