MSDS

Safety Data Sheet
According to HCS-2012 APPENDIX D TO §1910.1200
Version: 1.0/EN Revision date: 07/08/2013
Product name: VRLA Battery Printing date: 07/08/2013
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3. Composition/information on ingredients
(a) Mixtures information: ingredients contained within the battery
Chemical name
CAS No.
Concentration
Lead
7439-92-1
70
Antimony
7440-36-0
0.2
Calcium
7440-70-2
0.002
Sulfuric acid
7664-93-9
25
Polypropylene
9003-07-0
4.5
Polystyrene
9003-53-6
0.5
Styrene-butadiene copolymers
9003-55-8
0.05
4. First-aid measures
(a) Description of first aid measures
Caution! No effect under routine handling and use. If exposure to internal materials within cell due to damaged
outer metal casing, the following actions are recommended.
Inhalation:
Remove to fresh air. Give oxygen or artificial respiration if needed. Get immediate medical
attention
Skin contact:
Remove contaminated clothing and flush affected areas with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes.
Eye contact:
Flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get immediate medical attention.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. Dilute by giving large quantities of water. If available give several
glasses of milk. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Give CPR if
breathing has stopped. Get immediate medical attention.
(b) Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed
Routes of entry:
By inhalation (mist), skin and eyes, ingestion.
Acute:
Tissue destruction on contact. May cause 2
nd
and 3
rd
degree burns or blindness. Ingestion
will cause corrosive burns on contact .May be fatal if swallowed.
Chronic:
Inhalation of mists may cause upper respiratory irritation.
Sign and Symptoms:
Irritation and burning of exposed tissues.
Medical conditions:
Respiratory disorders may be aggravated by prolonged inhalation of mists.
(c) Immediate medical attention and special treatment
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
5. Fire-fighting measures
(a) Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media:
Dry chemical, foam, halon or CO
2
.
Unsuitable extinguishing media:
No information available.
(b) Special hazards arising from the chemical
Hydrogen gas may be generated in an overcharged condition, in fire or at very high temperatures (Hydrogen is
flammable and oxygen supports combustion). CO, CO2 and sulfur oxides may emit in fire.