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SECTION 2: Hazards identification

1272/2008 VRLA Battery *Non-Hazardous:- The VRLA Battery presents no chemical hazards during the normal operation provided our recommendations for handling, storage, transport and usage are observed

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

This product does not meet the criteria for classification in any hazard class according to Regulation according (EC) No 1272/2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures. However a safety to CLP data sheet is being supplied for it to meet customer’s requirements for similar information. Regulation (EC) 2.1.1 Additional No *The following information is offered for general hazard considerations 1272/2008 Information Mechanical VRLA Batteries can be heavy. Correct manual handling techniques and/or mechanical lifting aides (e.g. Fork Lift Truck) must be used Electrical VRLA Batteries can contain large amounts of electrical energy which can give high discharge currents and severe electrical shock of the terminals are short circuited. Chemical • VRLA Batteries emit hydrogen gas which is highly flammable and will form explosive mixtures in air from approx. 4% to 76%. This can be ignited by a spark at any voltage, naked flames or other sources of ignition • If the battery is broken and the internal components exposed, hazards may exist which require careful attention. 2.1.2 * In case of accidental damage causing cracks, splits or rupture of the battery case Plate Grids and • Metallic Lead, Lead alloys and Lead inorganic compounds: Active • Lead poisoning is usually caused by inhalation of minute particles of Lead fume and dust, which are Materials: absorbed by the blood stream from the lungs and deposited in the bone marrow. • Lead is only slowly released from the bones and thus has an accumulative effect causing chronic poisoning. • TOXIC by ingestion or inhalation of dust, vapour or fume • May cause harm to the unborn child • Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed • Danger of cumulative effects Battery *Dilute Sulphuric acid electrolyte Severe IRRITATION and DAMAGE to internal tissues if swallowed, IRRITATION of eyes and skin and may cause BURNS and DERMATITIS. Battery case *ABS (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene Copolymer) Standard Grade, UL94:HB & Flame material Retardant (V0) Grade, UL94:V0. No Hazard in normal use. Material can burn in a fire with toxic smoke and decomposition products. Separator *Absorbent Glass Matt (AGM) Separator material The fibres may cause IRRITATION to skin or eyes upon exposure, and to internal tissues if inhaled or swallowed. 1 For full text of Hazard Statements (H-No’s) see SECTION 16