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: 5 of 11
If this document is printed, it is to be considered uncontrolled and for reference only.
Clean-up Methods:
Small spillages: Neutralise and absorb the spillage using soda ash, sodium bicarbonate
(available from supermarkets), sodium carbonate or calcium carbonate
powder.
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.
Large spillages: Large amounts of electrolyte spillage are unlikely with VRLA batteries since the
electrolyte is fully absorbed in the active materials and separator.
Bund the spillage area using dry sand, earth, sawdust or other inert material.
Neutralise the electrolyte using soda ash, sodium bicarbonate (available from
supermarkets), sodium carbonate or calcium carbonate powder.
Wet clean the spill area to remove all traces of debris and electrolyte.
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: Battery electrolyte must not be allowed to enter any drains or sewage system
or water course.
Case Material:
Clean-up Methods:
Assume battery case material is contaminated and proceed as for
Plate Grids
and Active Materials above.
Separator Material:
Clean-up Methods:
Assume battery case material is contaminated and proceed as for
Plate Grids
and Active Materials above.
Note: If appropriate refer to 8 and 13
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
7.1
Component:
Precautions For Safe
Handling:
VRLA
Battery
Only trained operators should be allowed to handle VRLA batteries.
PPE: No specialist protective clothing or equipment is required, except that for
handling heavy weights.
Hygiene: There are no specialist requirements beyond good, standard
workplace practices,
Mechanical lifting aides: (e.g. FLT and pallet trucks) will be required to move
pallets of batteries. Weight approximately 1 tonne
Mechanical handling aides: (e.g. trucks and lifters) will be required to handle
individual batteries over 25 kg in weight.
General Safety Considerations:
Do not drop batteries: dents and deformation of the case may be an indication
of internal damage to the battery. Cracks will allow electrolyte to escape.
Do not place VRLA Batteries lid-to-lid so that terminals will short-circuit.
7.2
Conditions For Safe
Storage, Including Any
Incompatibilities:
Store VRLA Batteries in a cool, well-ventilated area with a solid, impervious
surface, and adequate containment in the event of accidental acid spillage.
Store under a roof and protect against direct sunlight and adverse weather
conditions including rain, snow and other sources of water.
Storage of large quantities of VRLA batteries may require approval from local
environmental protection agency and/or local water authorities.
Pallets of VRLA Batteries are heavy. Store at ground level or in lower levels of
storage systems (e.g. racking).
Take special care in dry conditions to avoid the risk of electrostatic discharges.
Protect against physical damage and exposure to organic solvents and other
incompatible materials.
Do not store VRLA batteries close to sources of heat, naked flames and
sparks.
Store batteries in their original packaging wherever possible. When batteries
are removed from their original packaging (e.g. for transportation of small
quantities), ensure new packaging protects the batteries from damage and the
risk of short-circuit of the terminals.
End-of-Life
(EC WEEE Regulations)
Ensure batteries are removed from equipment at the end of life and are
collected for recycling by an approved contractor.
7.3
Specific End Uses:
Installation:
1. Refer to EN 50272-1:2010, Safety requirements for secondary batteries
and battery installations – Part 1 General safety information.
2. Refer to EN 50272-2:2001, Safety requirements for secondary batteries
and battery installations – Part 2 Stationary batteries.