Hazardous and Toxicity Class

Class name

: Not applicable for regulated class

Hazard

: It may cause heat generation or electrolyte leakage if battery terminals contact with other

 

metals. Electrolyte is flammable. In case of electrolyte leakage, move the battery from fire

 

immediately.

Toxicity

: Vapor generated from burning batteries, may make eyes, skin and throat irritate.

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First Aid Measures

The product contains organic electrolyte. In case of electrolyte leakage from the battery, actions described below are required.

Eye contact

: Flush the eyes with plenty of clean water for at least 15 minutes immediately, without

 

rubbing. Take a medical treatment. If appropriate procedures are not taken, this may

 

cause an eye irritation.

Skin contact

: Wash the contact areas off immediately with plenty of water and soap. If appropriate

 

procedures are not taken, this may cause sores on the skin.

Inhalation

: Remove to fresh air immediately. Take a medical treatment.

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Fire Fighting Measures

Extinguishing method

: Since vapor, generated from burning batteries may make eyes, nose and throat irritate,

 

be sure to extinguish the fire on the windward side. Wear the respiratory protection

 

equipment in some cases.

Fire extinguishing agent

: Plenty of water and alcohol-resistant foam are effective.

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Measures for electrolyte leakage from the battery

zTake up with absorbent cloth.

zMove the battery away from the fire.

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Handling and Storage

zWhen packing the batteries, do not allow battery terminals to contact each other, or contact with other metals. Be sure to pack batteries by providing partitions in the packaging box, or in a separate plastic bag so that the single batteries are not mixed together. (1)(2)

zUse strong material for packaging boxes so that they will not be damaged by vibration, impact, dropping and stacking during their transportation. (1)(2)(3)

zDo not let water penetrate into packaging boxes during their storage and transportation.

zThe batteries will be stored at room temperature, charged to about 3050% of capacity.

zDo not store the battery in places of the high temperature exceeding 35 deg. C or under direct sunlight or in front of a stove. Please also avoid the places of high humidity. Be sure not to expose the battery to condensation, water drop or not to store it under frozen condition.

zBatteries are sure to be packed in such a way as to prevent short circuits under conditions normally

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