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An example of a well protected area with a cage to protect against accidental impact damage
and with the batteries stored in a protective container to protect from heat, impact and
accidental spillage of liquids.
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Care when handling / moving with forklift trucks or pallet trucks is needed at all times to avoid
any physical damage to the batteries.
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If a good battery at any time is mishandled or subjected to any conditions that may damage
it, as described in the battery Instruction manual supplied, it must then be considered as
defective and procedures followed from Item 1 of this document overleaf.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
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Electrolyte may escape from damaged batteries. Avoid contact.
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Contact can cause skin irritation, burns and chemical burns.
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If liquid comes into contact with eyes, seek medical attention.
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Avoid inhaling any vapours formed or released – caustic.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
In the event of contact with released electrolyte or electrolyte vapours:
Eye contact – fl ush eyes for at least 15 minutes with plenty of clean water without rubbing and
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seek medical attention.
Skin contact – wash aff ected areas of skin with plenty of water and soap; if irritation persists,
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seek medical attention.
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Inhalation – provide fresh air or administer oxygen immediately and seek medical attention.
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Ingestion – if electrolyte has been ingested, seek medical attention immediately.
Information for physicians:
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Contains caustic alkaline electrolytes in cells with lithium oxide, nickel oxide and cobalt/lithium
manganese oxide cathodes – NO LITHIUM METAL OR LITHIUM ALLOYS.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
In case of fi re – Keep clear of vapours and gases generated, take wind direction into
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consideration. If possible without danger, remove batteries from the vicinity of the fi re. In
principle, cooling or extinguishing with water is possible, but should only be done by trained
personnel with suffi ciently large quantities of water.
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If the hazard situation is unclear, extinguish only with ABC powder extinguishers (Class D
extinguishers for fi res involving metals are especially suitable).
Fire fi ghters should only approach the fi re wearing protective clothing and self-contained
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breathing apparatus.
Once the fi re has been extinguished, as a rule, the area should be monitored (fi re watch) and
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cleaned up by trained and appropriately equipped personnel; fi re residue should be contained
and disposed of properly.
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