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SECTION III - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
If fire or explosion occurs when batteries are on charge, shut off power to charger.
In case of fire, it is permissible to use any class of extinguishing medium on these batteries or
their packing materials. Cool exterior of batteries if exposed to fire to prevent rupture.
Fire fighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Nickel-cadmium batteries involved
in a fire can vent and produce toxic fumes including nickel, nickel oxides, cadmium, cadmium
oxides, and cobalt oxides.
SECTION IV - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Under normal conditions of use, the battery is hermetically sealed.
Ingestion: Swallowing a battery can be harmful.
Contents of an open battery can cause serious chemical burns of mouth, esophagus, and
gastrointestinal tract. Contents include toxic cadmium and cadmium compounds which can cause
excessive salivation, choking, nausea, persistent vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, dizziness,
faintness, unconsciousness, and possible liver and kidney injury.
If battery or open battery is ingested, do not induce vomiting or give food or drink. Seek medical
attention immediately. CALL NATIONAL BATTERY INGESTION HOTLINE for advice and follow-
up (202-625-3333) collect, day or night.
Inhalation: Contents of an open battery can cause respiratory irritation. Cadmium oxide fumes
can cause metal fume fever. Hypersensitivity to nickel can cause allergic pulmonary asthma.
Provide fresh air and seek medical attention.
Skin Contact: Contents of an open battery can cause skin irritation and/or chemical burns.
Cobalt, cobalt compounds, nickel, and nickel compounds can cause skin sensitization and an
allergic contact dermatitis. Remove contaminated clothing and wash skin with soap and water. If
a chemical burn occurs or if irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Eye Contact: Contents of an open battery can cause severe irritation and chemical burns.
Immediately flush eyes thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes, lifting upper and lower lids,
until no evidence of the chemical remains. Seek medical attention.
Note: Nickel, nickel compounds, cadmium, cadmium compounds, cobalt, and cobalt compounds
are listed as possible carcinogens by International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) or
National Toxicology Program (NTP).
SECTION V - PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE
Storage: Store in a cool, well ventilated area. Elevated temperatures can result in shortened
battery life.
Mechanical Containment: If potting or sealing the battery in an airtight or watertight container is
required, consult your Moltech representative for precautionary suggestions. Batteries normally
evolve hydrogen which, when combined with oxygen from the air, can produce a combustible or
explosive mixture unless vented. If such a mixture is present, short circuits, high temperature, or
static sparks can cause an ignition.
Do not obstruct safety release vents on batteries. Encapsulation (potting) of batteries will not
allow cell venting and can cause high pressure rupture.
Handling: Accidental short circuit for a few seconds will not seriously affect the battery. However,
this battery is capable of delivering very high short circuit currents. Prolonged short circuits will