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PRODUCT INFORMATION SHEET
Lead-acid battery is not a target product for SDS (safety data sheet).
This sheet is intended to be issued in order to provide "reference information" to ensure the safe
handling of the product.
1. Chemical Product and Company Identification

Product name
Information on company
Company name: Valve regulated lead-acid battery SNL,SLE,SLR TYPE(PP Non-Flame retardant)

Relevant dept.

: Industrial Battery Production Division
Industrial Batteries & Power Sources Business Unit
: 1,Inobanba-cho,Nishinosho,Kisshoin,Minami-ku,Kyoto,601-8520,Japan:81-75-316-3619:81-75-312-0379

Address
Phone number
Fax number: GS Yuasa International Ltd.

2. Hazards Identification

GHS classification
Physical and chemical hazards
Health hazards
Environmental hazards: Not applicable: Not applicable: Not applicable

GHS label elements:
Pictogram
Signal words
Hazard statements
Precautionary statement
Other risks/hazards: None: None: None: None: No information

3. Composition/Information on Ingredients

Information on composition and ingredients:
NO.

Chemical name orcommon nameComponent
part

1

Lead, Lead compounds

Terminal,(Lead dioxide, Leadelectrode plate

Content rate(mass ratio)
65-75%

sulfate etc.

Chemicalformula

CAS no.

Pb

7439-92-1

PbO2

1309-60-0

PbSO4
Ba
BaSO4

7446-14-2
7440-39-3
7727-43-7

2Barium compoundelectrode plate

0.2% or below

3

Dilute sulfuric acid(35~45%)

Electrolyte

18-25%

H2SO4

7664-93-9

4

Polypropylene resin

2-8%

-

9003-07-0

5

Glass

1.5-2.5%--

Battery
container, lid
Separator

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6

Brass etc.

7

ABS resin, epoxy resin,rubber etc.

Other metalparts
Other resinparts

1% or below--

1% or below-

9003-56-9(ABS)

4. First-aid Measures

If inhaled

If on skin

If in eyes

If swallowed

Most important symptoms/effects,
acute and delayed

Protection for first-aiders
Special note to physician: (Lead, lead dioxide, lead sulfate, dilute sulfuric acid)
Remove person to fresh air, keep comfortable forbreathing.
Get medical advice/attention.
: (Lead, lead dioxide, lead sulfate)
Wash skin with plenty of water and soap.
If skin irritation occurs, get medical advice/attention.
(dilute sulfuric acid)
Take off or remove immediately all contaminated clothing.
Rinse skin with water or shower.
If skin irritation or chemical injury occurs, get medical
advice/attention.
: (Lead, lead dioxide, lead sulfate, dilute sulfuric acid)
Open the eyelids with your fingers, rinse thoroughly withwater for at least 15 minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do.
Continue rinsing.
Get medical attention/advice.
: (Lead, lead dioxide, lead sulfate)
Rinse mouth.
Get medical advice/attention.
(dilute sulfuric acid)
Rinse mouth.
Give plenty of water.
Do not induce vomiting.
Get medical advice/attention.
: (Lead, lead dioxide, lead sulfate)
Stomach cramps, lethargy, headache, nausea, vomiting,weakness, wheezing, pallor, hemoglobinuria, collapse.
(dilute sulfuric acid)
Corrosive, burning sensation, sore throat, cough,breathlessness, shortness of breath, redness, pain,
blisters, severe skin burns, severe burns, abdominal pain,
shock or collapse.
: Rescuers wear protective equipment such as rubber gloves
and tight-fitting safety goggles.
: (Dilute sulfuric acid)
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take a rest. Therefore, it is necessary to take a rest andmedical observation.
5. Fire Fighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing media
Unsuitable extinguishing media
Specific risk/hazard

Specific fire fighting method

Protection for fire-fighters: Extinguish the fire by extinguishers of dry chemical agent,
foam fire extinguish agent, and non-flammable gas.
: No information.
: In case of fire, there is a possibility that irritative, corrosive or
toxic fumes or gases are generated.
There is a possibility of explosion of the product by heat.
: Cut off the power in case of connection/energizing the
product into the device, if can be coped with safely.
Move the product from the fire area if it is not dangerous.
After extinguishing the fire, continue to cool the container
thoroughly with plenty of water.
Immediately move the movable product to safe place whenfire occurs in surrounding. If it is not movable, cool the
product with water spray.
Keep away the combustible materials to prevent spread firearound.
: Extinguish fire from upwind.
Wear appropriate protective clothes for chemical(self-contained breathing apparatus, protective glasses, etc.)
to fire fighting.

