SDS

Material Safety Data Sheet
File No.: EBO2006093-M108
Date of Issue: Jan 17, 2021
Page 2 of 6
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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
Extinguishing Media:
CO
2
; foam; dry chemical. Do not use carbon dioxide directly on cells. Avoid
breathing vapors. Use appropriate media for surrounding fire.
Special Fire-Fighting Procedures:
Use positive pressure, self-contained breathing apparatus. Beware of acid
splatter during water application and wear acid-resistant clothing, gloves, face
and eye protection. If batteries are on charge, shut off power to the charging
equipment, but note that strings of series connected batteries may still pose risk
of electric shock even when charging equipment is shut down.
Unusual Fire and Explosion
Hazards:
Highly flammable hydrogen gas is generated during charging and operation of
batteries. If ignited by burning cigarette, naked flame or spark, may cause
battery explosion with dispersion of casing fragments and corrosive liquid
electrolyte. Carefully follow manufacturer's instructions for installation and
service. Keep away all sources of gas ignition and do not allow metallic articles
to simultaneously contact the negative and positive terminals of a battery.
Follow manufacturer's instructions for installation and service.
6. Accidental Release Measures
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Personal Precautions:
Use personal protective equipment as required.
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for Containment:
Stop flow of material, contain/absorb small spills with dry sand, earth, and
vermiculite. Do not use combustible materials. If possible, carefully neutralize
spilled electrolyte with soda ash, sodium bicarbonate, lime, etc. Wear
acid-resistant clothing, boots, gloves, and face shield. Do not allow discharge of
un-neutralized acid to sewer. Acid must be managed in accordance with
approved local, state, and federal requirements. Consult state environmental
agency and/or federal EPA.
Methods for Clean-Up:
Dispose of as a hazardous waste. Dispose of in accordance with applicable
local, state and federal regulations.
7. Handling And Storage