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Suite 880 - 999 West Broadway
Vancouver BC V5Z 1K5 Canada
T: 604.730.2877 | F: 604.730.2898
E: [e-mail] | www.discover-energy.com
INNOVATIVE POWER SOLUTIONS
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
VALVE REGULATED LEAD ACID BATTERY, NON-SPILLABLE (US, CN, EU Version for International Trade)
SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION
Product/Chemical Name:
Valve Regulated Lead Acid Battery
Chemical Family/Classification:
Gel/absorbed electrolyte type lead acid storage battery
Other Product Names:
EV Traction Dry Cell, Gel Absorbed Electrolyte Sealed
Valve Regulated Battery Non-Spillable 49 CFR 173, 159(d).
Product Use:
Electrical storage batteries for industrial, commercial and personal use.
Manufacturer’s Name and Address:
Discover Energy Corp. / Univision
Suite 880 – 999 West Broadway
Vancouver BC V5Z 1K5 Canada
Telephone: [phone]
Emergency Telephone Number:
US: INFOTRAC 1.800.535.5053
CN: CHEMTREC 1.800.424.9300
SECTION 2: HAZARD(S) IDENTIFICATION
GHS CLASSIFICATION
HEALTH
ENVIRONMENTAL
PHYSICAL
Acute Toxicity - Not Listed (NL)
Aquatic Toxicity (NL)
NFPA (NL)
Eye Corrosion (NL)
CN (NL)
Skin Corrosion (NL)
EU (NL)
Skin Sensitization (NL)
Mutagenicity / Carcinogenicity (NL)
Reproductive / Developmental (NL)
Target Organ Toxicity [Repeated] (NL)
Hazard Statements
Contact with internal components may cause irritation or severe burns. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin.
Precautionary Statements
Keep out of reach of children. Keep containers tightly closed. Avoid heat, sparks, and open flame while charging batteries.
Avoid contact with internal acid / gel.
Emergency Overview
May form explosive air/gas mixture during charging. Contact with internal components may cause irritation of severe burns.
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin. Prolonged inhalation or ingestion may result in serious damage to health.
Pregnant women exposed to internal components may experience reproductive/developmental effects.
Potential Health Effects
Eyes
Direct contact of internal electrolyte gel with eyes may cause severe burns or blindness.
Skin
Direct contact of internal electrolyte gel with the skin may cause skin irritation or damaging burns.
Ingestion
Swallowing this product may cause severe burns to the esophagus and digestive tract and harmful or
fatal lead poisoning. Lead ingestion may cause nausea, vomiting, weight loss, abdominal spasms,
fatigue, and pain in the arms, legs and joints.
Inhalation
Respiratory tract irritation and possible long term effects.
Acute Health Hazards
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause mild skin irritation.
Chronic Health Hazards
Lead poisoning if persons are exposed to internal components of the batteries. Lead absorption may
cause nausea, vomiting, weight loss, abdominal spasms, fatigue, and pain in the arms, legs and joints.
Other effects may include central nervous system damage, kidney dysfunction, and potential
reproductive effects. Chronic inhalation of sulfuric acid mist may increase the risk of lung cancer.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated By
Exposure
Respiratory and skin diseases may predispose one to acute and chronic effects of sulfuric acid and/or
lead. Children and pregnant women must be protected from lead exposure. Persons with kidney
disease may be at increased risk of kidney failure.
Additional Information
No health effects are expected related to normal use of this product as sold.