Sealed Maintenance Free Lead Acid Battery

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Hazards Classification

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements Harmful if swallowed Harmful if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Causes serious eye irritation May cause cancer May damage fertility May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure This product is an article that contains a chemical substance. Safety information is given for exposure to the article as sold. The intended use of the product should not result in exposure to the chemical substance AUS sales@valen.com.au NZ sales@valen.co.nz INDUSTRIAL BATTERY & ENERGY STORAGE SOLUTION PROVIDER Precautionary Statements – Prevention Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Use personal protective equipment as required Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray

Response

• Immediately call the POISON HOTLINE or Doctor • Specific treatment Eyes • Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing, immediately call the POISON HOTLINE or Doctor. Skin • Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before use. Inhalation • Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call the POISON HOTLINE or Doctor if you feel unwell. Ingestion • Call the POISON HOTLINE or Doctor immediately. • Rinse mouth • Do NOT induce vomiting. Unknown Toxicity 0.6% of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown toxicity

Further information

Very toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects

Interactions with other chemicals

Use of alcoholic beverages may enhance toxic effects AUS 1300 734 253 NZ 0800 734 253 5

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

This chemical is not considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). This product is an article that is a sealed battery and as such, does not require an MSDS per the OSHA hazard communication standard unless ruptured. The hazard indicated are for a ruptured battery. Acute Toxicity – Oral Category 4 Acute Toxicity – Inhalation (Gases) Category 4 Acute Toxicity – Inhalation (Vapours) Category 4 Acute Toxicity – Inhalation (Dusts/Mists) Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 Sub-category A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1A Reproductive Toxicity Category 1A Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure) Category 2 Emergency Overview Signal Word Danger Hazard Statements Harmful if swallowed Harmful if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Causes serious eye irritation May cause cancer May damage fertility May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure This product is an article that contains a chemical substance. Safety information is given for exposure to the article as sold. The intended use of the product should not result in exposure to the chemical substance. 4 AUS sales@valen.com.au NZ sales@valen.co.nz INDUSTRIAL BATTERY & ENERGY STORAGE SOLUTION PROVIDER Precautionary Statements – Prevention • Obtain special instructions before use • Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood • Use personal protective equipment as required • Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling • Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product • Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area • Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray Precautionary Statements – Response • Immediately call the POISON HOTLINE or Doctor • Specific treatment Eyes • Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing, immediately call the POISON HOTLINE or Doctor. Skin • Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before use. Inhalation • Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call the POISON HOTLINE or Doctor if you feel unwell. Ingestion • Call the POISON HOTLINE or Doctor immediately. • Rinse mouth • Do NOT induce vomiting. Unknown Toxicity 0.6% of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown toxicity Other Information Very toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects Interactions with Other Chemicals Use of alcoholic beverages may enhance toxic effects AUS 1300 734 253 NZ 0800 734 253 5 Section 4 First Aid Measures Sulphuric Acid Precaution (ONLY A DANGER IF CASING IS COMPROMISED/DAMAGED) • Skin Exposure: if the internal battery materials of an opened battery cell meet the skin, immediately flush with plenty of hand soap and water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if the contact area is larger or if blisters form. • Eye Contact: Seek medical attention immediately. Flush thoroughly with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes or until medical attention arrives. Assure adequately flushing by separating the eyelid with fingers. • Ingestion: Seek medical attention immediately. If the patient is still conscious, flush mouth with water, have the patient drink milk or sodium bicarbonate solution. DO NOT