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SAFETY DATA SHEET
LEAD ACID BATTERY WET,
FILLED WITH ACID
Hazard Statements
Health
Harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or in contact with skin.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Causes serious eye damage.
May damage fertility or the unborn child if ingested or
inhaled.
May cause cancer if ingested or inhaled.
Causes damage to central nervous system, blood and
kidneys through prolonged or repeated exposure if
ingested or inhaled.
May cause harm to breast-fed children.
Environmental
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Physical
May form explosive air/gas mixture during charging.
Extremely flammable gas (hydrogen).
Explosive; fire, blast or projection hazard.
Obtain special instructions before use.
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read
and understood.
Precautionary Statements
Prevention
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing, eye protection/face
protection.
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Causes skin irritation, serious eye damage.
Contact with internal components may cause irritation or
severe burns.
Avoid contact with internal acid.
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin.
Avoid contact during pregnancy/while nursing.
Response
IF SWALLOWED OR CONSUMED: rinse mouth, Do NOT
induce vomiting.
Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell.
IF ON CLOTHING OR SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off
immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before
reuse. Rinse skin with water/shower.
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep
comfortable for breathing.
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.
If exposed/concerned, or if you feel unwell seek medical
attention/advice.
Storage and Disposal
Store locked up, in a well-ventilated area. In accordance with
local and national regulation.
Avoid release to the environment.
Collect spillage.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/
regional/national/international regulations.
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces.
No smoking.
Use only outdoors or in well ventilated area
Keep out of reach of children
.
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
May form explosive air/gas mixture during charging. Contact with internal components
may cause irritation or severe burns. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin.
Prolonged inhalation or ingestion may result in serious damage to health. Pregnant
women exposed to internal components may experience reproductive/developmental
effects.
Additional Information
No health effects are expected related to normal use of this product as sold.
SECTION 3: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENTS (Chemical/Common Names): CAS No.: % by Wt: EC No.:
Lead and Lead Compounds, inorganic 7439-92-1 43-70 (average: 65) 231-100-4
Electrolyte (
Sulfuric acid and
water)
7664
-
93
-
9
20
-
44 (average: 25)
231
-
639
-
5
Antimony
7440
-
36
-
0
0
-
4 (average: <1)
231
-
146
-
5