Maintenance Free Valve Regulated Lead Acid Battery

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

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

2.2 Label elements

HEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL PHYSICAL

Hazard statements

DANGER!

Precautionary statements

Causes severe skin burns and serious eye damage. Wash thoroughly after handling. May damage fertility or the unborn child if Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. ingested or inhaled. May cause cancer if ingested or inhaled. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing, eye protection/face protection. Causes damage to central nervous system, blood Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. and kidneys through prolonged or repeated exposure. May form explosive air/gas mixture during Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. charging. Extremely flammable gas (hydrogen). Contact with internal components may cause irritation or severe burns. Avoid contact with internal acid. Explosive, fire, blast, or projection hazard. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin. May cause harm to breast-fed children Harmful if Obtain special instructions before use. swallowed, inhaled, or contact with skin Causes Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read skin irritation, serious eye damage. and understood Avoid contact during pregnancy/while nursing Keep away from heat./sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking

2.3 Other hazards

Mechanical VRLA Batteries can be heavy. Correct manual handling techniques and/or mechanical lifting aides (e.g. Fork Lift Truck) must be used. Electrical VRLA Batteries can contain large amounts of electrical energy which can give very high discharge currents and severe electrical shock if the terminals are short circuited. Chemical -The VRLA Battery presents no chemical hazards during the normal operation provided the recommendations for handling, storage, transport and usage are observed. -VRLA Batteries emit hydrogen gas which is highly flammable and will form explosive mixtures in air from approx. 4% to 76%. This can be ignited by a spark at any voltage, naked flames or other sources of ignition. -If the battery is broken and the internal components exposed, hazards may exist which require careful attention. SECTION 3: HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS/ IDENTITY INFORMATION COMPONENTS Approx. % by CAS Number Air Exposure Limits (μg/m3) LD50 Wt. ACGIH TLV OSHA NIOSH ORAL (mg/kg) Inorganic Lead/Lead 65%-75% 7439-92-1 150 50 10 -- Compounds Tin <0.5% 7440-31-5 2000 -- Calcium <0.1% 7440-70-2 -- Dilute Sulfuric Acid ~20% 7664-93-9 1000 2.14 Fiberglass Separator ~5% -- Case Material: ~5% 9003-56-9 -- Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES FOR ACUTE EXPOSURE This information is of relevance only if the VRLA Battery has suffered damage, is broken and persons have direct contact with the internal components. Plate Grids Inhalation Remove the person from exposure to fresh air. Seek advice from a medical and Active doctor materials