Valve Regulated Lead Acid Battery

Sigma Power Systems

Revision date : 2011-02-07

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Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

EC/CAS

7664-93-9

Name of the chemical

sulphuric acid

Concentration

N/A

EC/CAS

7440-36-0

Name of the chemical

Antimony

Concentration

N/A

EC/CAS

7440-38-2

Name of the chemical

Arsenic (As)

Concentration

N/A

EC/CAS

7440-31-5

Name of the chemical

Tin

Concentration

N/A

EC/CAS

9003-07-0

Name of the chemical

polypropylene wax

Concentration

N/A

EC/CAS

231-146-5

Name of the chemical

Antimony and its compounds

Concentration

N/A

EC/CAS

231-148-6

Name of the chemical

Arsenic and its compounds

Concentration

N/A

General Information

Revision date

2011-02-07

Product name

Valve Regulated Lead Acid Battery

Product Synonyms

Sealed Lead Acid, Gel Absorbed Electrolyte Sealed; Valve-Regulated Non-Spillable

Chemical name

This product is a absorbed electrolyte type lead acid storage battery

1.2.1 Relevant identified uses

Industrial/Commercial electrical storage batteries This product is considered a Hazardous Substance, Preparation or Article that is regulated under US-OSHA; CAN-WHMIS; IOSH; ISO; UK-CHIP; or EU Directives (67/548/EEC-Dangerous Substance Labeling, 98/24/EC-Chemical Agents at Work, 99/45/EC-Preparation Labeling, 2001/58/EC-MSDS Content, and 1907/2006/EC-REACH), and an MSDS/SDS is required

Manufacturer Name

Sigma Power Systems

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Company Information

company name

Sigma Power Systems

Section 2

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Health Environmental Physical Acute Toxicity – Not listed (NL) Aquatic Toxicity – NL NFPA – Flammable gas, hydrogen Eye Corrosion – Corrosive* (during charging) Skin Corrosion – Corrosive* CN - NL Skin Sensitization – NL EU - NL Mutagenicity/Carcinogenicity – NL Reproductive/Developmental – NL Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated) – NL *as sulfuric acid

2.2 Label elements

Valve Regulated Lead Acid Gel Battery, Non-Spillable

Hazard pictograms

C (Corrosive)

Precautionary statements

Contact with internal components may cause irritation or Keep out of reach of children. Keep containers tightly severe burns. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and closed. Avoid heat, sparks, and open flame while charging skin. batteries. Avoid contact with internal acid/ gel. EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: May form explosive air/gas mixture during charging. Contact with internal components may cause irritation or severe burns. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin. Prolonged inhalation or ingestion may result in serious damage to health. Pregnant women exposed to internal components may experience reproductive/developmental effects.

Potential health effects

EYES: Direct contact of internal electrolyte gel with eyes may cause severe burns or blindness. SKIN: Direct contact of internal electrolyte gel with the skin may cause skin irritation or damaging burns. INGESTION: Swallowing this product may cause severe burns to the esophagus and digestive tract and harmful or fatal lead poisoning. Lead ingestion may cause nausea, vomiting, weight loss, abdominal spasms, fatigue, and pain in the arms, legs and joints. INHALATION: Respiratory tract irritation and possible long-term effects.

Acute Health Hazards

Repeated or prolonged contact may cause mild skin irritation.

Health hazards

Lead poisoning if persons are exposed to internal components of the batteries. Lead absorption may cause nausea, vomiting, weight loss, abdominal spasms, fatigue, pain in the arms, legs and joints. Other effects may include central nervous system damage, kidney dysfunction, and potential reproductive effects. Chronic inhalation of sulfuric acid mist may increase the risk of lung cancer.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Respiratory and skin diseases may predispose the user to acute and chronic effects of sulfuric acid and/or lead. Children and pregnant women must be protected from lead exposure. Persons with kidney disease may be at increased risk of kidney failure.

Additional information

No health effects are expected related to normal use of this product as sold.

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