VRLA Lead-Acid Battery — AGM & GEL

SECTION 1 Identification

1.1. Product identifier

1.2. Other means of identification

1.3. Recommended use and restrictions on use

1.4. Supplier's details

1.5. Emergency phone number

SECTION 2 Hazard Identification

2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture (GHS US)

2.2. Label elements (GHS US)

Hazard pictograms

Signal word:  Danger

Hazard statements

H261 — In contact with water releases flammable gas.   H302+H312+H332 — Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled.   H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.   H335 — May cause respiratory irritation.   H350 — May cause cancer.   H360 — May damage fertility or the unborn child.   H372 — Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Precautionary statements

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Do not allow contact with water. Do not breathe dusts or mists. Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective clothing, eye and face protection, and protective gloves. Immediately call a poison center or doctor. If swallowed: rinse mouth, do NOT induce vomiting. If on skin (or hair): take off immediately all contaminated clothing, rinse skin with water/shower; wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF IN EYES: rinse cautiously with water for several minutes; remove contact lenses if present and easy to do; continue rinsing. If inhaled: remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If exposed or concerned: get medical advice/attention. In case of fire: use appropriate media to extinguish. Store in a dry, well-ventilated place; keep container tightly closed and locked up. Dispose of contents and container to a hazardous or special waste collection point in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.

2.3–2.5: No additional information available. Hazards apply to the contents if the article is compromised.

SECTION 3 Composition / Information on Ingredients

Mixture. Inorganic lead and the electrolyte (dilute sulfuric acid) are the primary components. GEL types additionally contain amorphous silicon dioxide used to immobilize the electrolyte. Other ingredients may be present depending on battery type.

Typical percentages by weight based on the manufacturer (Hengli) composition; exact proportions vary by model, size, and state of charge. AGM types use a glass-mat separator; GEL types use a gelled (silica) electrolyte in place of the AGM separator. Full text of H-statements: see Section 16.

SECTION 4 First-Aid Measures

4.1. Description of necessary first-aid measures

4.2. Most important symptoms/effects

Inhalation: harmful if inhaled; may cause respiratory irritation. Skin: harmful; burns; possible irritation and blistering. Eyes: serious damage; stinging, redness, tears, blurred vision, swelling. Ingestion: harmful; burns; irritation to the digestive tract. Chronic: may damage fertility or the unborn child; may cause cancer.

4.3. Immediate medical attention / special treatment

Treat symptomatically.

SECTION 5 Fire-Fighting Measures

SECTION 6 Accidental Release Measures

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Avoid all personal contact, including breathing gas, mist, and vapors. Do not take actions involving personal risk. Stop the leak if safe to do so. Wear recommended personal protective equipment. Do not touch or walk on spilled product. Keep non-emergency personnel away; consider the risk of explosive atmospheres and ground all equipment. Prevent the product from entering sewers, basements, or work pits.

6.2. Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

Neutralize with dry chemical, soda ash, or lime. Take up in non-combustible inert absorbent (sand, earth, or vermiculite) and place into a container for disposal. Spill area may be slippery. Decontaminate surfaces and equipment with water and detergent. Contaminated absorbent may pose the same hazard as the spilled product. Dispose of collected material in accordance with applicable local/regional/national/international regulations.

6.3. Environmental precautions

Avoid release to the environment. Notify authorities if product enters sewers or public waters.

SECTION 7 Handling and Storage

7.1. Precautions for safe handling

Follow the user manual. Obtain special instructions before use. Ensure good ventilation of the work station and wear personal protective equipment. Avoid contact with skin and eyes; avoid contact during pregnancy/while nursing. Do not allow contact with water. Eliminate ignition sources if safe to do so. Do not subject to grinding, shock, or friction. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames, and other ignition sources; no smoking. Avoid direct conductive connection across the positive and negative terminals to prevent a short circuit. Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product; always wash hands after handling.

7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including incompatibilities

Use proper charging voltages (see battery documentation). Charge at constant potential only and adjust charge voltage for battery temperature for optimum life. Ensure adequate ventilation during charging to prevent hydrogen accumulation; never charge in a sealed enclosure without ventilation. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances; protect from moisture, sunlight, temperature extremes, overcharge, and physical damage. Keep only in the original container, tightly closed.

SECTION 8 Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

8.1. Control parameters

ACGIH 2025. Lead BEI: 200 μg/L in blood; counsel female workers of child-bearing age regarding blood-lead levels. Lead notation A3; sulfuric acid notation A2 (suspected human carcinogen).

8.2. Appropriate engineering controls

Ensure good ventilation. Use general ventilation, local exhaust, or process enclosure to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible limits. Emergency eyewash fountains and safety showers should be available in the immediate vicinity of any potential exposure.

8.3. Individual protection measures (used if the product is compromised)

SECTION 9 Physical and Chemical Properties

Values relate to the electrolyte and metallic components; an intact sealed battery presents no exposure.

SECTION 10 Stability and Reactivity

SECTION 11 Toxicological Information

SECTION 12 Ecological Information

SECTION 13 Disposal Considerations

Disposal must follow official regulations. The battery should not be released to the environment; recycle wherever possible or dispose of as hazardous waste at an appropriate collection site. Batteries are not ordinary trash; do not dissect, pierce, or crush. Send spent batteries to a secondary lead smelter for recycling. Spent lead-acid batteries are not regulated as hazardous waste when the requirements of 40 CFR § 266.80 are met; spilled sulfuric acid is a characteristic hazardous waste. Place neutralized electrolyte slurry into sealed acid-resistant containers and dispose of as hazardous waste as applicable.

SECTION 14 Transport Information

In accordance with DOT / IMDG / IATA.

Damaged, leaking, or short-circuited batteries do not qualify for the non-spillable exemption and must be shipped under full Class 8 requirements.

SECTION 15 Regulatory Information

15.1. Federal regulations (US)

All components are listed as Active on the US EPA TSCA inventory. Contains chemicals subject to TSCA 12(b) export notification. The following are subject to SARA Title III Section 313 reporting (40 CFR Part 372): Lead (7439-92-1), Lead sulfate (7446-14-2), and Sulfuric acid (7664-93-9). Lead is listed as an EPA Hazardous Air Pollutant.

15.2. International regulations

All components are listed on the Canadian DSL and the Mexican INSQ. Lead and sulfuric acid are listed by IARC and NTP.

15.3. State regulations

SECTION 16 Other Information

Full text of H-statements (Sections 2 and 3)

H261 In contact with water releases flammable gas · H290 May be corrosive to metals · H302 Harmful if swallowed · H312 Harmful in contact with skin · H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage · H318 Causes serious eye damage · H332 Harmful if inhaled · H335 May cause respiratory irritation · H350/H351 May cause / Suspected of causing cancer · H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child · H362 May cause harm to breast-fed children · H372/H373 Causes / May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure · H400 Very toxic to aquatic life · H402 Harmful to aquatic life · H410/H412 Very toxic / Harmful to aquatic life with long-lasting effects.