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1252971 - PMNN4477AR NiMH Rechargeable Battery Revision Date 06-Jan-2020
Description of first aid measures
General advice
First aid is upon rupture of sealed battery. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in
attendance. Immediate medical attention is required. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical
advice/attention. In case of rupture:
Inhalation
Remove to fresh air. If breathing has stopped, give artificial respiration. Get medical
attention immediately. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled the
substance; give artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way
valve or other proper respiratory medical device. If breathing is difficult, (trained personnel
should) give oxygen. Delayed pulmonary edema may occur. Get immediate medical
advice/attention. May cause allergic respiratory reaction. Avoid direct contact with skin. Use
barrier to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
Eye contact
Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Keep
eye wide open while rinsing. Do not rub affected area. Remove contact lenses, if present
and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Get immediate medical advice/attention.
Skin contact
Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water while removing all contaminated
clothes and shoes. Get immediate medical advice/attention. May cause an allergic skin
reaction.
Ingestion
Do NOT induce vomiting. Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get immediate medical
advice/attention. May produce an allergic reaction.
Self-protection of the first aider
Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved, take precautions to
protect themselves and prevent spread of contamination. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or
clothing. Avoid direct contact with skin. Use barrier to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
Use personal protective equipment as required. See section 8 for more information. Avoid
breathing vapors or mists. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms
Burning sensation. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if
inhaled. Coughing and/ or wheezing. Itching. Rashes. Hives. Difficulty in breathing.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Note to physicians
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. May cause
sensitization in susceptible persons. Treat symptomatically.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable Extinguishing Media
Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the
surrounding environment.
Large Fire
CAUTION: Use of water spray when fighting fire may be inefficient.
Unsuitable extinguishing media
Do not scatter spilled material with high pressure water streams.
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. Product is or contains a sensitizer. May
cause sensitization by inhalation and skin contact.
Hazardous Combustion Products
Carbon oxides.
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