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Valve regulated lead acid batteries maintenance-free non-spillable
According to ISO 11014:2009 format.
Section 1
Chemical product and company identification
Product name

Permobil maintenance-free AGM GEL battery

Product part no.

1836054, 1836529

Recommended use of the productTo be used in an electrically powered wheelchair.

Restricted use of the productNot to be used in any other application other than thosementioned in the recommended use of the product.

How to contact Permobil

Permobil Ltd.
Regus 6th floor, 2 Kingdom Street, Paddington
W2 6BD, London
United Kingdom+44 1484 722 888+44 1484 723 013
info@permobil.uk
www.permobil.com

Head office of the Permobil group

Permobil AB
Per Uddéns väg 20SE 861 36 TimråSweden+46 60 59 59 00+46 60 57 52 50
support@permobil.com
www.permobil.com

Section 2Hazards identification
The battery has passed the vibration test, pressure differential test and leakage test at 55ºC according toRecommendations on the TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS Model SPECIAL PROVISION 238. It is not restricted
to IATA DGR according to special provision A67 and is not restricted to IMDG CODE according to special
provision 238.
Lead/Lead oxides
Under normal conditions of use, no lead dust, vapours, or fumes are generated. Hazardous exposure may occur if
the product is overheated, oxidised, or otherwise processed or damaged such that dust, vapour or fumes aregenerated. The melting point is 327.5°C and the boiling point is 1740°C. There will be lead smoke and lead dust if
the temperature is higher than 327.5°C.

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Inhalation

Lead dust or fumes may cause irritation of the upper
respiratory tract or lungs.

Skin contact

Lead compounds are not readily absorbed throughthe skin.

Eye contact

Lead compounds may cause eye irritation.

Sulphuric acid
Under normal conditions of use, it will not be affected. If the battery is opened, or in the case of a leak, dangerous
contact may occur.
Inhalation

Acid mist may irritate the upper respiratory tract or lungs.

Skin contact

Sulphuric acid can corrode the skin.

Eye contact

Sulphuric acid can cause eye irritation.

Section 3
Composition/Information on ingredients
Substance/MixturePercent

CAS number

Lead/Lead oxides

68%7439-92-1

Sulphuric acid25%7664-93-9

Separator

2%65997-17-3

ABS container

5%9003-56-9

Section 4
First-aid measures
Emergency and first-aid procedures if exposure to internal components of the battery occurs

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Inhalation

Evacuate and ensure you are breathing fresh air. Give oxygenor artificial respiration if needed. Get immediate
medical attention.

Eye contact

Flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes; hold theeyelids open. Get immediate medical attention.

Skin contact

Remove contaminated clothing and flush affected areas withplenty of water for at least 15 minutes, and obtain medical
attention if necessary.

Ingestion

Do not induce vomiting. Dilute by drinking large quantities ofwater. If available, drink several glasses of milk. Do not giveanything by mouth to an unconscious person. Give CPR if theperson's breathing or pulse has stopped. Get immediate
medical attention.

Section 5
Firefighting measures
Flash point

Not applicable.

Extinguishing media

Use water, foam or dry powder, as appropriate, toextinguish fire.

Firefighting procedures

In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSHapproved self-contained breathing apparatus with full-facepiece operated in pressure demand or other positive pressuremode. Fight fire from the maximum possible distance.
Evacuate the area.

Specific hazardsWhen affected by a fire, the battery may decompose andproduce irritating fumes containing metal oxides. The plastic
case may create toxic vapour, gases or fumes if exposed toopen fire.

Section 6
Accidental release measures
Personal precautions

Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as specified
in Section 8.

Environmental precautions

This material may be non-hazardous in ordinary use and may
be discarded in accordance with the applicable governmental
regulations and with the demands of the environmental
protection authority.

Methods of clean up

Spill and leaks are unlikely because the cells are contained ina sealed case. In the event of a battery rupture, prevent skin

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contact and collect all the released material in a plastic-lined
metal container to prevent the spilled substances from entering
drinking water supplies or streams. Any product recovery or
disposal must comply with local, state, federal, country, orinternational specific regulations.

Section 7
Handling and storage
Handling

All connections should be connected accurately to avoid thepossibility of a short circuit. Do not let oil, water or othercontamination drop on the top of battery while working.
Use only in well-ventilated areas. Keep away from heat, sparks,and open flames. Emergency shower and eye wash facilities
should be accessible in the work area. Avoid contact with skinand eyes. The wearing of full-length sleeves and trousers aswell as boots or work shoes is recommended for
manufacturing operations.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area and away fromcombustible materials, sources of ignition, excessive heatand direct sunlight. Do not store in sealed areas.

Warning

This product is intended for use with power wheelchairs. It is
not intended for use by children without supervision, included
cleaning and maintenance of the product. It is not a toy forchildren to play with.

Section 8
Exposure controls and personal protection
Engineering controls

Use ventilation equipment, safety showers and eye showers.

Personal protective equipment (when handling the battery)
Respiratory

Wear a government-approved air purifying respirator
if necessary.

Eye protection

Chemical safety glasses with side shields to avoid eye contact.

Hand protection

Acid-proof gloves.

Skin and body protection

Wear appropriate protective clothing.

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Other protective measures

Smoking, drinking and eating are strictly prohibited whenhandling the battery.

