Non-Spillable Batteries

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H314, H318, H332, H335, H360Df, H370, H372, H373, H400, H401

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA 2.1 Overview This product is a battery with the GHS Label: Valve Regulated Lead Acid Battery, Non-Spillable. Under normal conditions, this product is sealed and does not leak or vent gasses or hazardous substances. There is no contact with the internal components of the battery or the chemical hazards under normal product use and handling. In the absence of an accident or incident, the classifications below are not likely to apply. Nevertheless, this Safety Data Sheet (SDS) contains valuable information critical to the safe handling and proper use of this product. This SDS should be retained and made available to employees and other users of this product. The information in the classifications below in Section 2.2 and Section 2.3 apply to contact with discharged sulfuric battery electrolyte, which could occur during an accident or incident. This could occur under severe over- charge conditions where there may be venting of sulfuric acid gas and could also occur when hazards are presented during reclamation (recycling).

Health hazards

Acute Toxicity – Oral Category 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed Acute Toxicity - Inhalation Category 4 H332 Harmful if inhaled Skin Corrosion / Irritation Category 1A H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Reproductive Toxicity Category 1A H360Df May damage the unborn child. Suspected of damaging fertility Specific Target Organ Category 1 H372 Toxicity (Repeated Exposure) Causes damage to organs (respiratory system) through prolonged or repeated exposure Specific Target Organ Category 2 H373 Toxicity (Repeated Exposure) May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Serious Eye Damage / Eye Category 1 Irritation H318 Causes serious eye damage Specific Target Organ Category 3 Toxicity (Single Exposure) H335 May cause respiratory irritation Specific Target Organ Category 1 H370 Toxicity (Single Exposure) Causes damage to organs (respiratory system)

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the Aquatic Category 1 Acute H400 Very toxic to aquatic life Hazardous to the Aquatic Category 1 H401 Chronic Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Physical hazards

not classified

Signal word

DANGER DANGER

2.2 Label elements

Placards are only required for transportation of spent or damaged batteries destined for reclamation (recycling). 2.3 Canada

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

D1A Class D - Poisonous and Infectious Material, Division 1: Materials causing immediate and serious toxic effects, Subdivision A: Very toxic material D2A Class D- Poisonous and Infectious Material, Division 2: Materials causing other toxic effects, Subdivision A: Very toxic material E Class E – Corrosive Material

2.3 Other hazards

In Canada, sealed lead-acid batteries are considered as hazardous according to the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).

Prevention

Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Obtain special instructions before use Use personal protective equipment as required Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Use only outdoors or in a properly ventilated area Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Avoid release into the environment Keep out of reach of children Do not attempt to remove cover Avoid heat, sparks and open flame while charging batteries Avoid contact with internal acid Always be aware of the risk of fire, explosion or burns Do not solder a battery directly Keep away from fire or open flame Do not disassemble or modify the battery Do not short circuit the positive and negative terminals with any other metals

Response

Immediately call a poison center or doctor/physician IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a poison center or doctor/physician IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a poison center or doctor/physician if you feel unwell IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting

Storage

Store locked up

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant in accordance with applicable regulations 2.5 OSHA Regulatory Status This product is considered hazardous by the OSHA HCS (Hazard Communication Standard), WHMIS (Work- place Hazardous Materials Information System), IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health), ISO (International Organization for Standardization) and by EU Directive (67/548/EEC) and a SDS is required for this product considering that when used as recommended or intended, or under ordinary conditions, it may present a health and safety exposure or other hazard.