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: 2 of 11
If this document is printed, it is to be considered uncontrolled and for reference only.
SECTION 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION – In the event of the internal battery components being exposed
2.1
Classificati
on of the substance or mixture
According to Regulation
(EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP)
Full text of H phrases –
see section 16
H314 Skin Corr.1A
H360Fd Repr.1A
H372 STOT RE1
H400 Aquatic Acute 1
H410 Aquatic Chronic 1
Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects
No additional information available
2.2 Label Elements
Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP)
Hazard Pictograms (CLP)
GHS05 GHS08 GHS09
Signal Word (CLP) -
DANGER
Hazard Statements
(CLP)
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H360Fd May damage fertility. Suspected of damaging the unborn child
H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary
Statements (CLP)
P201 Obtain special instructions before use
P202
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and
understood
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mists/vapours/spray
P264 Wash …. Thoroughly after handling
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
P273 Avoid release to the environment
2.3 Other Hazards
VRLA Battery
Mechanical
VRLA Batteries can be heavy. Correct manual handling techniques and/or
mechanical lifting aides (e.g. Fork Lift Truck) must be used.
Electrical
VRLA Batteries can contain large amounts of electrical energy which can give very
high discharge currents and severe electrical shock if the terminals are short
circuited.
Chemical

The VRLA Battery presents no chemical hazards during the normal operation
provided the recommendations for handling, storage, transport and usage are
observed.
 VRLA Batteries emit hydrogen gas which is highly flammable and will form
explosive mixtures in air from approx. 4% to 76%. This can be ignited by a spark
at any voltage, naked flames or other sources of ignition.
 If the battery is broken and the internal components exposed, hazards may exist
which require careful attention.