Datasheet

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.
4.2 INGESTION
Sulphuric Acid :
Wash mouth out with plenty of water, do not allow to swallow.
Then give plenty of water to drink. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.
Take to hospital immediately.
Lead compounds :
Take to hospital immediately.
4.3 EXPOSURE OF EYES
Sulphuric Acid :
Wash out immediately with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes, holding the
eye open if necessary. Take to hospital.
Lead compounds :
Wash out immediately with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes, holding the
eye open if necessary. Take to hospital.
4.4 EXPOSURE OF SKIN
Sulphuric Acid :
Wash off skin immediately with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove
all contaminated clothing, which must be washed thoroughly before re-use. Remove and
dispose of contaminated footwear.
Lead compounds :
Wash off skin thoroughly with soap and water.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES.
Batteries on charge may emit hydrogen gas that is highly flammable and will form explosive mixtures in air
from 4% to 76%, which may be ignited by a spark at any voltage, especially from the batteries themselves.
Batteries on charge must be isolated from power source before attempting to put out a fire, by switching off
the power before disconnecting the batteries from the power source.
Batteries in use will be part of an electrical circuit and so water must never be used to put out a fire.
Damaged batteries may expose negative plates (grey) colour, that may ignite if allowed to dry out. These
plates may be wetted down with water after the battery has been removed from all electrical circuits.
Use extinguisher types :
CO
2
, Dry Powder.
Hazardous decomposition products :
Carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide, sulphur trioxide, lead fume and vapour,
toxic fumes from decomposition of battery case materials.
Special precautions :
Use self-contained breathing apparatus and full acid resistant protective
clothing.