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Title : VALVE REGULATED LEAD ACID BATTERY
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Solid state prismatic type
Electrolyte: Sulphuric Acid in aqueous Solution
Corrosive
Density 1.22 - 1.30 kg/l
Odourless
Non-flammable.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
The product is normally stable and inert.
A minute quantity of hydrogen and oxygen gas are produced when the units are left in a stable
environment, avoid open flame sources and sparks in the proximity of the product.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Inapplicable to the finished product 'lead acid battery', applicable to its constituents (in normal
condition of batteries there is no contact with this material):
Sulphuric Acid:
Acute toxicity data:
LD50(oral, rat) 2140 mg/Kg
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- LC50 (inhalation, rat) 510 mg/mc/2h
Acts intensely corrosive on skin and mucous membranes. The inhalation of mists may cause
damage to the respiratory tract.
Lead and its inorganic compounds:
Exposure to lead and its compounds may cause damage to blood, nerves (central nervous
system) and kidneys. Lead compounds are considered hazardous to reproduction (pregnant
women should be protected from excessive exposure).
Glass felt separator:
This product has not been tested as a whole entity. Information on components of this product
is provided below:
Acute: glass fibre is an irritant of the upper respiratory tract, skin and eyes.
Chronic: based on the data from the artificial exposure studies in animals, IARC (International
Agency for Research on Cancer) classified glass wool as possibly carcinogenic to humans
Group 2B (Car, Cat. 3 EEC Directive 97/69 CE 13
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
The electrolyte solution reacts with water and organic substances causing damage to flora
and fauna. The Batteries also contain soluble components of lead than can be harmful to
aquatic environments.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Lead batteries are classified "dangerous waste" and the user is obliged by law to arrange for
their disposal or recycling. It is prohibited to abandon this type of refuse to the environment.
For additional information and to locate your nearest collection centre contact the local
consortium for the disposal of used and scrap lead containing batteries. FIAMM Batteries are
100% recyclable.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Land Transport (ADR/RID, U.S. DOT)
UN N° :
Classification
Proper Shipping Name:
Packing Group ADR:
Label required:
Data Prima Emissione:
First Issue Date
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Modulo GXM02G02 Rev. 0 del 28/07/97
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
MSDS - Environmental Management System Form
Batterie Industriali
Industrial Batteries
UN2800
ADR/RID: Class 8
BATTERIES, WET, NON SPILLABLE electric storage
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Corrosive
15/03/02 Indice di Revisione:
Revision Index
This Document is CONFIDENTIAL. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.
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dec.1997).
8 Data Ultima Revisione:
Last Revision Date
N° DIL46E12
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