Sealey FF400 Safety Data - Page 4

Safety Data Sheet Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures. 5.1. Extinguishing media Any extinguishing media. Use extinguishing media that is appropriate for the surrounding area. 5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture Move batteries away from a fire incident, if safe to do so. Cool batteries to reduce the risk of rupture. 5.3. Advice for fire-fighters Fire Fighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment. Thermal degradation may produce hazardous fumes of zinc and manganese; hydrogen gas, caustic vapours of potassium hydroxide and other toxic by-products. Section 6. Accidental Release Measures. 6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Wear appropriate protective clothing, see section 8. 6.2. Environmental precautions Ventilate area. 6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up Collect in a leak proof container. Place battery in a sealed bag with an absorbent such as sand, silica, chalk, lime powder or vermiculite. Rinse contamination with water. Prevent contaminated water from entering sewers or water courses. 6.4. Reference to other sections See Section 7 for information on Safe Handling See Section 8 for information of Personal Protective Equipment. See Section 13 for information on disposal. MASTER v7 Page 4 of 9 FF400 v1 Issue 4 03/08/16