SDS

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1176615 - Super heavy duty battery
Revision Date 26-Aug-2014
Ingestion
Do NOT induce vomiting. Rinse mouth. Rinse mouth immediately and drink plenty of water. Never give anything by
mouth to an unconscious person. Call a physician or poison control center immediately.
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. Wear personal protective clothing (see section 8). Avoid breathing vapors or
mists. 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.
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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.