SDS

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Trade name: Ni-CD BATTERY

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· Information for doctor

· Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed: No further relevant information available.

· Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed:

No further relevant information available.

5 Firefighting measures

· Extinguishing media

· Suitable extinguishing agents:

CO₂, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.

· Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture:

Battery may burst and release hazardous decomposition products when exposed to a fire situation.

· Advice for firefighters Cool fire exposed batteries to prevent rupture.

· Protective equipment: Mouth respiratory protective device.

6 Accidental release measures

· Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures:

Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.

· Environmental precautions:

Do not allow product to reach sewage system or any water sourse.

Inform respective authorities in case of seepage into water course or sewage system.

Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.

· Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:

Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).

Use neutralizing agent.

Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.

Ensure adequate ventilation.

· Reference to other sections:

See Section 7 for information on safe handling.

See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.

See Section 13 for disposal information.

7 Handling and storage

· Handling

· Precautions for safe handling:

Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.

Open and handle receptacle with care.

Prevent formation of aerosols.

· Information about fire - and explosion protection: Keep respiratory protective device available.

· Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

· Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: No special requirements.

· Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required.

· Further information about storage conditions: Keep container tightly sealed.

· Specific end use(s): No further relevant information available.

8 Exposure controls/personal protection

· Additional information about design of technical facilities: No further data; see item 7.

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