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Report No.: STS1801158B01
Section 5 – Fire-fighting Measures
Flammable
Properties
In the event that this battery has been ruptured, the electrolyte solution contain within
the battery would be flammable. Like any sealed container, battery cells may rupture
when exposed to excessive heat; this could result in the release of flammable or
corrosive materials.
Suitable
extinguishing
Media
Use extinguishing media suitable for the materials that are burning.
Unsuitable
extinguishing
Media
Not available
Explosion Data
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact: This may result in rupture in extreme
cases Sensitivity to Static Discharge: Not Applicable
Specific
Hazards arising
from the
chemical
Fires involving li-ion battery an be controlled with water. When water is used,
however, hydrogen gas may evolve. In a confined space, hydrogen gas can form an
explosive mixture. In this situation, smothering agents are recommended to extinguish
the fire
Protective
Equipment and
precautions for
firefighters
As for any fire, evacuate the area and fight the fire from a safe distance. Wear a
pressure-demand, self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear. Fight
fire from a protected location or a safe distance. Use NIOSH/MSHA approved full-face
self-contained breathing apparatus(SCBA) with full protective gear.
NFPA
Health: 0 Flammability: 0 Instability: 0
Section 6 – Accidental Release Measures
Personal Precautions, protective equipment,
and emergency procedures
Restrict access to area until completion of clean-up. Do
not touch the spilled material. Wear adequate personal
protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Environmental Precautions
Prevent material from contaminating soil and from
entering sewers or waterways.
Methods and materials for Containment
Stop the leak if safe to do so. Contain the spilled liquid
with dry sand or earth. Clean up spills immediately.
Methods and materials for cleaning up
Absorb spilled material with an inert absorbent (dry
sand or earth). Scoop contaminated absorbent into an
acceptable waste container. Collect all contaminated
absorbent and dispose of according to directions in
Section 13. Scrub the area with detergent and water;
collect all contaminated wash water for proper disposal.
Section 7 – Handling and Storage