SDS

Safety Data Sheet

According to HCS-2012 APPENDIX D TO §1910.1200

Version: 1.0/EN Revision date: 07/08/2013

Product name: VRLA Battery Printing date: 07/08/2013

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If batteries are on charge, turn off power. Use positive pressure, self-contained breathing apparatus in fighting fire.

Water applied to electrolyte generates heat and causes it to splatter. Wear acid resistant clothing. Ventilate area well.

6. Accidental release measures

(a) Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. Avoid skin contact and inhalation of

vapors. Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8. Appropriate ventilation.

(b) Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

If electrolyte leaks or spills, neutralize any electrolyte or exposal internal battery parts with soda ash (sodium

bicarbonate) until fizzing stops. Keep untrained personnel away from electrolyte and broken battery. Place broken

battery and clean-up materials in a plastic bag or non-metallic container. Dispose of clean-up materials as a

hazardous waste. Ventilate area as hydrogen gas may be given off during neutralization.

7. Handling and storage

(a) Precautions for safe handling

Remove jewelry, rings, watches and any other metallic objects while working on batteries. All tools should be

adequately insulated to avoid the possibility of shorting connections. DO NOT lay tools on top of battery. Be sure to

discharge static electricity from tools and individual person by touching a grounder surface in the vicinity of the

batteries, but away from cells. Batteries are heavy. Serious injury can result from improper lifting or pulling the

terminal posts for safety reasons and because terminal posts and post seals may be damaged. DO NOT lift, carry,

install or remove cells by wear nylon clothes orveralls as they can create static electricity. DO KEEP a class “C” fire

extinguisher and emergency communications device in the work area. Do not charge in unventilated areas. Do not

use organic solvents or other than recommended chemical cleaners on battery. Wash hands thoroughly after working

with batteries and before eating, drinking or smoking.

(b) Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Store in cool, dolt area away from combustible materials. Do not store in sealed, unventilated areas. Avoid

overheating and overcharging.

8. Exposure controls/personal protection

(a) Control parameters

CAS No.

Exposure Limits

7439-92-1

NIOSH REL: TWA 0.050 mg/m

OSHA PEL: TWA 0.050 mg/m

7440-36-0

NIOSH REL: TWA 0.5 mg/m

OSHA PEL: TWA 0.5 mg/m

7664-93-9

NIOSH REL: TWA 1 mg/m

OSHA PEL: TWA 1 mg/m

(b) Appropriate engineering controls

Normal room ventilation is sufficient during normal use and handling. Recommend 2 to 3 room air changes per hour