Date Issued Feb. 23 1998 Date Revised Apr. 15 2013 Safety Data Sheet 1. Object of Product and Company Identification Product Valve Regulated Lead Acid Battery Panasonic LC, UP and EC Series Company Name Panasonic Storage Battery Co., Ltd. Address 555 Sakaijuku Kosai Shizuoka Japan Division Product Engineering Group Telephone 81-53-577-3127 Fax. 81-53-577-1116 Contact Seiji Anzai in Engineering Management Team E-mail Address anzai.seiji jp.panasonic.com Issued No. 1688 2. Hazard Identification As long as using in a range of conditions specified in the manufacturer s specifications, Valve Regulated lead acid batteries are articles that does not change their shape and nature from the beginning to the end. This identification is described assuming that when handling these products, if the contents are spilled out by dropping damage etc. from them, if the used batteries are recycled and if the general user touches the lead terminals. Classified Result GHS Classification Item VRLA Disassembled Acute toxicity (Oral) N/A Category 5 (Sulfuric acid) Hazard to health : Acute toxicity(Inhalation: Dust, Mist) N/A Category 2 (Sulfuric acid) N/A Category 1A / 1C (Sulfuric acid) Skin corrosion / irritation Serious Eye damage / Eye irritation N/A Category 1 (Sulfuric acid) Category 2A (Lead dioxide) Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 (Lead terminal) Category 2 (Lead) Carcinogenicity Category 2 (Lead terminal) Category 1B (Lead sulfide) Category 2 (Lead & Lead dioxide) Toxic to Reproduction Category 1A (Lead terminal) Category 1A (Lead, Lead dioxide & Lead sulfide) Specific target organ toxicity N/A Category 1 Respiratory tract (Lead dioxide & Lead sulfide) (Single exposure) Category 1 Respiratory Category 1 Respiratory tract Specific target organ toxicity (Lead,Lead dioxide & Lead sulfide) tract (Lead terminal) (Repeated exposure) Hazard to environment : Aquatic hazard (Acute) N/A Category 1 (Lead sulfide) Category 3 (Sulfuric acid) Aquatic hazard(long-term) N/A Category 1 (Lead sulfide) Category 3 (Sulfuric acid) GHS label elements : Additional information at disassembled state Signal words : Danger Hazard and toxicity Suspected of causing genetic defects information : May cause cancer May damage fertility or the unborn child Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Note of caution Security measures : To get the instruction manual before use. Do not handle until read and understood all safety precautions. To wear protective gloves / protective clothing / protective glasses / face protection. Do not inhale mist and / or vapors. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.Concerning about the exposure or exposure, get medical advice or attention. When I feel bad, obtain medical advice/attention. Keep away from ignition sources such as heat, sparks, open flames and high temperature things. Non smoking. Do not spark or short with tools or the like. Charge batteries in a place where is well-ventilated. After handling, wash hands thoroughly, rinse your mouth well. First aid measures : If the electrolyte (dilute sulfuric acid) should come in contact with your eyes, flush eyes immediately with plenty of clear water for at least 15 minutes then to get medical advice or attention of ophthalmologist. If the electrolyte (dilute sulfuric acid) is attached to the skin, to rinse immediately with plenty of water then wash thoroughly with soap. If swallowed electrolyte (dilute sulfuric acid), wash your mouth with plenty of water immediately then to drink plenty of water and obtain medical advice or attention. Do not induce vomiting when swallowed. In addition, not perform any action, such as neutralization process. If the electrolyte (diluted sulfuric acid) is attached to the garment, it took off all contaminated clothing immediately. Before reuse the clothing to wash them without fail. Recovering the spilled material. Storage : Keep locked up. To store where free from to receive high temperature, high humidity, Douro, direct sunlight and / or a place that is not potentially hazardous gases, droplets, dust generation and ingression or submerged. Store in a place where there is no fire. Disposal : Be recycled by the laws or regulations of each country. 3. Composition / Information on Ingredient Hazards Ingredients Specific Chemical Identity % by Wt. Chemical Symbol CAS No. Lead Pb 7439-92-1 55 - 85 Lead Dioxide PbO 1309-60-0 2 Lead Sulfide PbSO 7446-14-2 4 Sulfuric Acid 10 - 30 H SO + H O 7664-93-9 2 4 2 4. First Aids Measures Inhalation : Sulfuric Acid To wrap in a blanket the patient immediately , when the inhalation of sulfuric acid mist or vapor, then transfer from the inhaled location to a place where fresh air can be obtained. To get medical advice / attention immediately. Skin : Sulfuric Acid If this liquid is attached to the skin, wash immediately with plenty of water then wash thoroughly with soap. The parts where liquid is attached take off such clothing, shoes and socks, then keep away them. The body parts of contact with the liquid is washed water continuously, then rapped in a sterile dressing (not be used for burn dressings). Lead The parts where liquid is attached take off such clothing, shoes and socks, then keep away them. The body parts in contact with this substance is rinsed with water continuously. Eye : Sulfuric Acid Immediately rinse with plenty of clear water for at least 15 minutes with thumb and forefinger and spread the eyelids, at the same time, the eyes move in all directions. If eye irritation persists, obtain medical advice and treatment. Lead Immediately rinse with plenty of clear water for at least 10-15 minutes with thumb and forefinger and spread the eyelids, at the same time, the eyes move in all directions. Ingestion : Sulfuric Acid If swallowed this liquid, wash your mouth with plenty of water immediately then to drink plenty of water and obtain medical advice or attention. Do not induce vomiting when swallowed. In addition, not perform any action, such as neutralizatio process.