SDS
Material Safety Data Sheet
MSDS 2.001.007
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VARTA Microbattery GmbH
Daimlerstraße 1
73479 Ellwangen
Germany
Fo_175
Edition:
28.01.2015
Version:
11
4. First-aid measures
Measures at accidental release
After inhalation:
Fresh air. Seek for medical assistance.
After skin contact:
Remove solid particles immediately. Flush affected areas with plenty of
water (at least 15 min.). Remove contaminated cloth immediately. Seek for
medical assistance.
After eye contact:
Flush the eye gently with plenty of water (at least 15 min.). Seek for medical
assistance.
After ingestion:
Drink plenty of water. Avoid vomiting. Seek for medical assistance.
No trials for neutralization.
5. Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media: Metal fire extinction powder, rock salt or dry sand shall be used.
In case only water is available, it can be used in large amounts.
Extinguishing media with limited
suitability:
Carbon dioxide (CO
2
) is not suitable.
Water in small quantities may have adverse effects.
Special protection equipment during
fire-fighting:
Protective clothing including breathing apparatus.
Special hazard: Cells may explode and release metal parts.
At contact of anode material with water extremely flammable hydrogen gas
and caustic liquid are released.
Attention:
Do not let used extinguishing media penetrate into surface water or ground
water. Dispose off properly.
6. Accidental release measures
Person related measures: Wear personal protective equipment adapted to the situation (protection gloves,
cloth, face protection, breathing protection).
Environment protection measures: Bind released ingredients with powder (rock salt, sand).
Dispose off according to the local law and rules.
Avoid leached substances to penetrate into the earth, canalization or water.
Treatment for cleaning: If battery casing is dismantled, small amounts of electrolyte may leak. Package
the battery tightly including ingredients together with lime, sand or rock salt. Then
clean with water.