Battery - Safety Data Sheet
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lenses if easily possible. Get medical aid immediately.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. If the injured is fully conscious: wash mouth out with
water, then give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately.
Most important acute and delayed symptoms/effects: See Part 11 for more
information.
Protection of first-aiders: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in
Part 8.
Note To Physicians: Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Extinguishing Media: Class D-Dry chemical powder, sand is suitable. Do not use
water.
Hazard properties:the battery may be over-heated by outside and interior short-circuit,
and burning batteries may emit toxic fumes.
Hazardous Combustion products: metallic oxide, Carbon oxide (CO), Carbon ioxide
(CO
2
), etc.
Firemen safeguard: firemen should wear fire-fighting suits with a self-contained
breathing apparatus
Specific Extinguishing Methods: Promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons
from the vicinity of the incident if there is a fire. No action shall be taken involving any
personal risk or without suitable training. Approach fire from upwind to avoid hazardous
vapors and toxic decomposition products. Move containers from fire area if this can be
done without risk. Prevent run off from fire control dilution from entering streams or
drinking water supply.
General information:employ proper protection establishment according to directions
of part.8.
Person-related Safety Precautions: No action shall be taken involving any personal
risk or without suitable training. Review part 5 and part 7 sections before proceeding
with clean-up. Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Appropriate ventilation. If electrolyte leaks or spills, do not touch or walk through
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures