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Batteries are marked with the following hazard symbols:
The meaning of the hazard symbols is:
No smoking, no open flames, no sparks.
Wear safety goggles.
Sulphuric acid.
Observe operating instructions.
Explosive gas mixture.
4. First-aid measures
5. Fire-fighting measures
6. Measures to be taken in
case of unintentional
release
Cleaning / take-up procedures
Use a bonding agent, such as
sand, to absorb split acid;
Use lime / sodium carbonate for
neutralisation; dispose with due
regard to the official local
regulations, do not permit
penetration into the sewage
system, the earth or water
bodies.
7. Handling and storage
Store frost-free under roof;
prevent short circuits.
Protect plastic housings against
exposition to direct sun
radiation.
Seek agreement with local water
authorities in case of larger
quantities.
If batteries have to be stored in
storage rooms, it is imperative
that the instructions for use are
observed.
General Information:
Sulphuric acid
acts corrosive and damages
tissue
after contact with skin
rinse with water, remove and wash
wetted clothing
after inhalation of acid
inhale fresh air
mist*)
after contact with the
rinse under running water for
eyes*)
serveral minutes
after swallowing*)
drink a lot of water immediately,
and swallow activated carbon
Lead-containing
classified as toxic for reproduction
battery paste
after contact with skin
clean with water and soap
*) seek the advice of a doctor.
Suitable extinguishing agents
When electrical devices are set in fire in general water is the suitable extinguishing
agent. For incipient fires CO
2
is the most effective agent. Fire brigades are trained
to keep a distance of 1 m when extinguishing an electrical fire (up to 1 kV) with
spray jet and a distance of 5 m with full jet. For electrical fires in electrical
installations with voltages > 1 kV other distances are applicable depending on the
respective voltage. For fires in photovoltaic installations other rules apply.
Unsuitable extinguishing agents
Powder fire extinguishers are not suitable, amongst others because of only minor
efficiency, possible risks or collateral damages.
Special protective equipment
For larger stationary battery installations or larger stored quantities: protective
goggles, respiratory and acid protective equipment, acid-proof clothing.
This leaflet was prepared by the Working Group on Environment and Occupational Health of the
ZVEI – German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturer’s Association
CAS-No.
Description
Content
R-phrases
7439-92-1
blue lead
–
7439-92-1
lead alloys with
traces of As,Sb
34 Weight %
–
lead-containing
Battery paste
31
Weight %
R 61-20/22-33-
62-52/53
7664-93-9
sulphuric acid
34 Weight %
R 35
ZVEI information leaflet No. 1e
Edition September 2012
Instructions for the safe handling of
lead-acid accumulators (lead-acid batteries)
The REACH-regulation (1907
/2006/EC) has replaced the
directive on safety data sheets
(91/155/EC).
REACH
describes the setting up and
updating of safety data sheets
for
substances
and
preparations. For articles –
like lead-acid batteries –
safety data sheets are not
required.
This
leaflet
addresses
manufacturers of batteries
and
is
meant
to
apply
voluntarily.
The notes are meant to help
to comply with legal require-
ments but do not replace
them.
1. Substances / formulation
and company name
Data on the product
Trade name
Lead-acid battery
filled with
diluted sulphuric acid
Data on the manufacturer:
Telephone:
Facsimile:
2. Hazardous substances
3. Potential hazards
No hazards in case of an intact
battery and observation of the
instructions for use.
Lead-acid batteries have
significant characteristics:
- They contain diluted
sulphuric acid, which may
cause servere acid burns.
- During the Charging process
they develop hydrogen gas
and oxygen, which unter
certain circumstances may
turn into an explosive
mixture.
- They have an internal
voltage, which – depending
on their level – can be
dangerous to the human
body when touched.
- Standard EN 50272-2
includes safety requirements
for batteries and battery
installations and describes
the basic precautions to
protect against dangers
deriving from electric
currents, leaking gases or
electrolytes.
1)
1)
replaced by: IEC 62485-2
