VALVE REGULATED LEAD ACID

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H303, H314, H332, H410, H431

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

Classification according to GHS

Classified as Hazardous according to the Hazardous Substances (Minimum Degrees of Hazard) Regulations 2001, New Zealand. Classified as Dangerous Goods for transport according to the New Zealand Standard NZS 5433:2012 Transport of Dangerous Goods on Land. 6.1D (Inhalation – vapours, dusts or mists) - Substance that is acutely toxic 6.1E (Oral) - Substance that is acutely toxic 8.1A Substance that is corrosive to metals 8.2A Substance that is corrosive to dermal tissue 8.3A Substance that is corrosive to ocular tissue 9.1A Substance that is very ecotoxic in the aquatic environment 9.3A Substance that is very ecotoxic to terrestrial vertebrates

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

H290 May be corrosive to metals. H303 May be harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H332 Harmful if inhaled. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. H431 Very toxic to terrestrial vertebrates.

Hazard pictograms

Exclamation mark,Corrosion,Environment

Prevention

P102 Keep out of reach of children. P103 Read label before use. P104 Read Safety Data Sheet before use. P234 Keep only in original container. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash contaminated skin thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P391 Collect spillage.

Storage

P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in corrosive resistant/ container with a resistant inner liner.

Precautionary statements

Disposal P501 In the case of a substance that is in compliance with a HSNO approval other than a Part 6A (Group Standards) approval, a label must provide a description of one or more appropriate and achievable methods for the disposal of a substance in accordance with the Hazardous Substances (Disposal) Regulations 2001. This may also include any method of disposal that must be avoided. See Section 13 for disposal details. IMPORTANT NOTE(S) During the charging process or during operation they might develop hydrogen gas and oxygen, which under certain circumstances may result in an explosive mixture. Extremely flammable gas (hydrogen) - Explosive, fire, blast or projection hazard The hazard details below refer to the possible release of the product's contents (electrodes). Acid inside the battery can contain lead/lead compounds. Exposure to the lead/lead compounds from the electrode can cause: May damage fertility or the unborn child if ingested or inhaled. May cause harm to breast-fed children. May cause cancer if ingested or inhaled. Causes damage to central nervous system, blood and kidneys through prolonged or repeated exposure if ingested or inhaled