Security Datasheet

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 Lead-Acid batteries may have to be labelled with the hazard symbols described below:
Labelling may vary due to application and dimension of the Battery. The manufacturer, respectively
the importer of the batteries shall be responsible for placing the symbols (a minimum size is specified).
In addition, consumer/user information on the significance of the symbols may be attached.
Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC)
The publications of the European Chemicals Agency on substances of very high concern are
monitored by EnerSys. As defined by REACH, customers will receive the required information if an
updated publication may add a substance relevant for our products to the list of SVHC’s. On 19
December 2012, four Lead compounds used in the process of battery manufacturing – Lead
Monoxide, Lead Tetroxide, Tetralead Trioxide Sulphate and Pentalead Tetraoxide Sulphate –
were added to the list of Substances of Very High Concern. As of June 27 2018, Lead Metal was
added to the SVHC list as well.
Irrespective of the battery design (flooded, MHF, Gel, AGM) all lead based batteries contain
Lead Metal (CAS Nr.: 7439-92-1). The content varies but exceeds the notification threshold of 0,1%
w/w.
Batteries ready for use do not contain Oxides our Sulphates that are classified SVHC.
Dry Batteries/dry cells (dry charged plates, delivered without electrolyte) contain more than 0,1 %
of Lead Monoxide. Lead Monoxide (CAS Nr.: 1317-36-8) is listed as a substance of very high
concern. Once the batteries / cells are filled with electrolyte all Lead Monoxide is transformed and the
presence of Lead Monoxide has ended.
16. Other Information
Products such as Batteries are not in the scope of regulation which require the publication of an EU
Safety Data Sheet (Regulation (EC) 1907/2006, Article 31).
The information given above is provided in good faith based on existing knowledge and does not
constitute an assurance of safety under all conditions. It is the user’s responsibility to observe all laws
and regulations applicable for storage, use, maintenance or disposal of the product. If there are any
queries, the supplier should be consulted.
However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish
a legally valid contractual relationship.