BATTERIES, WET, FILLED WITH ACID, electric storage

Hazard statements (CLP)

H203, H302, H312, H314, H332, H350, H360, H370, H372, H402, H410

Code

Statements

H203

Explosive; fire, blast or projection hazard

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Explosive Division 1.3, Acute Toxicity (Oral) Category 4, Acute Toxicity (Dermal) Category 4, Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) Category 4, Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1A, Serious Eye Damage Category 1, Carcinogenicity Category 1, Reproductive Toxicity Category 1, Specific target [1] organ toxicity - single exposure Category 1, Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure Category 1, Acute Aquatic Hazard Category 3, Chronic Aquatic Hazard Category 1 Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from CCID EPA NZ; 3. Classification drawn from Regulation (EU) No 1272/2008 - Annex VI Determined by Chemwatch using GHS/HSNO criteria 1.3B, 1.3C, 1.3F, 1.3G, 1.3H, 1.3J, 1.3K, 1.3L, 6.1D (dermal), 6.1D (inhalation), 6.1D (oral), 8.2A, 8.3A, 6.7A, 6.8A, 6.9A, 9.1A, 9.1D

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

H203 Explosive; fire, blast or projection hazard. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H312 Harmful in contact with skin. H332 Harmful if inhaled. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H350 May cause cancer. H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. H370 Causes damage to organs. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H402 Harmful to aquatic life. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P230 Keep wetted with phlegmatizer. P234 Keep only in original packaging. P250 Do not subject to grinding/shock/sources of friction. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273 Avoid release to the environment.

Response

P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. 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+P311 IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider. P321 Specific treatment (see advice on this label). P370+P372+P380+P373 In case of fire: Explosion risk. Evacuate area. DO NOT fight fire when fire reaches explosives. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P391 Collect spillage. P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider/if you feel unwell. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

Storage

P405 Store locked up. P401 Store in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container to authorised hazardous or special waste collection point in accordance with any local regulation.