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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
General Advice
Immediate medical attention is required. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in
attendance. If symptoms persist, call a physician.
Eye Contact
Immediate medical attention is required. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the
eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Keep eye wide open while rinsing. Do not rub affected area.
Immediately flush with plenty of water. After initial flushing, remove any contact lenses and
continue flushing for at least 15 minutes. If symptoms persist, call a physician.
Skin Contact
Immediate medical attention is required. Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water
removing all contaminated clothes and shoes. Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of
water. Consult a physician if necessary. Immediate medical attention is not required. If skin
irritation persists, call a physician.
Inhalation
Move to fresh air. Call a physician or Poison Control Center immediately. Oxygen or artificial
respiration if needed Consult a physician. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing
is difficult, give oxygen. Immediate medical attention is not required Move to fresh air in case of
accidental inhalation of vapors or decomposition products. If symptoms persist, call a
physician. Immediate medical attention is required. Toxic by inhalation
Ingestion
Immediate medical attention is required. Do NOT induce vomiting. Drink plenty of water. Never
give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Remove from exposure, lie down. Clean
mouth with water and afterwards drink plenty of water. Call a physician or Poison Control
Center immediately. Consult a physician.
Notes to Physician
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. Treat symptomatically.
Protection of First-aiders
Use personal protective equipment. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammable Properties
Not flammable.
Flash Point
Not determined.
Suitable Extinguishing Media
Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local
circumstances and the surrounding environment.
Hazardous Combustion Products
Carbon oxides.
Explosion Data
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact
No.
Sensitivity to Static Discharge
No.
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. In the event of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes.
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.
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Revision Date 25-Apr-2011
Stability 0 Physical and Chemical
Hazards -
NFPA
1032108 - Duracell Nickel Metal Hydride Rechargeable Battereis--
Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) Cells
Health Hazard 3 Flammability 0