INDUSTRIAL LEAD ACID BATTERIES

Hazard statements (CLP)

H335

Code

Statements

H335

May cause respiratory irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

SULFURIC ACID INHALATION: Breathing vapors or mist may cause respiratory irritation, cough, increased respiratory rate and impairment of ventilatory capacity at levels of § mg/m’. inflammation of bronchial membrane may occur at 12 - 35 mg/m’. Spillage of acid from batteries in confined areas may lead to over exposure from inhalation of sulfuric acid mist. INGESTION: Swallowing sulfuric acid of any concentration cause burns of mouth, throat, and intestinal track. SKIN: Severe irritation, burning ulceration. Sulfuric acid may cause irritative contact dermatitis. It may aggravate skin diseases such as eczema and contact ermatitis. EYES: Eye irritation frequently occurs at concentrations of 1.1 to 2.4 mg/m’. Higher concentration my cause severe burns, cornea damage and blindness, since contact with suifuric acid results in rapid body tissue destruction. General Effect of Exposure Exposure and/or contact with sulfuric acid may lead to acute irritation of the skin, corneal damage of the eyes, and irritation of the mucous membranes of the eyes and upper respiratory system including lungs. Chronic Exposure: Chronic exposures are known to cause erosion of the teeth, inflammation of the nose, throat and bronchial tubes. LEAD In routine use, no possibility of over exposure to lead, unless battery is broken , destroyed or burnt in fire. Burning the battery can also create fumes from burning jar , which may be toxic. “ACUTE: Acute effects of overexposure to lead are gastrointestinal upset which may be loss of appetite, diarrhea and/or constipation with cramping, difficulty in sleeping, and fatique. CHRONIC: Lead and its compounds may cause chronic anemia, damage to the kidneys and nervous system. Lead may also cause reproductive system damage and can affect developing fetuses in pregnant women.