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H. — EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Steps to be taken if material is released to the environment or spilled in the work area
Notify safety personnel of large spills. Caustic potassium hydroxide may be released from leaking or
ruptured batteries. Avoid eye or skin contact and inhalation of vapors. Increase ventilation. Clean-up
personnel should wear appropriate protective gear.
Fire and Explosion Hazard Extinguishing Media
Batteries may burst and release hazardous decomposition products when
exposed to a fire situation. See Sec. C.
As appropriate for surrounding
area.
Firefighting Procedures
Use self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear.
I. — FIRST AID AND MEDICAL EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Eyes
Not anticipated. If battery is leaking and material contacts eyes, flush with copious amounts of clear, tepid
water for 30 minutes. Contact physician at once.
Skin
Not anticipated. If battery is leaking, irrigate exposed skin with copious amounts of clear, tepid water for at
least 15 minutes. If irritation, injury or pain persists, consult a physician.
Inhalation
Not anticipated. If battery is leaking, contents may be irritating to respiratory passages. Remove to fresh air.
Contact physician if irritation persists.
Ingestion
Not anticipated. Rinse the mouth and surrounding area with clear, tepid water for at least 15 minutes. Consult
a physician immediately for treatment and to rule out involvement of the esophagus and other tissues.
Notes to Physician
1) The primary acutely toxic ingredient is concentrated (35%) potassium hydroxide.
2) Anticipated potential leakage of potassium hydroxide is 2-20 ml, depending on battery size.
3) This MSDS does not include or address the small button cell batteries, which can be ingested.
This MSDS covers the following discontinued product numbers: DAC100, 105,110,116-118,123-124, 130, 200,
610,810,820,918
The information contained in the Material Safety Data Sheet is based on data considered to be accurate, however, no warranty is
expressed or implied regarding the accuracy of the data or the results to be obtained from the use thereof.
MSDS-5 (2/00) GMEL#
2002.8