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Where Lithium Ion batteries are used wrongly or improperly (e.g. bro-
ken, decomposed, exposed to fire or high temperatures) they can
catch fire, explode or cause a fire.
Risk of personal injury from damaged or
open batteries
Batteries contain flammable of irritating solu-
tions and lithium salts, which can cause irrita-
tion to the skin, eyes and the mucous mem-
brane 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 extin-
guishing materials may be used (such as
ABC powder, CO
2
extinguisher or water).
In case of contact with released electro-
lytes, gases or fire byproducts 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 doc-
tor if necessary.
3. Ensure fresh air can reach the pa-
tients’ airways and keep them calm.
Monitor breathing and circulation,
consult a doctor if necessary.
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