Safety data sheet

Section 15: Regulatory Information
In accordance with EU Battery Directive and the respective national legislation, Lead Acid batteries have to be marked by a
crossed out dust bin with the chemical symbol for lead shown below, together with the ISO return/recycling symbol.
In addition some of the following hazard symbols described below might apply:
Corrosive Explosive gas mixture Read Instructions
Keep out of reach of children No Smoking, no open flames, no sparks. Wear Safety Goggles.
15.1 STATE REGULATIONS (US):
California proposition 65 warning:
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemical know to the state of California to
cause cancer and reproductive harm. Battery also contain other chemical know to the state California to cause cancer. Wash
hands after handling.
15.2 INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS (Non-US):
National regulations(Canada):
Canadian Domestic Substanc List (DSL):
All ingredients remaining in the finished product as distributed into commerce are included on the Domestic Substances List.
Canada NDSL:
None of the components on this SDS are listed on the Canadian NDSL
WHMIS Classifications:
Class E: Corrosive materials present at greater than 1%
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the SDS
contains all the information required by the Controlled Products Regulations.
About Battery Handling, please see the OSHA 29 CFR 1910.268(b) as below:
910.268(b)(2)(i)
Eye protection devices which provide side as well as frontal eye protection for employees shall be provided when
measuring storage battery specific gravity or handling electrolyte and the employer shall ensure that such devices are
used by the employees. The employer shall also ensure that acid resistant gloves and aprons shall be worn for
protection against spattering. Facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided unless the
storage batteries are of the enclosed type and equipped with explosion proof vents, in which case sealed water rinse or
neutralizing packs may be substituted for the quick drenching or flushing facilities. Employees assigned to work with
storage batteries shall be instructed in emergency procedures such as dealing with accidental acid spills.
1910.268(b)(2)(ii)
Electrolyte (acid or base, and distilled water) for battery cells shall be mixed in a well ventilated room. Acid or base shall
be poured gradually, while stirring, into the water. Water shall never be poured into concentrated (greater than 75
percent) acid solutions. Electrolyte shall never be placed in metal containers nor stirred with metal objects.
1910.268(b)(2)(iii)
When taking specific gravity readings, the open end of the hydrometer shall be covered with an acid resistant material
while moving it from cell to cell to avoid splashing or throwing the electrolyte.