Flooded Motorcycle Batteries: High Performance, Conventional Flooded

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 breakage or under extreme heat conditions such as fire. In case of rupture: Corrosive The product causes burns of eyes, skin and mucous membranes Appearance: No information available, Physical State: Solid. Odor: Odorless

Principle Routes of Exposure

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

Potential chronic health

skin. Lead may damage kidney function, the blood forming system and the reproductive system. Avoid repeated exposure. Severe exposures can lead to shock, circulatory collapse, and death Lead poisoning is characterized by a metallic taste in the mouth, loss of appetite Main Symptoms 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