SDS

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1178505 - ALKALINE BATTERY AA (LR6)
Revision Date 09-Sep-2014
Self-protection of the first aider
Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Ensure that medical personnel are aware
of the material(s) involved, take precautions to protect themselves and prevent
spread of contamination. Avoid direct contact with skin. Use barrier to give
mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Wear personal protective clothing (see section 8).
Do not breathe dust.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Most Important Symptoms and
Effects
Burning sensation. Coughing and/ or wheezing. Difficulty in breathing.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Notes to Physician
Treat symptomatically. Product is a corrosive material. Use of gastric lavage or
emesis is contraindicated. Possible perforation of stomach or esophagus should
be investigated. Do not give chemical antidotes. Asphyxia from glottal edema
may occur. Marked decrease in blood pressure may occur with moist rales, frothy
sputum, and high pulse pressure.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable Extinguishing Media
Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.
Unsuitable extinguishing media
CAUTION: Use of water spray when fighting fire may be inefficient.
Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical
The product causes burns of eyes, skin and mucous membranes. Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases
and vapors. In the event of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes.
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Hazardous Combustion Products
Carbon oxides.
Explosion Data
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact
No.
Sensitivity to Static Discharge
No.
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Protective equipment and precautions for firefighters
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full
protective gear.