Document: SDS 01 Yuasa Battery Europe Ltd 3 Issue No: SAFETY DATA SHEET Issue Date: 19.10.2011 Valve Regulated Lead-Acid (VRLA) Battery Page 1 of 8 1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION PRODUCT IDENTIFCATION: Valve Regulated Lead-Acid (VRLA) Battery CLASSIFICATION: Battery, wet, non-Spillable electric storage Substance classification: UN 2800 PRODUCT CODES: EN & ENL, NP, NPC, NPH, NPL, NPW, RE, REC, REW, SWL, TEV, UXH, UXL, Yucel Series of Industrial VRLA Batteries USAGE / APPLICATIONS: Some common uses Standby: Telecoms UPS alarm and security systems emergency lighting utility switching Cyclic: Golf Trolleys, portable tools, portable lighting, wheelchairs, remote telemetry Energy storage: Photovoltaic energy systems (PVES) wind turbines MANUFACTURER / SUPPLIER Yuasa Battery Europe Ltd, Unit 22, Rassau Industrial Estate, Ebbw Vale, NP23 5SD United Kingdom Tel: (+44) 01495 354 000 INFORMATION & EMERGENCY CONTACT: Health, Safety & Environment Dept, Yuasa Battery (UK) Ltd. Tel: (+44) 01495 354 071 e-mail selwyn.thomas yuasaeurope.com 2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Components Risk Description Approximate % Symbol CAS No. 1 Phrases By Wt. or Vol. Plate Grid Lead 30 to 40 Pb 7439-92-1 R23 Metallic lead, lead alloys R25 Calcium < 0.1 Ca 7440-70-2 Tin < 2 Sn 7440-31-5 Active materials R23 Lead Dioxide 35 to 45 Pb.O 1309-60-0 2 R24 Barium compound < 1.5 Ba 7440-39-3 R25 Battery Electrolyte R21 R22 Dilute Sulphuric Acid 10 to 20 H .SO 7664-93-9 2 4 R35 R36 R37 R38 R49 Case Material Standard Grade, UL94:HB 5 to 10 9003-56-9 ABS (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene Copolymer) Flame Retardant (FR) Grade, UL94:V0 5 to 10 9003-56-9 ABS (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene Copolymer) < 0.1 40039- Tetrabromobisphenol-A-diglycygilether, with < 0.01 98-8 tribromophenol 1309-64-4 Antimony trioxide Separator Material Absorbent Glass Matt (AGM) Separator 2 to 5 (100% Borosilicate Glass Microfibre) Inorganic lead and battery electrolyte (Dilute Sulphuric Acid) are the main components of VRLA batteries. Other substances may be present but in small amounts dependant on battery type. Contact Yuasa Battery UK Ltd for further information. 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Components VRLA Battery Mechanical VRLA Batteries can be heavy. Correct manual handling techniques and/or mechanical lifting aides (e.g. Fork Lift Truck) must be used. Electrical VRLA Batteries can contain large amounts of electrical energy which can give very high discharge currents and severe electrical shock if the terminals are short circuited. Chemical The VRLA Battery presents no chemical hazards during the normal operation provided the recommendations for handling, storage, transport and usage are observed. 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. If the battery is broken and the internal components exposed, hazards may exist which require careful attention. Plate Grids and Metallic lead, lead alloys and Lead inorganic compounds: Active materials Lead poisoning is usually caused by inhalation of minute particles of lead fume and dust, which are absorbed by 1 See heading 16 for full text of each Risk phrase. If this document is printed, it is to be considered uncontrolled and for reference only. Document: SDS 01 Yuasa Battery Europe Ltd 3 Issue No: SAFETY DATA SHEET Issue Date: 19.10.2011 Valve Regulated Lead-Acid (VRLA) Battery Page 2 of 8 the blood stream from the lungs and deposited in the bone marrow. Lead is only slowly released from the bones and thus has an accumulative effect causing chronic poisoning. TOXIC by ingestion or inhalation of dust, vapour or fume May cause harm to the unborn child Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed Danger of cumulative effects Battery Electrolyte Severe IRRITATION and DAMAGE to internal tissues if swallowed, IRRITATION of eyes and skin and may cause BURNS and DERMATITIS. Case Material Standard Grade, UL94:HB & Flame Retardant (FR) Grade, UL94:V0. No hazard in normal use. Material can burn in a fire with toxic smoke and decomposition products. Separator Material The fibres may cause IRRITATION to skin or eyes upon exposure, and to internal tissues if inhaled or swallowed 4. FIRST AID MEASURES FOR ACUTE EXPOSURE This information is of relevance only if the VRLA Battery has suffered damage, is broken and persons have direct contact with the internal components. Components Action Plate Grids and Inhalation: Remove the person from exposure to fresh air. Seek advice from a medical doctor Active materials Ingestion Wash out mouth with water and give plenty of water to drink. Do not induce vomiting. Seek advice from a medical doctor Skin Contact: Wash off with plenty of water and soap to prevent accidental ingestion or inhalation Eye Contact: Immediately irrigate with eyewash solution or clean water, holding the eyelids apart for at least 10 minutes. Then take the person to hospital. Battery Electrolyte SPEED IS ESSENTIAL. OBTAIN IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. Inhalation: Remove the person from exposure to fresh air. If the person continues to feel unwell 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: Drench with large quantities of water. Remove contaminated clothing. Continue to wash the affected area for at least 10 minutes. Seek advice from a medical doctor Eye Contact: SPEED IS ESSENTIAL. OBTAIN IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.. Immediately irrigate with eyewash solution or clean water, holding the eyelids apart, for at least 10 minutes. Then take the person to hospital. Case Material Inhalation: Material can burn in a fire with toxic smoke and decomposition products. Upon inhalation of decomposition products, keep patient calm, remove to fresh air, and seek advice from a medical doctor. If a large quantity is inhaled take the person to hospital. Note to physician: Treat according to symptoms (decontamination, vital functions), no known specific antidote. 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. Irrigate thoroughly with eyewash solution or clean water, holding the eyelids apart, for at least 10 minutes. Then take the person to hospital. 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: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with eyewash solution or clean water, holding the eyelids apart, for at least 10 minutes. Then take the person to hospital. If this document is printed, it is to be considered uncontrolled and for reference only.