Triathlon AGM Batteries

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

No hazards occur during the normal operation of a Lead Acid Battery as it is described in the instructions for use that are provided with the Battery. Lead-acid Batteries have three significant characteristics: They contain an electrolyte which contains diluted sulphuric acid. Sulphuric acid may cause severe chemical burns. During the charging process or during operation they might develop hydrogen gas and oxygen, which under certain circumstances may result in an explosive mixture. They can contain a considerable amount of energy, which may be a source of high electrical current and a severe electrical shock in the event of a short circuit. The Batteries have to be marked with the symbols listed under item 15. 3. COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION OF THE MAIN INGREDIENTS1 Content Hazard Category and Statement Code, CAS-No. Description (% of weight) GHS pictograms Lead Grid 7439-92-1 (metallic lead, lead alloyswith possible ~ 32 traces of additives) Dgr Repr. 1A - H360Df I Lact-H362 n.a. Active Mass2 ~ 32 Dgs (BatteryOxide, inorganic lead compounds) Repr. 1A - H360Df I Acute Tox. 4 - H332 I Acute Tox. 4 - H302 I STOT RE 2 - H373 I Aquatic Acute 1 - H400 I Aquatic Chronic 1 H410 Electrolyte 3 7664-93-9 ~ 29 (diluted sulphuric acid with additives) Dgs SkinCorr. 1A - H314 n.a. Plastic Container / Plastic Parts 4 ~ 7 1 Contents may vary due to performance data of the battery/cell. 2 Composition of active mass depends on the state of charge. 3 Density of the electrolyte varies in accordance to the state of charge. 4 Composition of the plastic container may vary due to different customer requirements. 2 Material/Product Safety Data Sheet for Lead-Acid batteries AGM