SDS

Battery pack containing sealed lead acid batteries 6 to 16
Version: 1.3
Date: October 18th, 2017
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
For non-emergency
personnel
Do not walk through spilled material. Wear appropriate personal protective
equipment, avoid direct contact. Do not touch damaged containers or spilled
material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. Ventilate enclosed areas.
Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not breathe dusts or mists.
For emergency
responders
As an immediate precautionary measure, isolate spill or leak area for at least 50 meters
(150 feet) in all directions. Keep unauthorized personnel away. Do not get water inside
container.
See also the information in "For nonemergency personnel".
6.2 Environmental precautions
Environmental
precautions
Do not discharge into the drains/surface waters/groundwater.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Spill
Stop leak if you can do it without risk. If battery is leaking, place battery in a heavy
duty plastic bag. Contain spill by diking with soda ash, etc. Neutralize spill area
with (soda or ash lime, dilute with acetic acid). Make certain mixture is neutral
then collect residue and place in a drum or other suitable container.
6.4 Reference to other sections
See Section 1 for emergency contact information.
See Section 8 for information on appropriate personal protective equipment.
See Section 13 for additional waste treatment information.
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
The information in this section contains generic advice and guidance. The list of Identified Uses in Section 1 should
be consulted for any available use-specific information provided in the Exposure Scenario(s).
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Advice on safe handling
Handling: Use only in well ventilated areas. Use caution when combining with water; DO NOT add water to
corrosive liquid, ALWAYS add corrosive liquid to water while stirring to prevent release of heat, steam and
fumes. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment, avoid direct contact. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or
on clothing. Do not breathe mist, vapors, spray. Avoid direct conductive connection across positive and
negative terminals to prevent short circuit. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before
eating, drinking, or using tobacco.