SDS

Safety Data Sheets (SDSs)
Report No.: ZRLK141112002R Page 4 of 9
emergency care facility.
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 Zinc-Manganese 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