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: 4 of 11
If this document is printed, it is to be considered uncontrolled and for reference only.
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: Areas affected by molten material should be quickly placed under cold running water and a
sterile protective dressing applied.
Seek advice from a medical doctor.
Eye Contact: May cause irritation or injury due to mechanical action and traces of Battery Electrolyte.
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 disposable gloves are required.
In case of inhalation, a face mask or respirator may be required.
Separator Material
Inhalation: Remove patient from exposure to fresh air. If irritation persists, 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: After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap and water. If irritation
persists, seek advice from a medical doctor
Eye Contact: May cause irritation or injury due to mechanical action and traces of Battery Electrolyte.
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 disposable gloves are required.
In case of inhalation, a face mask or respirator may be required.
SECTION 5: FIRE-FIGHTING AND EXPLOSION HAZARD MEASURES
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VRLA Battery
General Information:
Explosion Hazard

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.
 Batteries in use will be part of an electrical circuit and must be isolated from
the power source before attempting to put out a fire. Switch the power OFF
before disconnecting the batteries from the power source.
 Damaged batteries may expose negative plates, grey in colour, which 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.
5.1
Suitable Extinguisher types: CO
2
; Foam; Dry Powder.
Unsuitable Extinguisher
types
Water extinguishers must never be used to put out an electrical fire.
5.2
Hazardous combustion &
decomposition products:
Carbon monoxide, Sulphur Dioxide, Sulphur Trioxide, Lead fume and vapour,
toxic fumes from decomposition of battery case materials.
5.3
Advice for fire-fighters Full face visor or safety goggles;
Respiratory equipment or self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA);
Full acid resistant protective clothing must be worn in fire-fighting conditions.
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
This information is of relevance only if the VRLA Battery has suffered damage and is broken.
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Components
VRLA Battery
VRLA batteries are designed to be safe to handle and not to leak battery
electrolyte under normal conditions.
In case of accidental damage heavy-duty gloves are required to pick-up the
battery to protect against unseen electrolyte leakage
Plate Grids and
Active Materials
Personal Precautions: Eye protection (safety glasses or face shield), and heavy-duty gloves are
required.
If the material is wet, a face mask or respirator is not required
If the material is dry, a face mask or respirator is required
Clean-up Methods: Large, solid pieces may be picked up and bagged for recycling.
Never use a brush to sweep up debris; it may create Lead-dust in the air.
Wet clean the spill area to remove all traces of debris. Battery debris and
cleaning materials must be collected and placed in an inert sealed container
(e.g. self-seal plastic bag or bucket) for disposal, see Section 13.
Environmental Precautions: Do not allow material to enter a watercourse. Exposed Lead materials must be
placed in an inert sealed container (e.g. self-seal plastic bag or bucket) for
disposal, see Section 13.
Battery Electrolyte:
Personal Precautions: Ensure suitable, acid resistant personal protective clothing (including heavy-
duty gloves, safety glasses and respiratory protection) is worn during removal
and clean-up of spillages.