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Hand
protection
Use polypropylene, polyethylene, rubber or Viton gloves when handling leaking or ruptured cells.
Eye
protection
In case of incident or after an abusive use, in case of leaking or ruptured cells, wear safety glasses with protected
side shields or a mask covering the whole face when handling leaking or ruptured cells
Other
In the event of leaking or ruptured cells, wear a rubber apron and protective clothes.
*AFNOR pictograms
15. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES (not anticipated under normal use)
INDIVIDUAL PRECAUTIONS: Evacuate the employees from the contaminated area until fumes dispersal. In case of
electrolyte leakage from a cell or battery, do not inhale the gas as possible. In case of skin or eye contact, inhalation or
ingestion, follow the measures described in section 4.
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTION: Avoid sewage, surface water and underground water contamination. Avoid ground and
atmosphere contamination.
CLEANING PROCEDURE: Use protective glasses and gloves, use absorbent material (sand, earth or vermiculite) to absorb
any exuded material. Seal leaking battery (unless hot) and contaminated absorbent material in plastic bag and dispose of as
Special waste in accordance with local regulations.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
This information has been compiled from sources considered to be dependable and is, to the best of our knowledge,
accurate and reliable as of the date compiled. However, neither complete exhaustiveness nor perfect reliability can be
granted. The communication of this information does not constitute an implicit or specific warranty.
This information relates to the specific products it is applicable to and may be invalid for these products when used in
combination with any other equipment or in any process. It is the user’s responsibility to satisfy himself as to the suitability
and completeness of this information for his particular use.
Saft does not accept liability for any loss or damage that may occur, whether direct, indirect, incidental or consequential,
from the use of this battery information sheet provided as a service to our customers. Saft does not offer warranty against
patent infringement.
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Edition: December 2014
Version 1.2
Data in this document is subject to
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