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Report No.: 18270BC00008501 Page 5 of 8
Code: AB-BAT-19-b
immediately. Call National Battery Ingestion Hotline for advice.
Inhalation: Provide fresh air and seek medical attention.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing and wash skin with soap and water. If
a chemical burn occurs of if irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes,
lifting upper and lower lids, until no evidence of the chemical remains. Seek medical
attention.
5. Fire-Fighting Measures
In case of fire, it is permissible to use any class of extinguishing medium on these
batteries or their packing material. Cool exterior of batteries if exposed to fire to prevent
rupture.
Fire fighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
6. Accidental Release Measures
To cleanup leaking batteries:
Ventilation Requirements: Room ventilation may be required in areas where there
are open or leaking batteries.
Eye Protection: Wear safety glasses with side shields if handling an open or leaking
battery.
Gloves: Use neoprene or natural rubber gloves if handling an open or leaking
battery. Battery materials should be collected in a leak-proof container.
7. Handling and Storage
Storage: Store in a cool, well ventilated area. Elevated temperatures can result in
shortened battery life.
Mechanical Containment: If potting or sealing the battery in an airtight or watertight
container is required, consult your New Leader Battery Limited representative for
precautionary suggestions. Batteries normally evolve hydrogen which, when
combined with oxygen from the air can produce a combustible or explosive mixture
unless vented. If such a mixture is present, short circuits, high temperature, or static
sparks can cause an ignition.
Do not obstruct safety release vents on batteries, Encapsulation(potting) of batteries
will not allow cell venting and can cause high pressure rupture.
Handling: Accidental short circuit for a few seconds will not seriously affect the
battery. Prolonged short circuit will cause the battery to lose energy, and can cause
the safety release vent to open. Sources of short circuits include jumbled batteries in
bulk containers, metal jewelry, metal covered tables or metal belts used for