SDS

Safety Data Sheet
According to HCS-2012 APPENDIX D TO §1910.1200
Version: 1.0/EN Revision date: 16/09/2014
Product name: Alkaline battery Printing date: 16/09/2014
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(a) Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing
media:
Use foam, dry powder or dry sand, CO
2
as appropriate.
Unsuitable extinguishing
media:
No information available.
(b) Special hazards arising from the chemical
Under fire conditions, batteries may burst and release hazardous decomposition products when
exposed to a fire situation. This could result in the release of flammable or corrosive materials.
Hazardous combustion products: CO, CO
2
, Metal oxides, Irritating fumes
(c) Special protective equipment and precautions for fire-fighters
Firefighters must wear fire resistant protective equipment and appropriate breathing apparatus.
The staff must equip with filtermask (full mask) or isolated breathing apparatus. The staff must wear
the clothes which can defense the fire and the toxic gas. Put out the fire in the upwind direction.
Remove the container to the open space as soon as possible. Spray water on the containers in
the fireplace to keep them cool until finish extinguishment.
6. Accidental release measures
(a) Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
If the battery material is released, remove personnel from area until fumes dissipate. Provide
maximum ventilation to clear out hazardous gases. The preferred response is to leave the area,
dispose the case after the batteries cool and vapors dissipate. Provide maximum ventilation.
Avoid skin and eye contact or inhalation of vapors.
(b) Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
If battery casing is dismantled, small amounts of electrolyte may leak. Collect all released material
in a plastic lined container. Dispose off according to the local law and rules. Avoid leached
substances to get into the earth, canalization or waters.
7. Handling and storage
(a) Precautions for safe handling
Always follow the warning information on the batteries and in the manuals of devices. Only use
the recommended battery types. Keep batteries away from children. For devices to be used by
children, the battery casing should be protected against unauthorized access. Unpacked
batteries shall not lie about in bulk. In case of battery change always replace all batteries by new
ones of identical type and brand. Do not swallow batteries. Do not throw batteries into water. Do
not throw batteries into fire. Avoid deep discharge. Do not short-circuit batteries Use
recommended charging time and current.
(b) Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Don’t handling Alkaline battery with metalwork. Do not open, dissemble, crush or burn battery.
Ensure good ventilation/ exhaustion at the workplace.