Battery - Safety Data Sheet

Report No.: 18270BC10173605 Page 5 of 9
Code: AB-BAT-66-b
4. First Aid Measures
Skin contact: Not anticipated. If the battery is leaking and the contained material
contacts the skin, flush with copious amounts of clear water for at least 15 minutes.
Eye contact: Not anticipated. If the battery is leaking and the contained material
contacts eyes, flush with copious amounts of clear water for at least 15 minutes. Get
medical attention at once.
Inhalation: Not anticipated. If the battery is leaking, remove to fresh air. If irritation
persists, consult a physician.
Ingestion: Not anticipated. If the battery is leaking and the contained material is
ingested, rinse mouth and surrounding area with clear water at once. Consult a
physician immediately for treatment.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Battery may explode or leak potentially
hazardous vapors subject to: exposed to excessive heat (above the maximum rated
temperature as specified by the manufacturer) or fire, over-charged, short circuit,
punctured and crushed.
Hazardous Combustion Products: Fire, excessive heat, or over voltage conditions
may produce hazardous decomposition products. Damaged batteries can result in
rapid heating and the release of flammable vapors.
Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical type extinguishers are the most effective means
to extinguish a battery fire. A CO
2
extinguisher will also work effectively.
Fire Fighting Procedures: Use a positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus
if batteries are involved in a fire. Full protective clothing is necessary. During water
application, caution is advised as burning pieces of flammable particles may be ejected
from the fire.
6. Accidental Release Measures
The material contained within the battery would only be released under abusive
conditions. In the event of battery rupture and leakage, collect all the released materials
that are not hot or burning in an appropriate waste disposal container while wearing
proper protective clothing and ventilate the area. Placed in approved container and
disposed according to the local regulations.
7. Handling and Storage
Handling:
1. Batteries are designed to be recharged. However, improperly charging a battery may