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4.1.2.
Most Important Symptoms Caused by Exposure:
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Adverse effects not expected to occur from this product. Long term exposure may cause
substance accumulation and/or irritation.
4.1.3.
Medical Attention - treat symptomatically. If symptoms persist, get medical aid by calling a
physician for appropriate medical advice.
5. Fire-Fighting Measures
5.1. Hazard Classification:
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Suitable: dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or alcohol-resistant foam extinguishers.
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Unsuitable: do not use water jets/streams, as it may scatter or spread chemicals.
5.2. Specific Hazards:
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Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries contain flammable liquid electrolyte that may vent, ignite &
generate vapours when subjected to excessive heat.
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There are unusual fire and explosion hazards associated with the batteries.
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There are several hazardous products that could be emitted as result of combustion such as carbon
monoxide, carbon dioxide & lithium oxide fumes.
5.3. Special Protective Actions for Fire Fighters:
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Wear full personal protective equipment including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
when combating fire.
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Remain upwind and notify those downwind of hazard to evacuate area, as toxic gases may be
evolved in a fire.
6. Accidental Release Measures
6.1. Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment and Emergency Procedures:
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Evacuate personnel to a safe area until fumes dissipate.
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Eliminate all ignition sources (no smoking, sparks, flames, hot equipment) in the immediate area
around the spill.
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Provide maximum ventilation to clear out hazardous gases.
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Do not touch or walk through spilled material.
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Avoid any skin and eye contact or inhalation of vapours.
6.2. Environmental Precautions:
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Absorb spilled material with non-combustible, non-reactive absorbent.
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Prevent from leaking of the spilled material into the sewers, earth & natural waterways.
6.3. Environmental Precautions:
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Clean any residual electrolyte and liquid using non-combustible, non-reactive absorbent or
sand. Ensure that clean-up procedure does not expose the spilled material to the moisture.
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Containerize and place all leaking batteries in individual containers that are leak-proof,
non-conductive, non-combustible & have absorbent.
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Refer to your local and federal regulations to identify the appropriate method of clean-up
and disposal.
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6.4. Waste Disposal Method:
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It is recommended to discharge the batteries entirely and handing over the abandoned batteries
to the appropriate hazardous chemical disposal authority.
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Dispose of the batteries in accordance with the approved Local, State & Federal requirements.
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Consult State Environmental Protection agency and/or Federal EPA when necessary.
7. Handling & Storage
7.1. Precautions for Safe Handling:
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The batteries should not be opened, destroyed, or incinerated, as they are susceptible to leak
or rupture, and subsequently could release harmful chemicals into the environment.
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Do not short circuit terminals, or overcharge the battery, force over-discharge, or throw
batteries into the fire.
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Do not crush or puncture the battery or immerse in liquids.
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Avoid mechanical or electrical abuse of batteries.
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Ensure that batteries are stored in a cool, dry, and ventilated area, that is subject to minimal
temperature variation.
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Storage at high temperatures should be avoided to increase the longevity of the battery cells.
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Batteries must not be placed near heating equipment, nor be exposed to direct sunlight for
long periods.
7.2. Other Precautions:
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Batteries may explode or cause burns if disassembled, crushed, or exposed to fire or
high temperatures.
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Do not short or install with incorrect polarity.
7.3. Conditions for Safe Storage:
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Store indoors and on suitable pallets to enable easy inspection of damage.
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Ensure the items do not encounter water splashes or direct salt breeze.
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Store away from all heat sources such as furnaces, open flames, etc.
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Store in controlled environments where the temperature is maintained within the following range:
-20 °C to 45 °C.
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Do not store unboxed items in areas with a source of spark generation (within 30 cm), in direct
sunlight, in direct exposure to exhaust gases, such as those from automobiles or in places with
continuous or intermittent vibration.
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