SDS
7
Use extinguishing agent suitable for local conditions and the surrounding environment .
Such as dry powder, CO
2
.
Unsuitable extinguishing media:
No data available.
Specific Hazards arising from the chemical:
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Battery may burst and release hazardous decomposition products when exposed to a fire :
situation. TOXIC; inhalation, ingestion or skin contact with material may cause severe injury
or death. Contact with molten substance may cause severe bums to skin and eyes. Avoid
any skin contact. Effects of contact or inhalation may be delayed. Fire may produce irritating,
corrosive and/or toxic gases. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may be corrosive
and/or toxic and cause pollution.
Specific protective actions for fire-fighters:
Protective equipment: Wear self-contained respirator. Wear fully protective impervious suit.
Section 6 - Accidentsil Pelease Measures
Personal precautions:
Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away. Ensure adequate ventilation
Protective equipment:
No data available.
Emergency procedures:
Remove ignition sources, evacuate area. Sweep up using a method that does not generate dust.
Collect as much of the spilled material as possible, placed the spilled material into a suitable disposal
container. Keep spilled material out of sewers, ditches and bodies of water.
Environmental precautions:
Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.