SDS
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1504669 - Briggs and Stratton 48V Lithium Ion Battery Revision Date 21-Feb-2019
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
First aid measures
General advice
First aid is upon rupture of sealed battery. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in
attendance. Immediate medical attention is required. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical
advice/attention.
Inhalation
Remove to fresh air. Aspiration into lungs can produce severe lung damage. If breathing
has stopped, give artificial respiration. Get medical attention immediately. Avoid direct
contact with skin. Use barrier to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. If breathing is difficult,
(trained personnel should) give oxygen. Get immediate medical advice/attention. Delayed
pulmonary edema may occur.
Eye contact
Get immediate medical advice/attention. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under
the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do.
Continue rinsing. Keep eye wide open while rinsing. Do not rub affected area.
Skin contact
Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. May cause an
allergic skin reaction. In the case of skin irritation or allergic reactions see a physician.
Ingestion
Do NOT induce vomiting. Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Aspiration hazard if swallowed -
can enter lungs and cause damage. If vomiting occurs spontaneously, keep head below
hips to prevent aspiration. Get immediate medical advice/attention.
Self-protection of the first aider
Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the
material(s) involved, take precautions to protect themselves and prevent spread of
contamination. Avoid direct contact with skin. Use barrier to give mouth-to-mouth
resuscitation. Use personal protective equipment as required. Avoid breathing
dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. See section 8 for more information.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms
Burning sensation. Itching. Rashes. Hives. Difficulty in breathing. Coughing and/ or
wheezing. Dizziness. Inhalation of high vapor concentrations may cause symptoms like
headache, dizziness, tiredness, nausea and vomiting.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Note to physicians
May cause sensitization in susceptible persons. Treat symptomatically. Because of the
danger of aspiration, emesis or gastric lavage should not be employed unless the risk is
justified by the presence of additional toxic substances.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable Extinguishing Media
Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the
surrounding environment.
Large Fire
CAUTION: Use of water spray when fighting fire may be inefficient.
Unsuitable extinguishing media
Do not scatter spilled material with high pressure water streams.
Specific hazards arising from the
chemical
Product is or contains a sensitizer. May cause sensitization by skin contact.
Hazardous Combustion Products
Carbon oxides.
Explosion Data
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact
None.
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