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions, protective
equipment and emergency measures

Precautions for the environment
Method for containment and clean-up

Prevention of secondary hazards: Wear appropriate protective equipment (gloves, protective
glasses, protective clothing and the like), when processing
the leakage.
Do not touch or walk through the leakage.
Do not breathe dust, mist and vapour.
: Be careful to not discharge the product into the rivers, sewer,
and soil.
: If dilute sulfuric acid is leaked, stopping the flow with sandand earth, absorbing mat and the like, remove by absorbing
with them. And then, neutralized with sodium bicarbonate or
slaked lime, and wash off with plenty of water.
Absorb by sprinkling misty water when the gas is generated.
Collected material should be disposed in compliancewith ’13. Disposal Considerations’.
: Immediately remove all ignition sources in the vicinity.
Prepare fire extinguishing equipment just in case it is ignited.

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7. Handling and Storage

Handling
Technical measures

Local exhaust/general ventilation
Cautions for Safety Handling

StorageTechnical measures
Storage condition: Take measure described in ‘8: Exposure Controls andPersonal Protective Equipment’, and wear appropriate
protective equipment.
: Work in a well-ventilated place and provide local exhaust or
general ventilation as necessary.
: Do not use fire near the product.
Do not dismantle or modify the product.
Do not do short-circuit between the terminals.
Handling and charging of the product should be in wellventilated place.
Prevent falling and overturning of container. Careful to notgive a shock.
Try to not damage the product.
Be careful that there is a possibility of spewing dilute sulfuric
acid from the vent plug of product when open.
Be careful not to spill the dilute sulfuric acid.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
: Provide a ventilation and lighting required for storing andhandling hazardous materials in the storage location.
: Do not store near the fire.
Do not store in place where is exposed to high temperature,high humidity, rain, direct sunlight.
Store in place where is no risk of fire, toxic gas, liquid
droplets, generating or invasion of dust, and submerged.

8. Exposure Controls and Personal Protective Equipment

Controlled exposure level

Permissible exposure level
Japan Society for Occupational
Health (2014)

ACGIH (2014): Lead (electrode plate, terminal), lead dioxide(electrodeplate), lead sulfate(electrode plate)
Lead and its compounds(as lead)
TLV = 0.05 mg/m3: Lead(electrode plate, terminal), lead dioxide(electrodeplate), lead sulfate(electrode plate)
Lead and its compounds(as lead) : TLV = 0.1 mg/m3
Dilute sulfuric acid(electrolyte)
Sulfuric acid: Maximum permissible exposure limit =1mg/m3: Lead(electrode plate, terminal), lead dioxide(electrodeplate),lead sulfate(electrode plate)
LEAD AND INORGANIC COMPOUNDS, AS Pb
TLV-TWA = 0.05 mg/m3
Dilute sulfuric acid(electrolyte)

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Sulfuric acid: TLV-TWA = 0.2mg/m3: Provide hand wash and eyes wash facilities and safety
shower near the handling place as necessary.

Engineering controls
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection
Hand protection
Eye protection
Skin and body protection
Hygiene measures: Wear respiratory protective equipment (air respirator, dust
mask, gas mask (for acid gases)) as necessary.
: Wear impermeable protective gloves (acid resistance).
: Wear protective glasses, goggle type safety glasses and thelike.
: Wear protective clothing, protective apron and the like asnecessary.
: Do not eat, drink or smoke when handling.
Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Protective equipment shall be inspected regularly according
to the protective equipment checklist.

9. Physical and Chemical properties

Describes the information about the components below.
Lead

Lead dioxide

Lead sulfate

Dilute sulfuric acidAppearances(physical state, form,
color, etc.)

Silver white solid

Brown crystal or
powderWhite crystal

Colorlesstransparent liquid

Odor

No information.

No information.

No information.

Odorless (normal
temperature)Threshold of odor

No information.

No information.

No information.

No information.

pH

No information.

No information.

No information.

≦1

Melting point

327.4°C
1,749°C

888°C
1,480°C

1170°C
No information≦-40℃(s.g.1.30)

114℃(s.g.1.30)

Flash point

Non flammable

Non flammable

Non flammable

Non flammable

Flammability(solid,gas)

Non flammable

Non flammable

Non flammableNot applicableSpecific
gravity(density)

11.35g/cm3(20°C)

9.53g/cm3

6.2

Approx. 1.2～1.4

Solubility

Water: Insoluble.

Water: Insoluble.

Water: Hardly
soluble.

Miscible in water.
Soluble in alcohol.

Partition coefficient(n-octanol/water)

No information.

No information

No information

No information

Auto-ignition
temperature

Non flammable

Non flammable

Non flammable

Non flammable

Decomposition
temperature

No information.

