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1116046 - Sealed Maintenance-Free Lead Acid Battery
Revision Date 03-Sep-2014
Inhalation
Remove to fresh air. If symptoms persist, call a physician. If breathing has
stopped, give artificial respiration. Get medical attention immediately. If not
breathing, give artificial respiration. Avoid direct contact with skin. Use barrier to
give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. If breathing is difficult, (trained personnel
should) give oxygen. Seek immediate medical attention/advice. Delayed
pulmonary edema may occur. Do not breathe dust.
Ingestion
Do NOT induce vomiting. Rinse mouth. Rinse mouth immediately and drink plenty
of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a
physician or poison control center immediately.
Self-protection of the first aider
Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved, take
precautions to protect themselves and prevent spread of contamination. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Avoid direct contact with skin. Use barrier to
give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Wear personal protective clothing (see section
8). Avoid breathing vapors or mists. Do not breathe dust.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Most Important Symptoms and
Effects
Burning sensation. Coughing and/ or wheezing. Difficulty in breathing. Lead
poisoning is characterized by a metallic taste in the mouth, loss of appetite
indigestion, nausea, vomiting, constipation, sleep disturbances and overall
weakness. Severe exposures can lead to shock, circulatory collapse, and death.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Notes to Physician
Treat symptomatically. 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.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable Extinguishing Media
Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media
CAUTION: Use of water spray when fighting fire may be inefficient.
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.
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Hazardous Combustion Products
Carbon oxides.
Explosion Data
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact
No.
Sensitivity to Static Discharge
No.
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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.