Lead acid battery, wet

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

HEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL PHYSICAL Acute Toxicity Category 4 Aquatic Chronic 1 Explosive Chemical, (Oral/Dermal/Inhalation) Division 1.3 Skin Corrosion / Irritation Category 1A Aquatic Acute 1 Eye Damage Category 1 Reproductive Category 1A Carcinogenicity (lead compounds) Category 1B Carcinogenicity (arsenic) Category 1A Carcinogenicity (acid mist) Category 1A Specific Target Organ Toxicity Category 2 (repeated exposure)

Hazard statements

• DANGER! • Contact with internal components may cause irritation • Harmful if swallowed, inhaled or in contact with skin or severe burns • Acid causes severe skin burns and eye damage • Causes damage to central nervous system, blood and kidneys through prolonged or repeated exposure if • May damage fertility or the unborn child if ingested ingested or inhaled or inhaled • Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin • May cause harm to breast-fed children • May form explosive air/gas mixture during charging • May cause cancer if ingested or inhaled • Extremely fl ammable gas (hydrogen) • Causes skin irritation, serious eye damage • Explosive, fi re, blast or projection hazard

Signal word

DANGER!

Precautionary statements

• Obtain special instructions before use • If on clothing or skin (or hair): Remove / take off • Do not handle until all safety precautions have immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it been read and understood before reuse; Rinse skin (hair) with water/shower • Wash thoroughly after handling • If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing; Immediately call poison • Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product center or doctor • Avoid contact during pregnancy/while nursing • If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes; • Wear protective gloves/protective clothing, Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do; eye protection/face protection Continue rinsing; If exposed/concerned or if you feel unwell seek medical attention/advice • Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray • Store locked up, in a well ventilated area, in accordance • Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area with local and national regulation • Avoid contact with internal acid • Dispose of contents/container in accordance with • Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray local and national regulation • Keep away from heat/sparks/open fl ames/hot surfaces • Keep out of reach of children • If swallowed or consumed: Rinse mouth; Do not induce vomiting; Call poison center / doctor if you feel unwell