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11. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Marking Consideration

European Union: According to directive 2006/66/EC, the batteries have to be marked with the crossed-out wheel bin

symbol.

Lithium-ion batteries, which contain electronic modules (e.g. PCM) and which are subjected to the EMC directive

93/97/EEC, must be approved and must be marked with the CE marking.

International safety standards: Cells are approved according to UL 1642.

12. FIRST AID MEASURES (not anticipated under normal use)

EYE CONTACT: Immediately flush eyes with copious amount of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek immediate medical

attention.

SKIN CONTACT: Remove contaminated clothing and flush affected areas with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Wash

skin with soap and water. If skin irritation persists, call for a medical attention.

INHALATION: Remove to fresh air and seek immediate medical attention. Obtain medical advice.

INGESTION: Clear mouth with water and afterwards drink plenty of water. Do not induce vomiting. Seek immediate

medical attention.

13. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES (not anticipated under normal use)

ESTINGUISHING MEDIA:

 Small fires: use D type fire extinguisher, inert gas (for instance blend of argon and nitrogen), CO

, dry chemical

powder or foam extinguishers

 Large fires: use large quantities of water for the surrounding fire and to prevent propagation. If water is used on

batteries in operation, caution should be taken to avoid the electrical hazard that may be present.

SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Fire fighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

Use approved / certified vapour respirator to avoid breathing toxic fumes. Wear protective clothing and equipment to

prevent potential body contact with electrolyte solution. It is permissible to use any class of extinguishing medium,

specified above, on these batteries or their packing material. Cool exterior of batteries if exposed to fire to prevent

rupture.

PARTICULAR HAZARDS RESULTING FROM EXPOSURE TO THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION, TO COMBUSTION AND GAS

PRODUCTS: The cell can spout vaporized or decomposed electrolyte fumes with fire when being heated over +100°C

(+212°F) (over 125°C for high temperatures VL cells [with – 125 extension]) or disposed in fire. Solvents within the

electrolyte are flammable liquids and must be kept away from any kind of ignition source.

14. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION* (not necessary under normal use)

Handle an opened battery only in a well ventilated place.

Respiratory

protection

In case of incident or after an abusive use, in case of leaking or ruptured cells, use a gas mask which covers the

whole face and equipped with ABEK type filters or an escape mask such as a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus.

Fire fighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus.