Valve Regulated Sealed Lead-Acid Battery (VRLA, SLA)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

DANGER! Electrical Safety Due to the battery's low internal resistance and high power density, high levels of short circuit current can be developed across the battery terminals. Do not rest tools or cables on the battery. Use insulated tools only. Follow all installation instructions and diagrams when installing or maintaining battery systems. This product is a sealed item which should not normally cause exposure to internally contained substances during transport or use. The following hazard information applies only in cases where the item has become damaged and has allowed contents to become exposed Category GHS Codes Health STOT RE 2 H302/H312/H332 Acute Tox. 4 H314 Repr. 1A H315/H318 Skin Corr. 1A H302/H313/H332 Flamm Gas 1 Aquatic Acute 1 H350 Aquatic Chronic 1 H360 Description Harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or in contact with skin. Acid causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes skin irritation, serious eye damage. Contact with internal components may cause irritation or severe burns. May cause cancer if ingested or inhaled. May damage fertility or the unborn child if ingested or inhaled. H373 Causes damage to central nervous system, blood and kidneys through prolonged or repeated exposure if ingested or inhaled. H220 Extremely flammable gas (hydrogen). May form explosive air/gas mixture during charging. H203 Explosive, fire, blast or projection hazard. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P314 If exposed/concerned, or if you feel unwell seek medical attention/advice. P301/330/331 IF SWALLOWED OR CONSUMED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. P303/361/353 IF ON CLOTHING OR SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304/340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P305/351/338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P311 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. H36 Handling: P201 May cause harm to breast-fed children. Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P263 Avoid contact during pregnancy/while nursing. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat drink or smoke when using this product. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P403/P405 Store locked up, in a well-ventilated area, in accordance with local and national regulation. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local & national laws. P201 Keep out of reach of children. WARNING: Batteries subjected to abusive charging at excessively high currents for prolonged periods of time without vent caps in place may create a surrounding atmosphere of an offensive, strong inorganic acid mist containing sulfuric acid. Reactivity: highly reactive with water and alkalis