Gel Lead Acid Battery

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Material is an article. No health effects are expected during normal use of this product as sold. Hazardous exposure may occur when the product is heated, oxidized or otherwise processed, damaged or subjected to misuse. Follow Upower’s instructions for installation, service and use. No hazards occur during the normal operation of a Lead Acid Battery (gel electrolyte) as it is described in the instructions for use that are provided with the battery. Lead acid Batteries have three significant characteristics:  They contain gel 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. Note: The Batteries have to be marked with the symbols listed under section15.

2.3 Other hazards

Under normal conditions of use, no health effects are expected.

Potential health effects

Acute Chronic Inhalation Contents of an open battery can cause Repeated and prolonged respiratory irritation. exposure may cause irritation. Eye Exposure to dust may cause irritation. No data available. Ingestion Lead ingestion may cause abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and severe No data available cramping. 3. Composition and Information on the main Ingredients1) CAS no. Material Description Content Hazards Category and [% of Statement Code, GHS weight] pictograms 7439-92-1 Lead Grid ~ 30 (metallic lead2, lead alloys with possible traces of Dgr additives) Repr. 1A - H360Df | Lact– H362 n.a. Active Mass 3 ~ 30 (Battery Oxide, inorganic lead compounds) Dgs Repr. 1A - H360Df | Acute Tox. 4 - H332 | Acute Tox. 4 - H302 | STOT RE 2 - H373 | Aquatic Acute 1 - H400 | Aquatic Chronic 1 H410 7664-93-9 Electrolyte/sulphuric acid 4 ~ 20 (Battery Gel) Dgs SkinCorr.1A - H 314 7631-86-9 Silicon dioxide ~ 10 H319 Eye damage/Eye irritation, H335 Respiratory Irritation, H373 Organs (lung) damage. 1 Contents may vary due to performance data of the battery/cell 2 Lead metal (CAS 7439-92-1) is classified as a substance of very high concern under REACH 3 Composition of active mass depends on the state of charge 4 Density of the electrolyte varies in accordance to the state of charge n.a. Plastic Container / Plastic ~ 10 Parts 5