Discover MSDS

03-830-0002 SDS Discover Lithium Battery LiFePO

Safety Data Sheet REV H

Eyes

Not an expected route of exposure. Following eye contact, cautiously rinse affected eye with clean lukewarm

water for at least 30 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. If eye irritation persists, seek

medical attention.

Skin

Not expected to present as skin hazard under anticipated conditions of normal use. Following skin contact,

immediately remove contaminated clothing and wash skin with copious amounts of soap and water. If irritation

or pain persists, seek medical attention.

Ingestion

Following ingestion, rinse out mouth with water. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Seek immediate medical

attention.

Inhalation

Not an expected route of exposure. If inhaled electrolyte, remove victim to fresh air and remove source of

contamination from area. Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If experiencing respiratory

symptoms, seek medical attention.

4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Acute effects

Direct contact of internal electrolyte gel with eyes may cause severe burns or blindness

Direct contact of internal electrolyte gel with the skin may cause skin irritation or damaging burns.

Vapor or mist can irritate the eyes, mucous membranes and respiratory tract. Exposure can cause nausea,

dizziness and headache.

Chronic/delayed effects

Overexposure to the internal electrolyte gel may cause reproductive disorder(s) based on tests with laboratory

animals. Target organs affected could be kidneys, central nervous system, eyes, and male reproductive system.

Overexposure may cause cancer. Target organs are the brain, intestine, mammary gland, haematopoietic

system and kidneys.

4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Treat symptomatically.

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media

Water, dry chemical powder, carbon dioxide (CO2) and foam are most effective to extinguish a battery fire.

For small fires use only sand, dry chemical powder, CO2 or regular foam. Continuously apply media until fire is

extinguished.

For large fires, use copious quantities of water spray. Continuously apply media until fire is extinguished. Large

fires should only be extinguished by trained fire fighters.