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General
Inhalation
Skin contact
Eye contact
Ingestion
Note to Physician
General Hazard
Suitable extinguishing media
Hazardous combustion products
6.2.1. For non-emergency personnel
6.2.2. For emergency responders
4.1. Description of first aid measures
- The chemicals and metals in this product are contained in a sealed can. Exposure to the contents will not occur unless the battery leaks, is
exposed to high temperatures or is mechanically, physically, or electrically abused.
- When exposed to large amounts of steam and mist, move to fresh air.
- Take specific treatment if needed.
- Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
- Wash contaminated clothing thoroughly before re-using.
SECTION 5: FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
5.1. Extinguishing media
- Cell is not flammable but internal organic material will burn if the cell is incinerated or exposed to high temperatures.
- Use extinguishing media suitable for the materials that are burning.
5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
- Combustion products include, but are not limited to hydrogen fluoride, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.
SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
- Must work against the wind, let the upwind people to evacuate.
- Wear proper personal protective apparatus as indicated in Section 8 and avoid skin contact and inhalation.
- Move container to safe area from the leak area.
6.3. Environmental precautions
- Prevent runoff and contact with waterways, drains or sewers.
- If large amounts have been spilled, inform the relevant authorities.
- Avoid dispersal of spilt material and runoff and contact with waterways, drains and sewers. If large spills, advise emergency services.
- Notify safety personnel of large spills. Irritating vapors and flammable may be released from leaking or ruptured batteries. Eliminate all ignition
sources. Evacuate the area and allow the vapors to dissipate.
Clean‐up personnel should wear appropriate protective clothing to avoid eye and skin contact and inhalation of vapors or fumes. Increase
ventilation. Carefully collect batteries and place in an appropriate container for disposal. Remove spilled liquid with absorbent and contain for
disposal.
- Protective equipment: Wear proper protective equipment.
- Emergency procedures: Not applicable
6.2. Personal Precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
- If required, notify relevant authorities according to all applicable regulations.
5.3. Advice for firefighters
- If possible, remove cell(s) from fire fighting area. If heated above 125°C, cell(s) may explode/vent.
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
6.1. Accidental release measures
- Do not rub your eyes.
- Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and call a doctor/physician.
- Please be advised by doctor whether induction of vomit is demanded or not.
- Rinse your mouth with water immediately.
- Published reports recommend removal from the esophagus be done endoscopically (under direct visualization). Batteries beyond the esophagus
need not be retrieved unless there are signs of injury to the GI tract or a large diameter battery fails to pass the pylorus. If asymptomatic, follow‐up
xrays are necessary only to confirm the passage of larger batteries. Confirmation by stool inspection is preferable under most circumstances.
Potential leakage of less than 50 milligrams of dimethoxyethane and propylene carbonate. Dimethoxyethane rapidly evaporates. Do not give
ipecac.