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: 3 of 11
If this document is printed, it is to be considered uncontrolled and for reference only.
SECTION 3: COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
3.1
Substances present in the product
Components
Classification
according to
Regulation
(EC) No.
1272/2008
(ELP)
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Substances Approximate %
(
W
/
W
)
Chemical
Symbol
CAS No.
Plate Grid
Metallic Lead 30 to 40 Pb 7439-92-1
Calcium < 0.1 Ca 7440-70-2
Tin < 2 Sn 7440-31-5
Active
Materials
H360
H372
H400
H410
Lead Monoxide < 0.1 PbO 1317-36-8
Lead Dioxide (Lead IV Oxide) 35 to 45 PbO
2
1309-60-0
Barium compound < 1.5 Ba 7440-39-3
Battery
Electrolyte
H314
Dilute Sulphuric Acid 10 to 20 H
2
SO
4
7664-93-9
Case
Material
Standard Grade, UL94:HB
 ABS (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene
Copolymer)
5 to 10 9003-56-9
Flame Retardant (FR) Grade, UL94:V0
 ABS (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene
Copolymer)
 Tetrabromobisphenol-A
 Antimony trioxide
5 to 10
< 0.1
< 0.01
9003-56-9
79-94-7
1309-64-4
Separator
Material
Absorbent Glass Matt (AGM) Separator
(100% Borosilicate Glass Microfibre)
2 to 5 65997-17-3
Inorganic lead and battery electrolyte (Dilute Sulphuric Acid) are the main components of VRLA batteries. Other substances may be
present but in small amounts dependant on battery type. Contact GS Yuasa Battery Manufacturing UK Ltd for further information.
SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES FOR ACUTE EXPOSURE
This information is of relevance only if the VRLA Battery has suffered damage, is broken and persons have direct contact with the internal
components.
4.1
Description of first aid measures
Components
Action
Plate Grids and
Active materials
Inhalation: Remove the person from exposure to fresh air.
Seek advice from a medical doctor
Ingestion Wash out mouth with water and give plenty of water to drink. Do not induce vomiting.
Seek advice from a medical doctor
Skin Contact: Wash off with plenty of water and soap to prevent accidental ingestion or inhalation
Seek medical advice if pain or rash does not reduce
Eye Contact:
Immediately
irrigate with eyewash solution or clean water for at least 10 minutes, holding
the eyelids apart. Then take the person to hospital without further delay
Self-protection
for the first aider
Eye protection (safety glasses or face shield), and heavy-duty gloves are required.
In case of inhalation, a face mask or respirator may be required.
Battery Electrolyte
SPEED IS ESSENTIAL - OBTAIN IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
Inhalation: Remove the person from exposure to fresh air.
If the person continues to feel unwell seek advice from a medical doctor.
Ingestion Wash out mouth with water and give plenty of water to drink.
Do not induce vomiting.
If the person continues to feel unwell seek advice from a medical doctor.
Skin Contact: Drench with large quantities of water.
Remove contaminated clothing and place in water to dilute the acid
Continue to wash the affected area for at least 10 minutes.
Seek advice from a medical doctor
Eye Contact:
SPEED IS ESSENTIAL
-
OBTAIN
IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION
Immediately irrigate with eyewash solution or clean water for at least 10 minutes, holding
the eyelids apart. Then take the person to hospital without further delay
Self-protection
for the first aider
Eye protection (safety glasses or face shield), and heavy-duty gloves are required.
In case of inhalation, a face mask or respirator may be required.
Case Material
Inhalation: Material can burn in a fire with toxic smoke and decomposition products.
Upon inhalation of decomposition products, keep patient calm, remove to fresh air, and
seek advice from a medical doctor. If a large quantity is inhaled take the person to
hospital.
Note to physician: Treat according to symptoms (decontamination, vital functions), no
known specific antidote.
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For full text of R & H-phrases see SECTION 16