SDS

Safety Data Sheet
According to HCS-2012 APPENDIX D TO §1910.1200
Version: 1.0/EN
Revision date: 09-Nov-2017
Product name: ALKALINE BATTERY LR1 Kendal (N)
Printing date: 09-Nov-2017
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5. Fire-fighting measures
(a) Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media:
Use foam, dry powder or dry sand, CO
2
as appropriate.
Unsuitable extinguishing media:
No information available.
(b) Special hazards arising from the chemical
Under fire conditions, batteries may burst and release hazardous decomposition products when exposed to a fire
situation. This could result in the release of flammable or corrosive materials. Hazardous combustion products: CO,
CO
2
, Metal oxides, Irritating fumes
(c) Special protective equipment and precautions for fire-fighters
Firefighters must wear fire resistant protective equipment and appropriate breathing apparatus. The staff must equip
with filtermask (full mask) or isolated breathing apparatus. The staff must wear the clothes which can defense the fire
and the toxic gas. Put out the fire in the upwind direction. Remove the container to the open space as soon as possible.
Spray water on the containers in the fireplace to keep them cool until finish extinguishment.
6. Accidental release measures
(a) Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Personal Precautions
Attention! Corrosive material. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
Ensure adequate ventilation. Use personal protective equipment as required.
Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Keep people away from and upwind of
spill/leak.
Other Information
Refer to protective measures listed in Sections 7 and 8.
(b) Environmental Precautions
Environmental Precautions
Refer to protective measures listed in Sections 7 and 8. Prevent further leakage
or spillage if safe to do so. Should not be released into the environment. Do not
allow to enter into soil/subsoil. Prevent product from entering drains.
(c) Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Methods for Containment
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
Methods for cleaning up
Pick up and transfer to properly labeled containers.
7. Handling and storage
(a) Precautions for safe handling
In case of rupture: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Avoid contact with skin, eyes
or clothing. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
Ensure adequate ventilation. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment.
(b) Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage
Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Store locked up.
Keep out of the reach of children.