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Safety Data Sheet for GP 9V Carbon Zinc & Zinc Chloride Batteries
Document Number: MWW002 Revision: 1 Date of prepared: 7
th
Sep 2016
Remark: “N.A.” is indicated if not applicable.
Ingestion
If swallowing a battery, consult a physician immediately.
If contents come into mouth, immediately rinse by plenty of water and consult a physician.
Section V – Fire-fighting Measures
Extinguishing Media
Any class of extinguisher is effective.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards
Acrid or harmful fume is emitted during fire.
Special Protective equipment and
Precautions for fire-fighters
Fire fighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
Section VI – Accidental Release Measures
Personal Precautions
Eye Protection: Wear safety glasses with side shields if handling an open or
leaking battery.
Gloves: Use rubber gloves if handling batteries that are leakage. Avoid direct
contact with electrolyte.
Environmental precautions
Room ventilation may be required in areas where case material is released or
spilled.
Containment and Clean Up
Battery materials should be collected in a leak-proof container.
Section VII – Handling and Storage
Handling
Never swallow.
Never touch the liquid leaked out of battery.
Never heat or expose to open flame.
Never disassemble a battery.
Keep the battery out of reach of babies or small children.
Do not install the battery in the appliance in reversed positive (+) and negative (-) terminal connection.
Do not use the batteries mixed with new battery, old battery or different type battery.
Take out used batteries promptly from the appliance.