Safety data sheet

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3. Hazards identification
Do not short circuit, recharge, puncture, inci nerate, crush, immerse, force discharge or
expose to temperatures above the declared operating temperature range of the product.
Risk of fire or explosion. The Lithium-M anganese dioxide batteries desc ribed in this
Product Safety Data Sheet are sealed units which are not hazardous when used according
to the recommendations of the manufacturer.
Under normal conditions of use, the electrode materials and electrolyte they contain are
not exposed to the outside, pr ovided the battery integrity is maintained and seals remain
intact. Risk of exposure only in case of abuse (mechanical, thermal, electrical) which leads
to the activation of safety valves and/or the rupture of the battery containers. Electrolyte
leakage or battery vent/explosion/fire may follow, depending upon the circumstances.
4. First aid measures
Inhalation: Remove from exposure, rest and keep warm, In severe cases obtain medical
attention.
Skin contact: Wash off skin thoroughly with tap water. Remove contaminated clothing
and wash before reuse. In severe cases obtain medical attention.
Eye contact: Irrigate thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical
attention
Ingestion: Wash out mouth thoroughly with water and give plenty of water to drink.
Obtain medical attention.
Further treatment: All cases of eye contamination, persistent skin irritation and casualties
who have swallowed this substance or been affected by breathing its vapours should be
seen by a Doctor.
5. Fire-fighting measures
CO2 extinguishers or copious quantities of water-based foam can be used to cool down
burning Li-MnO2 cells and batteries, as long as the extend of the fire has not progressed to
the point that the Lithium metal they contain is exposed.
Do not use for this purpose sand, dry powder or soda ash , graphite powder or fire
blankets.
Use only metal (Class D) extinguishers on raw lithium.
Extinguishing Media: Use water or CO
2 on burning Li-MnO2 cells or batteries and class D
fire extinguishing agent only on raw lithium.
6. Accidental release measures
Do not breathe vapours or touch liquid with bare hands.
If the skin has come into cont act with the electrolyte it should be washed thoroughly with
water.