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Lead Compounds: Anemia; neuropathy, particularly of the motor nerves, with wrist drop; kidney
damage; reproductive changes in males and females. Repeated exposure to lead and lead
compounds in the workplace may result in nervous system toxicity. Some toxicologists report
abnormal conduction velocities in persons with blood lead levels of 50 μg/100 ml or higher. Heavy
lead exposure may result in central nervous system damage, encephalopathy and damage to the
blood-forming (hematopoietic) tissues.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE
Overexposure to sulfuric acid mist may cause lung damage and aggravate pulmonary conditions. Contact of sulfuric acid with skin
may aggravate diseases such as eczema and contact dermatitis. Lead and its compounds can aggravate some forms of kidney,
liver and neurologic diseases.
ADDITIONAL HEALTH DATA
All heavy metals, including the hazardous ingredients in this product, are taken into the body primarily by inhalation and
ingestion. Most inhalation problems can be avoided by adequate precautions such as ventilation and respiratory protection
covered in Section 8. Follow good personal hygiene to avoid inhalation and ingestion: wash hands, face, neck and arms
thoroughly before eating, smoking or leaving the work site. Keep contaminated clothing out of non-contaminated areas, or wear
cover clothing when in such areas. Restrict the use and presence of food, tobacco and cosmetics to non-contaminated areas.
Work clothes and work equipment used in contaminated areas must remain in designated areas and never taken home or
laundered with personal non-contaminated clothing. This product is intended for industrial use only and should be isolated from
children and their environment.
The 19th Amendment to EC Directive 67/548/EEC classified lead compounds, but not lead in metal form, as possibly toxic to
reproduction. Risk phrase 61: May cause harm to the unborn child, applies to lead compounds, especially soluble forms.
Toxicological Data
Constituents
Species
Test Results
Sulfuric Acid absorbed in glass-fiber material (CAS 7664-93-9)
Acute
Oral
LD50
Rat
2140 mg/kg
Skin corrosion/irritation
Electrolyte: Causes severe skin burns
Serious eye damage/eye
irritation
Electrolyte: Causes severe skin burns
Respiratory Sensitization
Not Classified
Skin Sensitization
Not a skin sensitizer
Germ Cell Mutagenicity
No data available
CARCINOGENICITY
Under normal handling and storage conditions, the exposure to carcinogenic components is not expected. Risk
of adverse effects occurs only if the cell is mechanically, thermally, or electrically abused to the point of
compromising the enclosure.
Sulfuric Acid: The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified "strong inorganic acid mist
containing sulfuric acid" as a Category I carcinogen, a substance that is carcinogenic to humans. This
classification does not apply to liquid forms of sulfuric acid or sulfuric acid solutions contained within a battery.
Inorganic acid mist (sulfuric acid mist) is not generated under normal use of this product. Misuse of the product,
such as overcharging, may result in the generation of sulfuric acid mist.
Lead Compounds: Lead is listed as a 2B carcinogen, likely in animals at extreme doses. Proof of carcinogenicity in
humans is lacking at present.
IARC Monographs. Overall Evaluation of Carcinogenicity