Risk of injury caused by contact with battery gel when handling damaged lead-gelbatteries - AS54.10-Z-0001-02A

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No fires, sparks, open flames or smoking. Wear acid-resistant gloves, clothing and glasses.

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Potential risks

Risk of poisoning

Swallowing battery gel can cause symptoms of poisoning such as headaches, dizziness, stomach aches, respiratory paralysis, unconsciousness, vomiting, caustic burns and cramps.

The absorption of lead in the body can cause damage to blood, nerves and kidneys; in addition, lead compounds are considered to represent a reproductive hazard.

Risk of injury

The bonded electrolyte set free is just as caustic as a liquid electrolyte that can cause heavy caustic burns to skin and eyes. Strict caution is required when handling damaged lead-gel batteries (e.g. removing from vehicle damaged in accident) because of the sharp edges on the fractured housing and direct contact with the lead plates.

Safety precautions and rules of conduct

No fires, sparks, open flames or smoking.
Do not place any tool or other conductive object on the lead-gel battery (risk of short circuit!).
Disconnect and remove lead-gel batteries for charging.
Always disconnect the negative terminal first and always connect the positive terminal first .
Only switch on the charger after connecting to the terminals and switch off before disconnecting.
Keep lead-gel batteries away from unauthorized persons (especially children).
Pay attention to instructions for use of the particular lead-gel battery and the operator's manual for the vehicle.
Wear acid-resistant clothing and safety glasses with side guards.
Only pour acid gel into suitable and appropriately marked containers.

First aid measures

Contact with eyes

Rinse out eyes immediately with plenty of water.

Contact with skin

Remove moistened clothing.
Immediately neutralize drops of acid or gel on skin or clothing with acid neutralizer or soapy water and rinse off with plenty of water.

Swallowing battery gel

Have the person affected drink plenty of water supplemented with activated charcoal.

After performing first aid, always consult medical service or a physician.

Fire protection measures

Suitable extinguishing agents

CO₂ and dry extinguishing agent