Work/Hygienic practices
Remove jewellery, rings, watches and any other metallic objects before working on batteries. All tools should
insulate to avoid the possibility of shorting connections. DO NOT lay tools on top of the battery.
Be sure to discharge any static electricity from tools and individual persons by touching a grounded surface inthe vicinity of the batteries. The batteries are heavy, and serious injury can result from improper lifting orinstallation. DO NOT lift, carry, install or remove the batteries by pulling on the terminal posts. The terminal
posts and post seals may be damaged if used improperly. DO KEEP a fire extinguisher and emergency
communications in the work area.

Section 9
Physical and chemical properties
Appearance

The battery is solid.

Odour

The battery is odourless.

Odour threshold

No data available.

pHNo data available.

Melting point/freezing point

No data available.

Initial boiling point and boiling range

No data available.

Flash point

No data available.

Evaporation rate

No data available.

Flammability (solid, gas)

No data available.

Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits

No data available.

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Vapour pressure

No data available.

Vapour density

No data available.

Relative density

No data available.

Solubility(ies)Lead, lead oxide and lead sulphate are insoluble in water.

Partition coefficient: n-octol/water

No data available.

Auto-ignition temperature

No data available.

Viscosity

No data available.

Section 10Stability and reactivity
Reactivity

No reactivity under normal conditions.

Chemical stability

Stable under normal conditions.

Conditions to avoid

Direct sunlight, overheating, sparks and other sourcesof ignition.

Incompatibility

Incompatible with strong oxidising agents, potassium
and sodium.

Hazardous polymerisation

No hazardous polymerisation will occur.

Section 11
Toxicological information
Acute toxicity

Lead/Lead oxides: Toxic if ingested or inhaled. Chronic poison.
Lead may be toxic to the blood, kidneys and central nervous
system (CNS). Repeated or prolonged exposure to thesubstance can cause organ damage.

Skin corrosion/irritation

Sulphuric acid: Contact may cause severe irritation to eyes andskin; causes burns. Potential Chronic Health Effects: Can beslightly hazardous in the case of skin contact (permanent).

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Teratogenic effects

No data available.

Developmental toxicity

No data available.

Serious eye damage/irritation

No data available.

Respiratory or skin sensitisation

No data available.

Germ cell mutagenicity

No data available.

Carcinogenicity

Lead/Lead oxides: Classified A3 (Proven for animal) by ACGIH,
2B (Possible for human) by IARC. Sulphuric acid: G1 by IARC.
Not available.

Reproductive toxicity

No data available.

STOT single exposure

No data available.

STOT repeated exposure

No data available.

Aspiration hazard

No data available.

Section 12
Ecological information
Lead/Lead oxides
Eco-toxicity

Not available.

BOD5 and COD

Not available.

Products of biodegradation

Possibly hazardous short-term degradation products are notlikely. However, long-term degradation products may arise.

Toxicity of the products of biodegradation

The products of degradation are less toxic than theproduct itself.

Special remarks on the products ofbiodegradation

Not available.

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Sulphuric Acid
Harmful to the environment; can cause pollution to water bodies and soil.
Non-biodegradability

Not available.

Section 13
Disposal considerations
Waste disposal method

Spent batteries must be treated as hazardous waste anddisposed of according to local, state, and federal regulations.
A copy of this material safety data must be supplied to any
scrap dealer or secondary smelter together with battery.
Put into rubbish bin, otherwise incineration, otherwise licensed
landfill, or safe disposal as required by local, state, federal,international, or country specific regulations.

Empty container warnings

Empty containers may contain product residue; follow SDS andlabel warnings even after the containers have been emptied.

Section 14
Transport information
GroundOur non-spillable lead acid batteries meet all the following requirements found at DOT 49 CFR 173.159(d):• When offered for transport, the batteries are protected against short circuits and securely packaged asrequired by DOT 49 CFR 173.159(d) (1);• The batteries and outer packaging are marked with the words “NONSPILLABLE” or “NONSPILLABLE BATTERY”
as required by DOT 49 CFR173.159(d) (2);• The batteries comply with the vibration and pressure differential tests found in DOT 49 CFR 173.159(d) (3).
Aircraft-ICAO-IATA
Our non-spillable lead acid batteries also are excepted from the international hazardous materials (also known as
dangerous goods) regulations since the batteries comply with the following requirements:• According to the requirements of Packing Instruction 806 in IATA (International Air Transport Association)and ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organisation), there should not be any electrolyte leakage after thevibration and pressure differential tests.
• And, Special Provision A67 states: Non-spillable batteries are not subject to these Instructions (PackingInstruction 806) if at the temperature of 55°C (131°F) the electrolyte will not flow from a ruptured or cracked
case and there is no free liquid flow and if when packaged for transport the batteries are protected fromshort circuit and unintentional activation.

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Vessel IMO-IMDG
Our non-spillable batteries are excepted from the international hazardous materials (also known as dangerous
goods) regulations since they conform to the requirements of IMDG Code Special Provision 238.1 and 238.2, that isthe batteries have passed the vibration and pressure differential performance tests, and at a temperature of 55°C
the electrolyte will not flow from a ruptured or cracked case and there is no free liquid flow and when packaged fortransport the terminals are protected from short circuit.
Additional information:• Each battery and the outer packaging must be plainly and durably marked “Non-spillable” or“Non-spillable Battery”.
• Proper packaging and paperwork are required for transport, including details of the nature and quantityof goods and the applicable origin/destination/customs points.

Section 15
Regulatory information
EU regulation
According to the EU2013 / 56 / EC battery directive, VRLA batteries should carry a crossed wheeled bin symbol withan ISO recycling symbol.

Section 16
Other information
No data available.

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