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Where Lithium Ion batteries are used wrongly or improperly (e.g. broken,
decomposed, exposed to fire or high temperatures) they can catch fire,
explode or cause a fire.
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WARNING
Risk of personal injury from damaged or open
batteries
Batteries contain flammable of irritating
solutions and lithium salts, which can cause
irritation to the skin, eyes and the mucous
membrane in the event of a leak.
When batteries bleed, the vapours emitted can
be a health hazard.
• Keep away from heat, open flames and
corrosive liquids.
• Do not punch, break or burn.
• Avoid vapour contact with the skin, eyes and
do not inhale.
• To extinguish a fire, conventional
extinguishing materials may be used (such as
ABC powder, CO
extinguisher or water).
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• In case of contact with released electrolytes,
gases or fire bproducts by the eyes,
1.
Rinse thoroughly with water for at least
15 minutes and consult a doctor if
necessary.
2.
Remove clothing from contaminated
skin and rinse thoroughly with water for
at least 15 minutes, consult a doctor if
necessary.
3.
Ensure fresh air can reach the patients'
airways and keep them calm. Monitor
breathing and circulation, consult a
doctor if necessary.
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