Datasheet

GS Yuasa Battery Europe Ltd.
SAFETY DATA SHEET
In accordance with REACH Regulation EC No. 453/2010
Document: QAPTEC0022
Issue No: 13
Issue Date: 18/10/2017
Page: 10 of 11
If this document is printed, it is to be considered uncontrolled and for reference only.
The battery has been prepared for transport so as to prevent:
a) A short-circuit of the battery’s terminals by packaging in a strong and
sturdy carton box; AND/OR
b) The battery has been fitted with an insulating cover (made from ABS)
which prevents contact with the terminals.
c) Unintentional activation is thus prevented
The words “NOT RESTRICTED” and the Special Provision (SP) number
must be indicated on all shipping documents
 Special Provision: A164: The battery has been prepared for transport so
as to prevent:
a) Short-circuit of the battery’s terminals by packaging in a strong and
sturdy carton box; AND/OR
b) The battery has been fitted with a cover (made from ABS) which
prevents contact with the terminals
c) Unintentional activation is thus prevented
All methods of transport
DO
NOT PLACE VRLA BATTERIES INSIDE SEALED OR GAS
-
TIGHT
ENCLOSURES.
VRLA Batteries emit hydrogen gas which is highly flammable and will form
explosive mixtures in air from approximately 4% to 76%. This can be
ignited by a spark at any voltage, naked flames or other sources of
ignition.
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
Components
15.1
VRLA Battery
Required Markings:
Crossed-out wheeled bin indicating “
SEPARATE COLLECTION
” for all
batteries and accumulators. Not to be disposed of with general domestic,
commercial or industrial waste.
Ref: The Batteries Directive 2006/66/EC
The
Pb
symbol indicates the heavy metal content
of the battery and
enables the Lead-Acid battery to be sorted for recycling.
Ref: The Batteries Directive 2006/66/EC.
The International Recycling Symbol, required by law in many countries
world-wide to facilitate the identification of secondary batteries and
accumulators for recycling.
Ref: IEC 61429 : 1995, Marking of secondary cells and batteries with the
International Recycling Symbol ISO 7000-1135.
EC Directives Directive 2006/66/EC, on batteries and accumulators and waste batteries
and accumulators
Paragraph (Recital) 29 states:
“Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27
January 2003 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances
in electrical and electronic equipment does not apply to batteries and
accumulators used in electrical and electronic equipment.”
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
Components
16
(a)
Revision
Information
*Issue13 : 18/10/2017
In section 2, 3 & 16(d) – removed references to Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC which were
repealed in recognition of Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008.
16
(b)
Abbreviations
Pb
– the chemical symbol for Lead
Ba – the chemical symbol for Barium
Ca – the chemical symbol for Calcium
Sn – the chemical symbol for Tin
PbO
2
– the chemical formulae for Lead Dioxide
H
2
SO
4
– the chemical formulae for Sulphuric Acid
VRLA – Valve Regulated Lead-Acid battery
16
(c)
Key literature
references and
sources of data
SDS documents from suppliers for components and raw materials