Lithium Rechargeable Battery

Hazard statements (CLP)

H228, H300+H330, H317, H319, H334, H340, H350, H360, H372, H410

Code

Statements

H228

Flammable solid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand Classification under Work Safe New Zealand Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand GHS Classification

Physical hazards

Flammable solids Category 2

Health hazards

Acute Oral Toxicity Category 2 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Respiratory Sensitization Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1

Environmental hazards

Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1 Label Elements

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements H228 - Flammable solid H300 + H330 - Fatal if swallowed or if inhaled H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H334 - May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled H340 - May cause genetic defects H350 - May cause cancer H360 - May damage fertility or the unborn child H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Prevention

P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P284 - In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection

Response

P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P330 - Rinse mouth P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish

Storage

P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P405 - Store locked up

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical hazards Flammable solids Category 2 Health hazards Acute Oral Toxicity Category 2 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Respiratory Sensitization Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Environmental hazards Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity