STORAGE BATTERY, WET (NZ)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H301, H314, H332, H341, H350, H360, H362, H370, H372, H410, H432

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

Classification according to GHS

Classified as Dangerous Goods for transport according to the New Zealand Standard NZS 5433:2012 Transport of Dangerous Goods on Land. 6.1C (Oral) - Substance that is acutely toxic 6.1D (Inhalation – vapours, dusts or mists) - Substance that is acutely toxic 6.6B Substance that is a suspected human mutagen 6.7A Substance that is known or presumed to be a human carcinogen 6.8A Substance that is known or presumed to be a human reproductive or developmental toxicant 6.8C Substance that produces toxic human reproductive or developmental effects on or via lactation 6.9A (Single exposure) - Substance that is toxic to human target organs or systems 6.9A (Repeated exposure) - Substance that is toxic to human target organs or systems 8.1A Substance that is corrosive to metals 8.2B 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 9.3B Substance that is ecotoxic to terrestrial vertebrates

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

H290 May be corrosive to metals. H301 Toxic if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H332 Harmful if inhaled. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. H362 May cause harm to breast-fed children. H370 Causes damage to organs. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. H432 Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates.

Hazard pictograms

Corrosion,Skull and crossbones,Exclamation mark,Health hazard,Environment

Prevention

P102 Keep out of reach of children. P103 Read label before use. P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P234 Keep only in original container. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P263 Avoid contact during pregnancy/while nursing. P264 Wash contaminated skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. 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

P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. 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) This product is a 'Manufactured article' and is therefore exempt from the Hazardous Substances (Minimum Degrees of Hazard) Regulations 2001. The hazard categories identified in this SDS are derived from chemicals within the battery and are provided as additional information in case of exposure to battery contents. Exposure to battery contents is not anticipated during normal storage, handling or maintenance of the battery.

Further information

No hazards occur during the normal operation of the Lead Acid Battery as it is described in the instructions for use that are provided with the Battery. Lead-acid Batteries have three significant characteristics. - They contain an electrolyte which contains diluted sulphuric acid. Sulphuric acid may cause severe chemical burns. - During the charging process or during operation they might develop hydrogen gas and oxygen, which under certain circumstances may result in an explosive mixture. - They can contain a considerable amount of energy, which may be a source of high electrical current and a severe electrical shock in the event of a short circuit.