290°C

1000°C

No information

Viscosity

No information.

No information.

No information.

No information.

Boiling point, initial
boiling point andboiling range

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Other Information

No information.

No information.

No information.

No information.

10. Stability and Reactivity

Stability

Hazardous reactivity

Conditions to avoid
Incompatible materials: (lead)When oxygen is present, it will be eroded by pure water andthe weak organic acid. At normal temperature, it will beeroded by fluorine or chlorine.
(lead dioxide/ lead sulfate)
It is considered to be stable under normal handling andstorage.
(dilute sulfuric acid)At first, vapor is generated by heating, and generate sulfuric
acid vapors if continue to heat.
Rapid contact with water might be generate a large amountof heat, and sometimes the acid is scattered.
Dilute sulfuric acid which is generated by diluting withwater, generates hydrogen gas by the corrosion of various
metals and may cause flash explosion by mixing with air.
There is hygroscopic.
: (lead)It does not occur hazardous reaction under normal
condition.
(lead dioxide)
React violently with combustible materials and organic
matter (sulfuric acid, hydrogen peroxide, phosphoric acid),and it may cause risk of fire.
(lead sulfate)
It may react with strong oxidizing agents.
(dilute sulfuric acid)
It may cause fire or explosion by many reactions.
It is strong oxidant and reacts with combustible andreducing materials.
It is strong acid and reacts violently with bases and iscorrosive to most common metals forming a
flammable/explosive gas(hydrogen).
React with water and organic materials violently andrelease heat.
: Heating, contact with ignition sources (open flame, spark,
etc.,): (lead): Oxidizing agent.
(lead dioxide): Flammable materials, reducing materials.
(lead sulfate): Strong oxidizing agents.
(dilute sulfuric acid):
Combustible materials, reducing materials, strong oxidizing
agents, strong bases.

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Hazardous decomposition products: In case, there is a possibility that irritative or toxic gases orfumes (sulfur trioxide, carbon monoxide, mist sulfate,sulfur dioxide, hydrogen sulfide) are generated.
11. Toxicological Information

Indicate the information for each of components of lead acid battery as below.
○Lead (electrode plate, terminal)
Acute toxicity (Oral)
Acute toxicity (Dermal)
Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Gases)

Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Vapours)
Acute toxicity(Inhalation: Dust and Mists)
Skin corrosion/irritation
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Respiratory or skin sensitization
Germ cell mutagenicity

Carcinogenicity

Reproductive toxicity

Specific target organ toxicity: No data.
: No data.
: Classification not applicable because it is a solid in thedefinition of GHS.
: No data.
: No data.
: No data.
: No data.
: No data.
: Although there are contradicting results about thechromosome aberration in the peripheral blood lymphocytes
from people who are engaged in lead-related work (IARC
suppl.7 (1987), EHC 3 (1977), DFGOTvol.17 (2002), ACGIH(7th, 2001)), there are descriptions of lead itself having
chromosome aberration/micronucleus inductive actions.
Therefore, it was classified as Category 2.
: From the below classifications, it was classified as Category
2.
IARC Supplement 7 (1987) and Japan Society for
Occupational Health: 2B
ACGIH (7th, 2001): A3
EPA (IRIS (1993)): B2: Since there is the description that there is the affect for
sperm formation disorder in human exposure example (EHC
3 (1977), ACGIH (7th, 2001), DFGOTvol.17 (2002)), andovulation dysfunction was observed in the female occupation
exposure example (EHC 3 (1977)), it was classified as"Category 1A". There are the descriptions about therelationship with neonatal developmental disorder ofcognitive function (ACGIH (7th, 2001), DFGOTvol.17 (2002),
PATTY (4th, 1994) and IARC 23 (1980)), and thedescriptions about the relationship with the increase of
miscarriage (DFGOTvol.17 (2002), and PATTY (4th, 1994)).
However, the distinct conclusion has not obtained.
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Latest confirmation date: 2024/8/20(single exposure)Specific target organ toxicity(repeated exposure)

Aspiration hazard
Others○Lead dioxide (electrode plate)
Acute toxicity (Oral)
Acute toxicity (Dermal)
Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Gases)

Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Vapours)
Acute toxicity(Inhalation: Dust and Mists)
Skin corrosion/irritation

observed in the acute toxicity in human (DFGOT, vol.17(2002)), there was the description that no kidney damage inthe subsequent epidemiologic study in the same source ofreference. Therefore, the data is insufficient for considering
the kidney as target organ, therefore, it is classified as"classification not possible".
: Due to the descriptions that the target organs were
hematopoietic system, nervous system, kidney, andcardiovascular system in DFGOTvol.17 (2002), that heme
synthesis inhibitors, nephropathy and brain diseases wereobserved in the human exposure examples in EHC 3 (1977),
ACGIH (7th, 2001), PATTY (4th, 1994), and IARC 23 (1980),
that it affects to the peripheral nerve and function of central
nerve system in humans exposure examples in EHC 3(1977), ACGIH (7th, 2001), PATTY (4th, 1994), that it affects
to cardiovascular system, such as high blood pressure in
human exposure examples in EHC 3 (1977), ACGIH (7th,2001), that the immunosupressive effect was observed inhuman exposure examples in PATTY (4th, 1994), it isconsidered that the target organs were hematopoietic
system, the kidney, central nervous systems, peripheral
nervous system, cardiovascular system and immune
system, and they all were classified as “Category 1”.
Although there are the descriptions of the case reports ofthyroid or adrenal hypofunctions in EHC 3 (1977), each casereports are before 1970, and there is no similar report after
that, since there is the description that no effects wasobserved in the thyroid in DFGOTvol.17 (2002), the thyroid
and the adrenal gland were not considered as for target
organs.
: No data.
: No information.

: No data.
: No data.
: Classification not applicable because it is a solid in thedefinition of GHS.
: No data.
: No data.
: Since there is the description of "Probably a severe eye,skin, and mucous membrane irritant "(HSDB (2006)), it isconsidered that indicate severe irritation to skin. Therefore, it
was classified as Category 2.

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Serious eye damage/eye irritation

Respiratory or skin sensitization
Germ cell mutagenicity

Carcinogenicity

Reproductive toxicity

Specific target organ toxicity(single exposure, repeatedexposure): Since there is the description of "Probably a severe eye,skin, and mucous membrane irritant "(HSDB (2006)), it isconsidered that indicate severe irritation to eyes. Therefore,
it is classified as Category 2A.
: No data.
: From the description of NTP DB (Access on February 2006);
Heritable germ cell mutagenicity tests: None.
Germ cell/ somatic cells in vivo mutagenicity tests:
None.
Germ cell/ somatic cells in vivo genetic toxicity test:
None.
Positive (strong) results of multiple indicators in in
vitro mutagenicity test: None.
It was classified as “Classification not possible”.
: From the below classifications, it was classified as Category2.
NTP (2005): R
IARC (1987): Group 2B
ACGIH (2001): A3
The Japan Society for Occupational Health : 2B
: Since lead is known as neurotoxic substance andreproductive toxic substance for human, it is classified as"Category 1A" based on experts' judgement.
: For this substance, it is assumed that the classification
based on the effects of inorganic lead compounds.
As the toxicity of inorganic lead compounds for humans,
there is the description below;"acute effects and chronic effects of inorganic lead has beenrecognized almost the same symptoms. By inhalation oringestion of inorganic lead, it has been reported that cause
the convergence of the mouth, thirst. And also nausea,
vomiting, upper abdominal discomfort, loss of appetite,
abdominal pain, constipation and the like has been reported
as effects on the digestive organs.
Effects on hematopoiesis are typical effects of inorganic
lead, it has been observed hemoglobin synthesis inhibition
and anemia due to shortened of red blood cell life, caused byinhibition of δ-aminolevulinic acid and heme synthesis
enzyme. Interstitial nephropathy as the effect to the kidneys,
in addition to decreasing amount of urine, proteinuria,
hematuria, urine cylinder, the proximal tubule disorderexhibiting a Fanconi syndrome typified by diabetes andamino acid urine is reported. Inorganic lead affects on the
peripheral nervous system, in particular, muscle weakness inlimbs, pain and convulsions are observed. In addition,

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Aspiration hazard
Others○Lead sulfate (electrode plates)
Acute toxicity (Oral)
Acute toxicity (Dermal)
Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Gases)

Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Vapours)
Acute toxicity(Inhalation: Dust and Mists)
Skin corrosion/irritation

Serious eye damage/eye irritation

Respiratory or skin sensitization
Germ cell mutagenicity

although it is very rare case in adults, in case of being
exposed to extremely high concentrations (details unknown),
the effects on the central nervous system are observed suchas ataxia, headache, paresthesia, depression and coma.
However, in effects on the central nervous system,
particularly sensitive in children, and the symptoms with norestless, aggressive personality, difficulty concentrating,decline of memory and the like have become a problem in
the U.S." (CERI Hazard Assessment Report 2001-9(2002))
Therefore, blood system, kidney and nervous system areconsidered to be target organs. From the above, it wasclassified as "Category 1(blood system, kidney, nervous
system)".
: No data.
: No information.

