Safety data sheet

Conrad Electronic SE, Klaus-Conrad-Str. 1, D-92240 Hirschau
Item no.: 1604976
Material Safety Data Sheet
5. Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media:
Carbon dioxide (CO2), foam, dry chemical powder.
Do not use direct water jet.
Exposure hazards from combustion products:
In case of fire, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and other toxic organic substances will be generated. Do not inhale fumes
and smoke.
Personal protective equipments:
Wear full protective clothing. Use self-contained breathing apparatus.
6. Accidental release measures
Personal precautions:
Notify safety personnel of large spills. Caustic potassium hydroxide may be released from leaking or ruptured batteries. Avoid
eye or skin contact and inhalation of vapours. Increase the ventilation. Wear protective clothing. Keep unprotected persons
away.
Environmental precautions:
Avoid discharge and penetration into sewerage systems, waterways, pits, and cellars.
Methods for cleaning up:
Collect spilled material with an inert standard absorbent like sand or silica. Keep well-ventilated conditions. Recycle or dispose
of the materials in an appropriate way.
7. Handling and storage
General handling:
Conform to the common known rules and precautions for handling with chemicals. Avoid mechanical and electrical abuse. Do
not short battery or install incorrectly. Batteries may explode, pyrolize or vent if disassembled, crushed, recharged or exposed
to high temperatures. Install batteries according to equipment instructions. Do not mix battery systems, such as alkaline and
zinc- carbon. Replace all batteries in equipment at the same time. Do not carry batteries loose in pocket or bag. Do not remove
battery labels.
Storage:
Store product in well-filled, appropriate coated and tightly closed containers avoiding influence of oxygen/air, light and
humidity. Store at room temperature.
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