Valve Regulated Battery Sealed Lead-Acid Battery VRLA GEL

Generally not applicable.

For thermal burns: Decontaminate area around burn. Hold burned skin under cool (not cold) running water or immerse in cool water until pain subsides. Use compresses if running water is not available. Cover with sterile non-adhesive bandage or clean cloth. For second-degree burns: Cool the burn by immerse in cold running water for 10-15 minutes. Protect burn by cover loosely with sterile, nonstick bandage and secure in place with gauze or tape. For third-degree burns: Protect burn area cover loosely with sterile, nonstick bandage or, for large areas, a sheet or other material that will not leave lint in wound. Separate burned toes and fingers with dry, sterile dressings. Skin lesions require copious saline irrigation. Treat chemical burns as thermal burns with non-adherent gauze and wrapping.

Eye injuries require retraction of the eyelids to ensure thorough irrigation of the conjunctival cul-de-sacs. Irrigation should last at least 20-30 minutes. DO NOT use neutralising agents or any other additives. Several litres of saline are required.

Immediate dilution (milk or water) within 30 minutes post ingestion is recommended. DO NOT attempt to neutralise the acid since exothermic reaction may extend the corrosive injury. Be careful to avoid further vomit since re-exposure of the mucosa to the acid is harmful. Limit fluids to one or two glasses in an adult.

Water spray or fog. Foam. Dry chemical powder. BCF (where regulations permit). Carbon dioxide.

Slight hazard when exposed to heat, flame and oxidisers. Non combustible. Not considered to be a significant fire risk. Acids may react with metals to produce hydrogen, a highly flammable and explosive gas. Heating may cause expansion or decomposition leading to violent rupture of containers. May emit corrosive, poisonous fumes. May emit acrid smoke. Articles and manufactured articles may constitute a fire hazard where polymers form their outer layers or where combustible packaging remains in place. Certain substances, found throughout their construction, may degrade or become volatile when heated to high temperatures. This may create a secondary hazard.

Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard. Use fire fighting procedures suitable for surrounding area. Do not approach containers suspected to be hot. Cool fire exposed containers with water spray from a protected location. If safe to do so, remove containers from path of fire. Equipment should be thoroughly decontaminated after use.

Clear area of personnel and move upwind. Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard. Stop leak if safe to do so.

Drains for storage or use areas should have retention basins for pH adjustments and dilution of spills before discharge or disposal of material. Check regularly for spills and leaks. Clean up all spills immediately. Secure load if safe to do so. Bundle/collect recoverable product. Collect remaining material in containers with covers for disposal.

Remove combustible materials and all ignition sources. Acid spills may be neutralised with soda ash. Clean up all spills immediately. Wear protective clothing, safety glasses, dust mask, gloves. Secure load if safe to do so. Bundle/collect recoverable product. Use dry clean up procedures and avoid generating dust. Vacuum up (consider explosion-proof machines designed to be grounded during storage and use). Water may be used to prevent dusting. Collect remaining material in containers with covers for disposal. Flush spill area with water. Clear area of personnel and move upwind. Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard. Wear full body protective clothing with breathing apparatus. Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water course. Stop leak if safe to do so. Contain spill with sand, earth or vermiculite. Collect recoverable product into labelled containers for recycling. Neutralise/decontaminate residue. Collect solid residues and seal in labelled drums for disposal. Wash area and prevent runoff into drains. After clean up operations, decontaminate and launder all protective clothing and equipment before storing and re-using. If contamination of drains or waterways occurs, advise emergency services.

Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water course.

Vacuum up, Flush spill area with water, Wash area and prevent runoff into drains.

Materials: containers with covers, labelled containers, labelled drums

Polyalphaslefin (PAO) dimers require bonding and grounding to prevent static hazards which could cause a fire. Electrostatic discharge may be generated during pumping - this may result in fire. Ensure electrical continuity by bonding and grounding (earthing) all equipment. Restrict line velocity during pumping in order to avoid generation of electrostatic discharge (<=1 m/sec until fill pipe submerged to twice its diameter, then <= 7 m/sec). Avoid splash filling. Do NOT use compressed air for filling discharging or handling operations.

Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area.

Bonding and grounding to prevent static hazards. Restrict line velocity during pumping.

Engineering controls are used to remove a hazard or place a barrier between the worker and the hazard. Basic types include process controls, enclosure and/or isolation of emission source, and ventilation. Local exhaust ventilation is usually required. If risk of overexposure exists, wear approved respirator. Provide adequate ventilation in warehouse or closed storage area. Articles or manufactured items, in their original condition, generally don't require engineering controls during handling or in normal use.

Elbow length PVC gloves. No special equipment required due to the physical form of the product. Recommended materials include NATURAL RUBBER, NATURAL+NEOPRENE, NEOPRENE, NEOPRENE/NATURAL, NITRILE, PE, PVC, SARANEX-23 (CPI: A).

No special equipment required due to the physical form of the product. Safety glasses with side shields. Chemical goggles. Contact lenses may pose a special hazard; soft contact lenses may absorb and concentrate irritants. [AS/NZS 1336 or national equivalent]

Type AE-P Filter of sufficient capacity (AS/NZS 1716 & 1715, EN 143:2000 & 149:2001, ANSI Z88 or national equivalent). Respiratory protection not normally required due to the physical form of the product. If risk of overexposure exists, wear approved respirator. Supplied-air type respirator may be required in special circumstances. An approved self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) may be required in some situations.

Overalls. PVC Apron. PVC protective suit may be required if exposure severe. No special equipment required due to the physical form of the product.

Exceptions to engineering controls may arise following extensive use and subsequent wear, during recycling or disposal operations where substances, found in the article, may be released to the environment.

- Unstable in the presence of incompatible materials ▸ Contact with alkaline material liberates heat

See section 7

See section 7

See section 7

See section 7

See section 5

Recycle wherever possible or consult manufacturer for recycling options. Consult State Land Waste Management Authority for disposal. Treat and neutralise at an approved treatment plant. Treatment should involve: Mixing or slurrying in water; Neutralisation followed by: burial in a land-fill specifically licensed to accept chemical and / or pharmaceutical wastes or Incineration in a licensed apparatus (after admixture with suitable combustible material)

Recycle wherever possible. Consult manufacturer for recycling options or consult local or regional waste management authority for disposal if no suitable treatment or disposal facility can be identified.