Yuasa NPL 78-12, 12V Ah lead acid battery YUANPL78-12IFR YUANPL78-12IFR Data Sheet
Product codes
YUANPL78-12IFR
Yuasa Battery Europe Ltd
SAFETY DATA SHEET
Valve Regulated Lead-Acid (VRLA) Battery
Document:
SDS 01
Issue No:
3
Issue Date:
19.10.2011
Page
6 of 8
If this document is printed, it is to be considered uncontrolled and for reference only.
Case Material:
According to information available the product is not harmful to health
provided it is correctly handled and processed according to the given
recommendations.
provided it is correctly handled and processed according to the given
recommendations.
Separator Material:
Based on animal implantation and epidemiologic studies glass microfibres
are thought to have some limited carcinogenic potential and as such are
designated as Group 2B materials (IARC, US). The material should be
treated as a category 3 carcinogen (Europe).
Limited evidence of carcinogenic effect.
are thought to have some limited carcinogenic potential and as such are
designated as Group 2B materials (IARC, US). The material should be
treated as a category 3 carcinogen (Europe).
Limited evidence of carcinogenic effect.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Components
VRLA Battery
This information does not apply to the undamaged VRLA Battery. It is of
relevance if the battery is broken and the components are released to the
environment.
relevance if the battery is broken and the components are released to the
environment.
Plate Grids and
Active materials:
Active materials:
Metallic lead, lead alloys and Lead
dioxide.
dioxide.
Chemical and physical treatment is required for the elimination of lead from
water. Waste water containing lead must not be disposed of in an untreated
condition.
water. Waste water containing lead must not be disposed of in an untreated
condition.
Ecotoxicity:
Risk Phrase R52/53
The general classification for Lead compounds, R50/53 does not apply to
Battery Lead Oxide
Tests in 2001 and 2005 have concluded that Battery Lead Oxide is NOT
toxic for the environment; neither R50 nor R50/53 nor R51/53.
Risk Phrase R52/53 (Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term
adverse effects in the aquatic environment) applies to Battery Lead Oxide.
Effect in the aquatic environment:
Toxicity for fish:
96 h LC 50 > 100 mg/l
Toxicity for daphnia:
48 h EC 50 > 100 mg/l
Toxicity for alga:
72 h IC 50 > 10 mg/l
Battery Electrolyte:
Ecotoxicity:
In order to avoid damage to the sewerage system, the acid has to be
neutralised by means of soda ash, sodium bicarbonate or sodium
carbonate before disposal.
carbonate before disposal.
Ecological damage is possible by change of pH. The electrolyte solution
reacts with water and organic substances, causing damage to flora and
fauna.
fauna.
The electrolyte may also contain components of lead that can be toxic to
aquatic environments.
Persistence and Degradation:
Remains indefinitely in the environment as sulphate.
Case Material:
Elimination information:
No data available: insoluble in water
Behaviour and environmental fate:
Due to the consistency of the product, and its insolubility in water, it will
apparently not be bio-available.
apparently not be bio-available.
Separator Material:
No data available: insoluble in water
Not thought to pose any risk to the environment.
Not thought to pose any risk to the environment.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Components
VRLA Battery
Europe:
Spent (used) VRLA Batteries are subject to the requirements of the
Batteries Directive 2006/66/EC (on batteries and accumulators and waste
batteries and accumulators). Spent (used) VRLA Batteries MUST be sent
for recycling through an authorised contractor at the end-of-life.
batteries and accumulators). Spent (used) VRLA Batteries MUST be sent
for recycling through an authorised contractor at the end-of-life.
The WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC (Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment) applies. Spent (used) VRLA Batteries MUST be removed
from equipment at end-of-life.
from equipment at end-of-life.
Worldwide:
VRLA batteries contain inorganic lead compounds and sulphuric acid
which are damaging to the environment.
Spent (used) batteries must be disposed of in an environmentally friendly
manner in accordance with local national laws and regulations.
Plate Grids and
Active materials:
Active materials:
Metallic lead and active materials (Lead Oxides) must be recycled.
Disposal must be carried out in accordance with the European Hazardous
Waste Directive 91/689/EEC (until end of 2010), then Directive
2008/98/EC
2008/98/EC
Battery Electrolyte:
Europe
Disposal must be carried out in accordance with the European Hazardous
Waste Directive 91/689/EEC (until end of 2010),
Thereafter, Directive 2008/98/EC on the protection of the environment
through criminal law
Worldwide
Disposal should be in accordance with local, state or national legislation.