MSDS

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Potassium hydroxide 1310-58-3 10-30
Carbon black 1333-86-4 5-10
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
General Advice
First aid is upon rupture of sealed battery.
Eye Contact
Immediate medical attention is required. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the
eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Keep eye wide open while rinsing. Do not rub affected area.
Skin Contact
Immediate medical attention is required. Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water
removing all contaminated clothes and shoes.
Inhalation
Move to fresh air. Call a physician or Poison Control Center immediately. If not breathing, give
artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Ingestion
Call a physician immediately. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Do
NOT induce vomiting.
Notes to Physician
Treat symptomatically.
Protection of First-aiders
Use personal protective equipment. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammable Properties
Not flammable.
Flash Point
Not determined.
Suitable Extinguishing Media
Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local
circumstances and the surrounding environment.
Hazardous Combustion Products
Hazardous metal fumes and oxides.
Explosion Data
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact
No.
Sensitivity to Static Discharge
No.
Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical
The product causes burns of eyes, skin and mucous membranes. Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and
vapors. In the event of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes. Sealed containers may rupture when heated
Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective
gear.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions
Use personal protective equipment. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak.
Environmental Precautions
Prevent product from entering drains.
Methods for Containment
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
Methods for Cleaning Up
Sweep up and shovel into suitable containers for disposal. Clean contaminated surface
thoroughly. Use personal protective equipment.
Other Information
Refer to protective measures listed in Sections 7 and 8.
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1049740 - Mitsibishi , LR03 AAA size , alkaline battery
Flammability 0 Stability 0
Revision Date 09-May-2011
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