Potential Hazards - Honda Acura NSX 2017 Emergency Response Manual

Lithium-ion Battery Fumes or Fire
A damaged high-voltage lithium-ion battery can emit toxic fumes and the organic solvent used as electrolyte is
flammable and corrosive, so responders should wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Even after a lithium-
ion battery fire appears to have been extinguished, a renewed or delayed fire can occur. The battery manufacturer
cautions responders that extinguishing a lithium-ion battery fire will take a large and sustained volume of water.
Responders should always ensure that an Acura NSX with a damaged
battery is kept outdoors and far away from other flammable objects in order
to minimize the possibility of collateral fire damage should the battery catch
on fire.
Lithium-ion Battery Fluid
Avoid contact with the high-voltage battery fluid. The high-voltage battery contains a flammable electrolyte that could
leak as a result of a severe crash. Avoid any skin or eye contact with the electrolyte as it is corrosive. If you accidentally
touch it, flush your eyes or skin with a large quantity of water for at least 5 minutes and seek medical attention
immediately.
Electric Shock
Unprotected contact with any electrically charged high-voltage component can cause serious injury or death. Receiving
an electric shock from an Acura NSX, however, is highly unlikely because of the following:
• Contact with the battery module or other high-voltage components can only occur if they are damaged and the
contents are exposed or if they are accessed without following proper precautions.
• Contact with the electric motor can only occur after one or more components are removed.
• The high-voltage cables can be easily identified by their distinctive orange color and contact with them can be
avoided.
If severe damage causes high-voltage components to become exposed, responders
should take appropriate precautions and wear appropriate insulated personal
protective equipment.

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