Prohibit smoking, sparks, flames, etc. Avoid mixing acid with other chemicals. The toxic effects of lead are cumulative and slow to appear. It affects the kidneys, reproductive organs and central nervous system. This sheet must be passed to any scrap dealer or smelter when the battery is resold.
Contact can cause severe burns in the skin and eyes.
Ingestion of sulfuric acid will cause GI track burns. Exposure to sulfuric acid may occur if the battery case has been damaged or the vents have been tampered with. Flush the area with water and it is acceptable to discard the neutralized acid in the sewage system. Spent batteries must be treated as hazardous waste and disposed of in accordance with Local, State, and Federal regulations. Due to the battery's low internal resistance and high power density, high levels of short circuit current can develop across the battery terminals.