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GFS ALKALINE BATTERY
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Skin Contact
: Remove contaminated clothing and wash skin with soap and water. If a chemical burn
occurs or if irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Eye Contact:
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.
SECTION 6 – FIRE HAZARD & FIREFIGHTING
In case of fire, it is permissible to use any class of extinguishing medium on these batteries or their
packing material. Cool exterior of batteries if exposed to fire to prevent rupture.
Fire fighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
: Accidental short circuit for a few seconds will not seriously affect the battery. Prolonged
short circuit will cause the battery to loseenergy through heating, and can cause the safety release
vent to open. Sources of short circuits include jumbled batteries in bulk containers,metal jewelry,
metal covered tables or metal belts used for assembly of batteries into devices.
Soldering directly to a battery is not recommended. If welding to the battery is required, consult
your GFS sales representative forproper precautions to prevent seal damage or short circuit.
Charging
: This battery is manufactured in a charged state. It is not designed for recharging. Recharging
can cause battery leakage or, insome cases, high pressure rupture. Inadvertent charging can occur if
a battery is installed backward
Labeling
: The label acts as an electrical insulation for the battery can. Damage to the label can increase
the potential for a short circuit.
Storage
: Store in a cool, well ventilated area. Elevated temperatures can result in shortened battery life.
Mechanical Containment: Designers of any water or air-tight device should be aware of the normal
evolution of hydrogen gas from alkaline batteries. This gas must be either absorbed or allowed to
escape to avoid a potential safety issue.
For normal storage, the temperature should be between-10°C and +30°C and never exceed+35°C.
WARNING:
Do not install backwards, charge, put in fire, or mix with other battery types as it may
explode or leak causing injury.
Replace all batteries at the same time.
SECTION 8 – DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations. Appropriate disposal
technologies include incineration and land filling.
When the battery is worn out,dispose of it under the ordinance of each local government regulations.
SECTION 9 – TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Avoid short-circuiting and protected from movement that could lead to short-circuiting.