Safety data sheet

Edition: June 2013
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INFORMATION FOR THE SAFE HANDLING OF LEAD-ACID BATTERIES
1. Identification of Product and Company
Product: Lead-Acid battery (see 14.1)
Category: Battery, wet, non-spillable
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Trade Name: Lead-Acid batteries
Manufacturer
Company: EXIDE Technologies
Address: 5 Allée des Pierres Mayettes, 92636 Gennevilliers, FRANCE
Phone: +33.1.41.21.23.00
2. Hazards Identification
No hazards occur during the normal operation of a Lead Acid Battery as it is described in the
instructions for use that are provided with the Battery. Lead-acid Batteries have three significant
characteristics:
They contain an electrolyte which contains diluted sulphuric acid. Sulphuric acid may cause
severe chemical burns.
During the charging process or during operation they might develop hydrogen gas and
oxygen, which under certain circumstances may result in an explosive mixture.
They can contain a considerable amount of energy, which may be a source of high electrical
current and a severe electrical shock in the event of a short circuit.
The Batteries have to be marked with the symbols listed under item 15.
3. Composition and Information on the main Ingredients
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CAS no.
Description
Content
[% of weight]
Hazard
Information
7439-92-1
Lead Grid
(metallic lead, lead alloys with possible traces of additives)
~ 32
7439-92-1
Active Mass
3
(Battery Oxide, inorganic lead compounds)
~ 32
H412 (R52/53)
H360D / H360f
4
7664-93-9
Electrolyte
5
(diluted sulphuric acid with additives)
~ 29
H 314
Plastic Container / Plastic Parts
6
~ 7
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See item 14 Transport Regulation
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contents may vary due to performance data of the Battery
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see chapter 12 Ecological Information
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As result of the harm to the unborn children Lead compounds are classified as toxic for reproduction
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Density of the electrolyte varies in accordance to the state of charge
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Composition of the plastic may vary due to different customer requirements

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