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: 9 of 11
If this document is printed, it is to be considered uncontrolled and for reference only.
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Components
13.1
VRLA Battery
Europe:

Spent (used) VRLA Batteries are subject to the requirements of the
Batteries Directive 2006/66/EC on batteries and accumulators and
waste batteries and accumulators. Spent (used) VRLA Batteries MUST
be sent for recycling through an authorised contractor at the end-of-life.
 The WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC (Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment) applies. Spent (used) VRLA Batteries MUST be removed
from electrical and electronic equipment at the end-of-life.
Worldwide:

VRLA batteries contain inorganic Lead compounds and Sulphuric Acid
which are damaging to the environment.
 Spent (used) batteries must be disposed of in an environmentally
friendly manner in accordance with local national laws and regulations.

VRLA batteries must not be dismantled, burnt or incinerated as a means
of disposal.
 At the end of life VRLA batteries may still be electrically ‘live’ and contain
a large amount of electrical energy. The same care and attention to
safe handling should be taken as when handling new batteries.
Particular care must be taken to avoid short-circuiting the battery
terminals.
13.2
Plate Grids and
Active materials:
Europe
Worldwide

Metallic Lead and active materials (Lead Oxides) must be recycled.
 Disposal must be carried out in accordance with the European
Hazardous Waste Directive 2008/98/EC
13.3
Battery Electrolyte:
Europe

Disposal must be carried out in accordance with the European
Hazardous Waste Directive 2008/98/EC on the protection of the
environment through criminal law
Worldwide

Disposal should be in accordance with local, state or national legislation.
General

Battery electrolyte is dilute Sulphuric Acid, the strength of which
depends on the state of charge of the batteries. It must be neutralised
before disposal. See SECTION 6 for clean-up and disposal advice.
13.3
Case Material:

Do not dispose of this product into sewers, any ocean or water course in
order to prevent marine animals and birds from ingesting.
 Recycling is encouraged.
 Disposal by controlled incineration or source landfill in accordance with
local national laws and regulations may be acceptable.
13.4
Separator Material:

Constitutes a special waste by virtue of hazardous substance content.
 Dispose of via approved landfill site. Disposal by controlled source
landfill in accordance with local national laws and regulations may be
acceptable.
SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Components
14.1
VRLA Battery
Land Transport Land Transport (ADR / RID)
 UN N
o
: UN2800
 Classification ADR / RID: Class 8
 Proper Shipping Name: BATTERIES, WET, NON-SPILLABLE electric
storage
 Packing Group ADR: not assigned
 Tunnel code: E
 ADR / RID: New and spent (used) batteries are exempt from all ADR /
RID (special provision 598)
Sea Transport Sea transport (IMDG Code)
 UN N
o
: UN2800
 Classification: Class 8
 Proper Shipping Name: BATTERIES, WET, NON-SPILLABLE electric
storage
 EmS: F-A, S-B
Non-Spillable batteries meet the requirements of Special Provision 238;
they are exempt from all IMDG codes and are not subject to special
regulation for sea transport
Air Transport Air Transport (IATA-DGR)
 UN N
o
: 2800
 Classification: Class 8
 Proper Shipping Name: BATTERIES, WET, NON-SPILLABLE electric
storage
 Special Provision A48: Packaging test are not considered necessary
 Special Provision A67: Yuasa’s VRLA batteries meet the requirements
of Packing Instruction 872.