Certifications 2

Valve Regulated Lead-Acid Battery Revision Date: 17-February-2016
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Product Information
Inhalation
Eye Contact
Skin Contact
Ingestion
Component Information
Product does not present an acute toxicity hazard based on known or
supplied information.
In case of rupture:
Specific test data for the substance or mixture is not available. Corrosive by
inhalation. (based on components). Inhalation of corrosive fumes/gases may
cause coughing, choking, headache, dizziness and weakness for several
hours. Pulmonary edema may occur with tightness in the chest, shortness of
breath, bluish skin, decreased blood pressure and increased heart rate.
Inhaled corrosive substances can lead to a toxic edema of the lungs.
Pulmonary edema can be fatal. May cause irritation of respiratory tract.
Specific test data for the substance or mixture is not available. Causes burns
(based on components). Corrosive to the eyes and may cause severe
damage including blindness. Expected to be an irritant based on components.
Specific test data for the substance or mixture is not available. Corrosive
(based on components). Causes burns.
Specific test data for the substance or mixture is not available. Causes burns
(based on components). Ingestion causes burns of the upper digestive and
respiratory tracts. May cause severe burning pain in the mouth and stomach
with vomiting and diarrhea of dark blood. Blood pressure may decrease.
Brownish or yellowish stains may be seen around the mouth. Swelling of the
throat may cause shortness of breath and choking. May cause lung damage if
swallowed. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Ingestion may
cause irritation to mucous membranes. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal
irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May be harmful if swallowed.
Chemical Name
Oral LD50
Dermal LD50
Inhalation LC50
Sulfuric acid
7664-93-9
= 2140 mg/kg ( Rat )
-
= 510 mg/m3 ( Rat ) 2 h
Information on toxicological effects
Symptoms
Erythema (skin redness). Burning. May cause blindness. Coughing and/or
wheezing. May cause redness and tearing of the eyes.
Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure
Sensitization
Mutagenic Effects
Carcinogenicity
No information available.
No information available.
The table below indicates whether each agency has listed any ingredient as a
carcinogen.
Chemical Name
ACGIH
IARC
NTP
OSHA
Lead
7439-92-1
A3
Group 2A
Reasonably Anticipated
X
Lead dioxide
1309-60-0
A3
Group 2A
Reasonably Anticipated
X
Sulfuric acid
7664-93-9
A3
Group 1
Known
X
ACGIH (American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists)
A2 - Suspected Human Carcinogen
A3 - Animal Carcinogen
IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer)
Group 1 - Carcinogenic to Humans
Group 2A - Probably Carcinogenic to Humans
NTP (National Toxicology Program)
Known - Known Carcinogen
Reasonably Anticipated - Reasonably Anticipated to be a Human Carcinogen
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the US Department of Labor)
X – Present
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Information on likely routes of exposure