Still ECH 12 - What to do in the event of an accidental spillage

What to do in the event of an accidental spillage
Take the following precautions in the event of
leakage:
Precautions for individuals
– Evacuate staff from the contaminated area
until the vapours have dispersed
– Avoid inhaling the gas in the event of elec-
trolyte leakage from an element or a battery
– Follow the instructions on
What to do in the
event of incorrect use
if there is contact
with the skin or eyes, or if there is inhalation
or ingestion
– Wear goggles and protective gloves
Precautions for the environment
– Avoid pollution of wastewater, surface water
and groundwater
– Avoid pollution of the soil and atmosphere
– Use absorbent materials (sand, earth) to
absorb exudation
– Seal battery leakages
– Put the contaminated absorbent product in
a plastic bag and dispose of it as special
waste according to the local regulations in
force
DANGER
Environmental danger
Do not reuse a lithium-ion battery that has leaked.
Call the After-Sales Service Centre.
Operation
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Handling of the Lithium-Ion battery
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