YUASA BATTERY (UK) LTD. PRODUCT SAFETY DATA SHEET Issue 2 - October 1996 Page 1 of 4 Prepared following the Guidelines in Appendix 1 of the HSE publication L62 - Guidance on regulation 6 of the Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging) Regulations 1994. 1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Name : Valve Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) Battery Classification : Batteries, wet, non-spillable, electric storage Substance Identification No.
YUASA BATTERY (UK) LTD. PRODUCT SAFETY DATA SHEET Issue 2 - October 1996 Page 2 of 4 4. FIRST AID MEASURES 4.1 INHALATION Sulphuric Acid : If mist is inhaled, remove from exposure and to fresh air immediately. If there are any breathing difficulties take to hospital. Lead : Remove from exposure, wash out mouth and wash nose and lips. Take to hospital. Glass fibres : If fibres have been inhaled, remove to fresh air. If irritation persists, take to hospital. 4.
YUASA BATTERY (UK) LTD. PRODUCT SAFETY DATA SHEET Issue 2 - October 1996 Page 3 of 4 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES. These batteries are designed not to leak under normal conditions. If, however, electrolyte does leak out of any battery for any reason, it should be absorbed onto dry sand, earth or other inert material and must not be allowed to enter any drains.
YUASA BATTERY (UK) LTD. PRODUCT SAFETY DATA SHEET Issue 2 - October 1996 Page 4 of 4 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION. Sulphuric Acid : Toxic to fish and algae. Concentrations greater than 1.2 mg/l as 100% sulphuric acid may be lethal to fish. Lowering pH below about 5 would induce fatalities in aquatic life. Lead compounds : No specific data 13. DISPOSAL INFORMATION. UNDAMAGED & DAMAGED BATTERIES : Store in impervious inert container and send to smelter for recycling.