: No data.
: No data.
: Classification not applicable because it is a solid in thedefinition of GHS.
: No data.
: No data.
: No data. As effects on humans, although there is no datathat can be obtained for local effects on the skin and mucous
membranes by lead and inorganic lead compounds, there is
the description of that there is likely to cause severe irritation
and burns to the skin.
: No data. As effects on humans, although there is no data
indicating the local effects on the mucous membranes bylead and inorganic lead compounds, there is the descriptionof that there is likely to cause severe irritation and burns to
the eye.
: No data.
: It is “Classification not possible” due to insufficient data of invivo test. In addition, in the in vitro test, there is the negative
report in Ames test. Moreover, although it may not benecessarily matched results have been obtained, there isalso the positive result in chromosome analysis using
peripheral blood of workers who received the occupational
exposure of lead. However, the used method is insufficient inmost of the tests, overall it stated that it cannot be conclusive
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Carcinogenicity

Reproductive toxicity

Specific target organ toxicity(single exposure)compounds in MAK / BAT (2010) are classified as germ cellmutagenicity 3A.
: In carcinogenicity evaluation of IARC, it is classified asGroup 2A as inorganic compounds. Therefore, thissubstance was classified as Category 1B. In addition, it isclassified as 2B as a lead compound in The Japan Society
for Occupational Health, and A3 as inorganic lead compoundin ACGIH.
: Although there is no data of this substance, as effect onhumans of inorganic lead compounds, an increase in the
spontaneous abortion of pregnancy before 20 weeks wasobserved by a high concentration exposure of mothers incases or epidemiological studies.
There is description that exposure during the pregnancy isrelated increased in teratogenicity, low weight newborns andsuppression of body weight gain after birth.
Although decrease in sperm count and semen volume,morphological changes of sperm, and decreasing of sperm
motility were observed by the occupational exposure, inmost studies, it is observed dose-response relationshipbetween these effects and exposure concentration of lead,and toxicity for sperm has been reported to have been
unclear.
: Although there is no data of this substance, neurotoxic effectof lead is known, and receives the influence of the lead inboth the peripheral nerves and the central nervous system.
Lead encephalopathy is one of the early symptoms of acuteexposure. From also that there is a report of the suppressionof the pituitary hands and nerve conduction velocity by theoccupational exposure, it is classified as "Category 1(nervous system)". In high concentration acute exposure oflead and inorganic lead compounds, it causes dysfunction of
the proximal tubule. There is the description that it causes
Fanconi syndrome (diabetes, amino acid urine disease,phosphate urine disease and the like) as renal symptoms ofacute lead poisoning. Therefore, it was classified as“Category 1 (kidney)”.
Moreover, lead is also known to give a change in the blood
system. There is the description that the hemoglobin
synthesis inhibition and small blood cell anemia andhypochromic anemia due to shortened of red blood cell life
are caused by δ-aminolevulinic acid and heme synthesis
enzyme are inhibited. Therefore, it is classified as "Category
1 (blood system)".
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Specific target organ toxicity(repeated exposure)

Aspiration hazard
Others○Dilute sulfuric acid (electrolyte)
Acute toxicity (Oral)or high concentration acute exposure. Since there is thedescription of the associated symptoms such as
constipation, severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, lossof appetite, it is classified as "Category 1 (digestive system)".
: Although there is no data of the substance, there is thedescription that in high concentration repeated exposure bylead and inorganic lead compounds, it leads to irreversible
changes to kidney including tubular atrophy, interstitial
fibrosis glomerular sclerosis, and eventually it cause chronic
nephritis. Therefore, it was classified as "Category1(kidney)".
In addition, there is the report of the lead epidemiologicalstudy, hemoglobin concentration and hematocrit value of
poisoning patients were significantly decreased comparedwith control subjects of non-exposure.
There is the description that the hemoglobin synthesis
inhibition and small blood cell anemia and hypochromic
anemia due to shortened of red blood cell life are caused by
δ-aminolevulinic acid and heme synthesis enzyme are
inhibited. Therefore, it was classified as "Category 1 (blood
system)".
On the other hand, there is the research study to support therelationship between the chronic lead poisoning andmyocardial injury, and there is reported that abnormal
electrocardiogram in workers of lead poisoning wasobserved. In addition, from the data of epidemiologicalstudies, since it has been concluded that internal absorptionof lead causes a significant increase in blood pressure inboth diastolic and systolic of the heart, it was classified as
Category 1(cardiovascular).
Moreover, suppression of motor nerve conduction velocity
was observed in worker who blood concentration of lead ishigh, and also there is a report of the Parkinson's syndrome
has been observed in seven out of nine that have been
exposed for more than 30 years in a lead-acid battery.
Therefore, it was classified as "Category 1(nervous
system)".
: No data.
: No information.

