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
3 of 8
If this document is printed, it is to be considered uncontrolled and for reference only.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING AND EXPLOSION HAZARD MEASURES
Components
VRLA Battery
VRLA Batteries emit hydrogen gas which is highly flammable and will form
explosive mixtures in air from approx 4% to 76%. This can be ignited by a spark
at any voltage, naked flames or other sources of ignition.
at any voltage, naked flames or other sources of ignition.
Batteries in use will be part of an electrical circuit and must be isolated from the
power source before attempting to put out a fire. Switch the power OFF before
disconnecting the batteries from the power source.
disconnecting the batteries from the power source.
Damaged batteries may expose negative plates (grey) colour, which may ignite
if allowed to dry out. These plates may be wetted down with water after the
battery has been removed from all electrical circuits.
battery has been removed from all electrical circuits.
Suitable Extinguisher types:
CO
2
; Foam; Dry Powder.
Unsuitable Extinguisher types
Water extinguishers must never be used to put out an electrical fire.
Hazardous decomposition
products:
products:
Carbon monoxide, Sulphur Dioxide, Sulphur Trioxide, lead fume and vapour, toxic
fumes from decomposition of battery case materials.
fumes from decomposition of battery case materials.
Special protective equipment
for fire fighters:
for fire fighters:
Full face visor or safety goggles; respiratory protective equipment or self-contained
breathing apparatus; full acid resistant protective clothing must be worn in fire
fighting conditions.
breathing apparatus; full acid resistant protective clothing must be worn in fire
fighting conditions.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
This information is of relevance only if the VRLA Battery has suffered damage and is broken.
Components
VRLA Battery
VRLA batteries are designed not to leak under normal conditions.
Plate Grids and
Active materials
Active materials
Personal Precautions:
Use of heavy-duty gloves is recommended
Clean-up Methods:
Solid lead may be picked up and recycled.
Active material waste should be cleaned up and the area washed.
Active material waste should be cleaned up and the area washed.
Environmental Precautions:
Do not allow to enter a watercourse. Exposed lead materials must be placed in an
inert sealed container (e.g. self-seal plastic bag) for disposal, see Section 13.
inert sealed container (e.g. self-seal plastic bag) for disposal, see Section 13.
Battery Electrolyte:
Personal Precautions:
Ensure suitable, acid resistant, personal protective clothing (including respiratory
protection) is worn during removal of spillages.
protection) is worn during removal of spillages.
Clean-up Methods:
Small spillages:
Large spillages:
Absorb spillages. Wash the spillage area with water.
Electrolyte leakage should be absorbed onto dry sand, earth, sawdust or other
inert material and must not be allowed to enter any drains or sewage system.
Neutralise the electrolyte using soda ash, sodium bicarbonate, sodium carbonate
or calcium carbonate powder and then wash the area thoroughly with water.
Collect absorbed material and place in an inert sealed container (e.g. self-seal
plastic bag) for disposal, see Section 13.
Case Material:
Clean-up Methods:
Sweep and/or shovel up. Collect contaminated material and place in an inert
sealed container for disposal, see Section 13.
sealed container for disposal, see Section 13.
Separator Material:
Clean-up Methods:
Sweep and/or shovel up. Collect contaminated material and place in an inert
sealed container for disposal, see Section 13.
sealed container for disposal, see Section 13.
Note: If appropriate refer to 8 and 13
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Components
VRLA Battery
Storage
Store batteries in a cool, well ventilated area with a solid, impervious surface, and
adequate containment in the event of accidental acid spillage.
Store under a roof and protect against adverse weather conditions including rain,
snow and other sources of water.
Storage of large quantities of VRLA batteries may require approval from local
environmental protection agency and/or local water authorities.
Pallets of VRLA Batteries are heavy. Store at ground level or in lower levels of
storage systems (e.g. racking).
Take special care in dry conditions to avoid the risk of electrostatic discharges.
Protect against physical damage and exposure to organic solvents and other
incompatible materials.
adequate containment in the event of accidental acid spillage.
Store under a roof and protect against adverse weather conditions including rain,
snow and other sources of water.
Storage of large quantities of VRLA batteries may require approval from local
environmental protection agency and/or local water authorities.
Pallets of VRLA Batteries are heavy. Store at ground level or in lower levels of
storage systems (e.g. racking).
Take special care in dry conditions to avoid the risk of electrostatic discharges.
Protect against physical damage and exposure to organic solvents and other
incompatible materials.