Datasheet

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.
Must be treated as special waste, therefore contact supplier for
assistance.
ABSORBED SPILLED ELECTROLYTE :
Place in sealed inert container. Treat as special waste. Contact
supplier for assistance.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION.
VRLA batteries, see Section 1, supplied by Yuasa Battery (UK) Ltd. are exempt from requirements of:
14.1 IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, because they meet ICAO Special Provision A67 as Class 8, Group lll,
UN No. 2800, Batteries, wet, non-spillable, electric storage
14.2 International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code Amendment 27-94, which incorporates the ICAO
Special Provision A67, for any special conditions. Other relevant general conditions apply.
14.3 European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR).
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION.
Batteries supplied by Yuasa Battery (UK) Ltd. are subject to The Batteries and Accumulators (Containing Dangerous
Substances) Regulations 1994 and are marked in accordance with the requirements of Regulation 4.
16. OTHER INFORMATION.
To ensure safe use of VLRA batteries supplied by Yuasa Battery (UK) Ltd., the following precautions must be
observed :
16.1 Never install batteries in a gas-tight enclosure as gases may be generated during use.
16.2 Batteries must always be charged on a voltage-regulated charging system and adequate ventilation provided,
to avoid the build-up of ignitable gases. Contact your YUASA battery supplier for advice.
16.3 Never short-circuit battery terminals as sparks and arcs produced can injure personnel and are a fire hazard.
16.4 Do not charge batteries above + 50
º
C, or discharge or store above + 60
º
C.
16.5 Under extreme conditions of charging equipment malfunction and or battery failure, high voltage and high
temperature conditions may occur causing the evolution of Hydrogen Sulphide (H
2
S) gas, which is toxic. If
detected by its odour of rotten eggs (at extremely low concentrations), switch off the charging equipment,
evacuate all personnel from the area and ventilate well. Seek advice before attempting to re-start charging.