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Battery pack containing sealed lead acid batteries Page 5 to 14
Version: 1
Date: October, 13
th
, 2015
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Personal Precautions
Do not walk through spilled material. Wear appropriate personal protective
equipment, avoid direct contact. Do not touch damaged containers or spilled
material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. Ventilate enclosed areas.
Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not breathe dusts or mists.
Emergency Procedures
As an immediate precautionary measure, isolate spill or leak area for at least 50
meters (150 feet) in all directions. Keep unauthorized personnel away. Do not get
water inside container.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Avoid run off to waterways and sewers.
6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Containment/Clean-up
Measures
Stop leak if you can do it without risk. If battery is leaking, place battery in a
heavy duty plastic bag. Contain spill by diking with soda ash, etc. Neutralize spill
area with (soda ash or lime, dilute with acetic acid) Make certain mixture is
neutral then collect residue and place in a drum or other suitable container.
6.4 Reference to other sections
Refer to Section 8 - Exposure Controls/Personal Protection and Section 13 – Disposal Considerations
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Handling: Use only in well ventilated areas. Use caution when combining with water; DO NOT add water to corrosive
liquid, ALWAYS add corrosive liquid to water while stirring to prevent release of heat, steam and fumes. Wear
appropriate personal protective equipment, avoid direct contact. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not
breathe mist, vapors, spray. Avoid direct conductive connection across positive and negative terminals to prevent
short circuit. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before eating, drinking, or using tobacco.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Batteries should be kept in an upright position away from ignition sources. Stack batteries so as to prevent accidental
contact between terminal and/or other damage to terminals or containers. Whenever feasible, store on shipping
pallet or rack. Do not stack loaded pallets or racks on top of other batteries. Store in a cool/low temperature, well-
ventilated place. Avoid storage in areas exposed to heat or solar buildup
7.3 Specific end use(s)
Refer to Section 1.2 - Relevant identified uses.