: Based on the Rat LD50 value: 2140mg/kg and the descriptionof the death case report by the oral ingestion in humans(amount of intake is unknown), it was classified as Category
5 (“Not classified” by JIS classification).

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Acute toxicity (Dermal)
Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Gases)
Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Vapours)
Acute toxicity(Inhalation: Dust and Mists)
Skin corrosion/irritation

Serious eye damage/eye irritation

Respiratory or skin sensitization

Germ cell mutagenicity

Carcinogenicity: No data.
: Classification not applicable because it is a liquid in thedefinition of GHS.
: No data.
: Based on rat LC50 value: 0.375mg/L (4 hour exposure) and
347ppm (1-hour exposure) (4 hour equivalent value:
0.347mg/L), it was classified as Category 2.
: Since pH of concentrated sulfuric acid was 1 or less, it was
judged to be corrosive substance in accordance with the
GHS classification standards, and classified as Category
1A-1C.
: There is the description that the critical damage to the eye
accompanied by lysis of anterior chamber of eye wasobserved in accident case of human. And also from thedescription that the moderate irritation with 5% solution andthe severe irritation with 10% solution were observed to theeye of rabbit, therefore, it was classified as "Category 1".
: Respiratory sensitization: No data.
Skin sensitization:
There is no test data on skin sensitizing of sulfuric acids.
Although sulfuric acid has been industrially used for several
decades, there is no case report of skin sensitization while
skin injuries by skin irritation are well known.
Although an extensive amount of sulfate ion exists internally(the sulfate ion in serum ~33 mmol/L, and 50 times more incells), allergic reactions do not occur.
In allergic test of sulfuric acid salt of metal, even if allergic
positive with metal may occur, sulfuric ion is presumed toresult in allergic negative as is suggested by the negative
results in sulfate of zinc. Based on the description that
conclusion is obtained from the results mentioned above that
sulfate does not cause allergy to human, it is classified as"Not classified".
: For in vivo, there is not any test data which the reproductive
cells and the somatic cells were used. For in vitro
mutagenicity tests, there is the positive result only in the test
system with the single indicator (chromosomal aberrationtest). However, there are negative results in other indices.
Therefore, it was classified as "Classification not possible".
: Occupational exposure of the mist of the inorganic strongacid including sulfuric acids is classified as group 1
according to IARC, as A2 according to ACGIH, and as K
according to NTP.
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Reproductive toxicity

Specific target organ toxicity(single exposure)Specific target organ toxicity(repeated exposure)

Aspiration hazard
Othersclassified as category 1. However, sulfuric acids itself wasclassified as the category 4 according to DFGOT. And, sincenone of those institutions have carried out the carcinogenic
classification, it was classified as "Classification notpossible".
: In inhalation exposure test using rabbit and mouse in fetalorganogenesis period, it is not observed of fetotoxicity andteratogenicity at the dose causing no maternal toxicity inboth species. And also, the effect on the reproductive organof both sexes is not observed in chronic toxicity test andcarcinogenicity test. Since the direct effect byirritation/corrosive is the main toxicity, it is judged that there
is no concern that indicates the reproductive toxicity,
therefore, it was classified as "Not classified".
: There is the descriptions that in the inhalation exposure of
low concentration in humans, airway irritation symptoms
such as cough and breath shortness are observed and athigh concentration exposure, addition to acute effects suchas cough, breath shortness and hemoptysis shedding etc.,
permanent effects such as functional depression of lungs,
fibrosis and emphysema are observed. Additionally, there is
the description that hemorrhage and dysfunction in lungs
were observed in 8-hour inhalation exposure using guinea
pigs. Based on these descriptions, it was classified as"Category 1 (respiratory systems)".
: In the 28-day inhalation exposure test using rat, cellproliferation in laryngeal mucosa is observed in guidancevalue range of Category 1. In the 14 to 139-day repeatedinhalation exposure test using the guinea pigs, respiratory
and lung disorder, such as nasal-septum dropsy, pulmonary
emphysema, atelectasis, hyperemia, dropsy, bleeding andthrombosis of bronchioles are observed at the concentration
range of guidance value of Category 1. Furthermore, in the
78-week inhalation exposure test using a cynomolgus,
histological change as hyperplasia of a cell, the wall
thickening, etc. in bronchioles of lungs were observed at the
dosage (0.048 mg/L, 23.5 Hr/Day) of the guidance value
range of Category 1. From the above, it was classified as
Category 1 (respiratory systems).
: No data.
: No information.

12. Ecological Information

Indicate the information for each of components of lead acid battery as below.

