Valve Regulated Sealed Lead-Acid Battery

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview NOTE: Under normal conditions of battery use, internal components will not present a health hazard. The following information is provided for battery acid and lead exposure that may occur during battery production or container break ageor under extreme heat conditions such as fire In case of rupture: Corrosive The product causes burns of eyes, skin and mucous membranes. Appearance Black Physical State Bonded, fibrous glass web, Odor None Solid.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Skin contact. Acute Toxicity Eyes Skin Inhalation Ingestion Corrosive to the eyes and may cause severe damage including blindness. Causes burns. harmful by inhalation. Contact with moist mucous membranes of the respiratory system can cause caustic condition resulting in burns. harmful if swallowed. Can burn mouth, throat, and stomach.

Potential chronic health

Lead compounds may be absorbed by ingestion, by inhalation and through the skin. Lead may damage kidney function, the blood forming system and the reproductive system. Avoid repeated exposure. Main Symptoms Severe exposures can lead to shock, circulatory collapse, and death Lead poisoning is characterized by a metallic taste in the mouth, loss of appetite indigestion, nausea, vomiting, constipation, sleep disturbances and overall weakness

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

None known.

Environmental hazards

See Section 12 for additional Ecological Information.