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Valve Regulated Lead Battery
Revision Date 10-Jul-2018
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Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC)
Not available.
Other information
Not available.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Common name
Valve Regulated Lead Battery.
Synonyms
Not available.
Chemical Name
CAS No.
Weight-%
Powdered Lead
7439-92-1
63-78
Tin
7440-31-5
0.006
Antimony
7440-36-0
0.2
Arsenic
7440-38-2
0.003
Calcium
7440-70-2
0.002
Sulfuric Acid
7664-93-9
10-30
*Note: Non-hazardous chemical ingredients are not listed
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
First aid measures
Eye Contact
First aid is not expected to be necessary if material is used under ordinary conditions and
as recommended. If contact with material occurs flush eyes with water. If signs/symptoms
develop, get medical attention.
Skin Contact
First aid is not expected to be necessary if material is used under ordinary conditions and
as recommended. Wash skin with soap and water. If signs/symptoms develop, get medical
attention. If exposure to electrolyte (sulfuric acid) occurs, flush with large quantities of water
for 15 minutes. Immediately remove contaminated clothing and shoes. If exposure to lead
component occurs, wash contaminated skin with plenty of soap and water.
Inhalation
First aid is not expected to be necessary if material is used under ordinary conditions and
as recommended. If signs/symptoms develop, move person to fresh air.
Ingestion
First aid is not expected to be necessary if material is used under ordinary conditions and
as recommended. If electrolyte (sulfuric acid) portion of battery is ingested give large
quantities, DO NOT induce vomiting. Get medical attention immediately. If lead portion of
battery is ingested get medical attention immediately.
Self-Protection of the First Aider
Do not use mouth-to-mouth methods if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; give
artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or another
proper respiratory medical device.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms
Symptoms of lead toxicity include headache, fatigue, abdominal pain, loss of appetite,
muscular aches and weakness, sleep disturbances and irritability. Lead absorption may
cause nausea, weight loss, abdominal spasms, and pain in arms, legs and joints.
Effects of chronic lead exposure may include central nervous system (CNS) damage,
kidney dysfunction, anemia, neuropathy particularly of the motor nerves with wrist drop, and
potential reproductive effects.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Note to Physicians
Treat symptomatically.