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Ecotoxicity
Persistence/degradability
Bioaccumulation
Mobility in soil
Hazardous to the ozone layer○Lead dioxide (electrode plate)
Ecotoxicity
Persistence/degradability
Bioaccumulation
Mobility in soil
Hazardous to the ozone layer○Lead sulfate
Ecotoxicity

Persistence/degradability
Bioaccumulation
Mobility in soil
Hazardous to the ozone layer○Dilute sulfuric acid (electrolyte)
Ecotoxicity

Persistence/degradability
Bioaccumulation
Mobility in soil
Hazardous to the ozone layer: No data.
: No data.
: No data.
: No information.
: Not contain ingredients listed in the Annex of the Montreal
Protocol.

: No data.
: No data.
: No data.
: No information.
: Not contain ingredients listed in the Annex of the Montreal
Protocol.

: Crustacean: Daphnia magna, 48hr-IC50 = 0.5mg/L(Acute hazardous to the aquatic environment : Category 1)
Reliable chronic toxicity data has not been obtained. Since itis metal compound, the behavior in water is not known.
Because acute toxicity is category 1, chronic hazardous to
the aquatic environment was classified as "Category 1".
: No data.
: No data.
: No information.
: Not contain ingredients listed in the Annex of the Montreal
Protocol.

: Fishes: Bluegill, 96hr-LC50 = 16-28mg/L(Acute hazardous to the aquatic environment : Category 3)
Toxicity factor is considered to be aqueous solution whichbecomes strong acid, but toxic effect is eased by the buffer
action in the environmental water. Therefore, Chronic
hazardous to the aquatic environment was classified as "Notclassified".
: No data.
: No data.
: No data.
: Not contain ingredients listed in the Annex of the Montreal
Protocol.

13. Precautions for Disposal

Disposal considerations: In the disposal, follow “Waste Management and Public

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Cleansing Law” and the standards of the local government.
Entrust disposal to industrial waste disposal contractor who
have obtained a license from local governor, otherwise if thelocal government is performing waste disposal, entrust themdisposal.
14. Transport Information

Valve regulated lead-acid battery corresponds to UN-2800 on TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS
GOODS. But the battery does not correspond to dangerous goods because it satisfied SPECIALPROVISIONS.
Valve regulated lead-acid battery corresponds to an escape Clause A67 of dangerous goods in IATA.
Therefore, the battery does not correspond to dangerous goods.
Indicate the information for transport restrictions as below.
International regulations(dangerous goods)
Inland transport: Follow the regulation under ADR/RID.
Sea transport: Follow the regulation under IMO.
Air transport: Follow the regulation under ICAO/IATA.
UN number
UN class
Proper shipping namePacking group
Special requirements: 2800: Corrosive substance/Class 8: BATTERIES, WET, NON-SPILLABLE, electric storage:: IMO SP238
IATA A48, A67, A164, A183
: Not applicable

Marine pollutant
Japan domestic regulations
Inland transport
Sea transport
Air transport
Special safety measures and condition
for transport

Emergency
response
number(North America)
HS codeCountry of origin

guideline: Follow the regulation of Fire Service Act and Poisonous andDeleterious Substances Control Law.
: Follow the regulation of Ship Safety Law.
: Follow the regulation of Civil Aeronautics Act.
: Avoid mixed load with other substances as much as
possible.
Handle the dilute sulfuric acid so as not to leak by
overturning or falling.
Load to not overturning, falling and damage, and takeprevention of cargo collapse securely.
Avoid transport under the direct sunlight and hightemperature.
Transport in accordance with the standards of other related
laws and regulations.
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15. Regulatory Information
There are not laws and regulations applicable for the lead-acid battery itself.
Describe the information about the components below.

Industrial Safety and Health Act

Labor Standards Act

Poisonous and Deleterious Substances
Control Act

Act on Confirmation, etc. of Release
Amounts of Specific Chemical
Substances in the Environment andPromotion of Improvements to theManagement ThereofFire Service Act: Dangerous and Harmful Substances Subject to Indicate
Their Names (Article 57 of the Act)- Lead components: lead dioxide, lead sulfate
Dangerous and Harmful Substances Subject to Notify Their
Names (Article 57-2 of the Act)- Lead and its inorganic compounds : lead, lead dioxide,
lead sulfate- Sulfuric acid: dilute sulfuric acid.
Corrosive liquids (Article 326 of the regulation)- Sulfuric acid: dilute sulfuric acid
Specified Chemical Substances (Article 2 of The Ordinanceon Prevention of Dangers Due to Specified Chemical
Substances, paragraph 1)
Category 3 substance- Sulfuric acid: dilute sulfuric acid
Lead (Appended Table 4 of the Enforcement Ordinance No.1
of Article 1 of the Ordinance on Prevention of Lead
Poisoning.)- LeadLead compounds (Appended Table 4 of the Enforcement
Ordinance No. 4 of Article 1 of the Ordinance on Preventionof Lead Poisoning. )- Lead dioxide, Lead sulfate: Illness chemical substances (Article 75 of the Act, paragraph
2, article 35 of the Enforcement Regulations, Appended tableof 1-2, no.4)- Lead and its compounds
Lead, lead dioxide, lead sulfate: Deleterious Substances (Article 2 of the designatedordinance)- Lead compounds: lead dioxide- Sulfuric acid: dilute sulfuric acid
: Class I Designated Chemical Substances (Paragraph 2 ofArticle 2 of the Act, Appended Table 1 of Article 1 of the
Enforcement Ordinance)- LeadSpecified Class I Designated Chemical Substances(Paragraph 2 of Article 2 of the Act, Article 4 of the
Enforcement Ordinance)- Lead compounds: lead dioxide, lead sulfate: Hazardous material Category 1 Oxidizing solid

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Marine Pollution Prevention Law- Chromium, lead or oxide of iodine- Lead dioxide: Substances Inhibiting Fire Fighting- Lead dioxide- Sulfuric acid: dilute sulfuric acid
: Noxious liquid substances- Category Y: Dilute sulfuric acid

: Article 194 of Enforcement Regulations, Appended Table 1

Civil Aeronautics Act

Ship Safety Act

Water Pollution Prevention Act

of the Notification for Establishing Standards for the Carriageof Dangerous Goods in Ships- Oxidizing substances: lead dioxide- Corrosive substance: lead sulfate (which the content of
free acid is more than 3 wt%)
- Corrosive substance: dilute sulfuric acid
: Article 2,3 of the Dangerous Goods Regulations, Appended
Table 1 of the Notification for Establishing Standards for the
Carriage of Dangerous Goods in Ships- Oxidizing substances: lead dioxide- Corrosive substance: lead sulfate (which the content of
free acid is more than 3 wt%)
- Corrosive substances: dilute sulfuric acid
: Noxious Substances (No.1 of Paragraph 2 of Article 2 of theAct)-

Lead and its compounds:
Lead, lead dioxide, lead sulfate: Designated Substances (Paragraph 4 of Article 2 of the Act)
Sulfuric acid: dilute sulfuric acid
- Oxidizing Substances: lead dioxide- Corrosive Substance: lead sulfate (which the content of
free acid is more than 3 wt%)

Act on Port Regulations-

Corrosive Substances: dilute sulfuric acid

16. RoHS Instruction

Lead and lead compound contained in the lead-acid battery are off the subject of the RoHS instruction.
17. Other Information

Electrochemical reaction formula:
Positive

PbO2

Electrolyte＋

Lead Dioxide

2H2SO4＋

Sulfuric Acid

Negative

Pb
Lead

Positive

Charge<---- ---->Discharge

PbSO4
Lead sulfate

Electrolyte

+

2H2O
Water

Negative+

PbSO4
Lead sulfate(Land transportation In U.S.A and Canada )According to law by Department of Transportation(DOT), “ NONSPILLABLE” or “NONSPILLABLEBATTERY ” must be described on battery or package in order to call the attention of nature of transport

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goods to the drivers.
(TSCA)
Ingredients in GS Yuasa batteries are listed in the TSCA registry as follows:
Components
Electrolyte

Inorganic leadcompound

CAS number

TSCA status

Sulfuric Acid
(H2SO4)7664-93-9

listedlead (Pb)7439-92-1

listedLead dioxide(PbO2)

1309-60-0

listedLead sulfate(PbSO4)7446-14-2

listedCalcium (Ca)7440-70-2

listedTin (Sn)7440-31-5

listedBarium (Ba)7440-39-3

listed(California Proposition 65)
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, and other chemicals
known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.

Reference:
Globally Harmonized System of classification and labelling of chemicals, (5th ed., 2013), UN
JIS Z 7253:2012
1) NITE GHS classification data.
2) ECHA Home page (http://echa.europa.eu/information-on-chemicals)3) NITE CHRIP (http://www.safe.nite.go.jp/japan/sougou/view/SystemTop_jp.faces)
Notice:
The contents described in this sheet are prepared based on the data and information currently
available to us. However, it does not intend to be any guarantees in regard to content, physical andchemical properties, hazards, etc.
Please handle this product in the responsibility of the user after referring to this sheet.
In addition, the precautions are intended for normal handling. Please use under implementing safetymeasures that are suitable for application/usage if you want to special handling.