WARNINGS

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WARNINGS for Fire Control/Suppression

DO NOT use water to extinguish a battery fire if a shock hazard exists due to high voltage

electrical equipment in the immediate vicinity (greater than 30 volts, alternat-ing current (ac) or

direct current (dc)).

Halon fire extinguishers SHALL NOT be used to combat fires involving batteries.

WARNING for Packaging

DO NOT package any battery if it is hot/warm. Package batteries only when they are cool to the

touch.

WARNINGS for LEAD-ACID BATTERIES

DO NOT use metal or galvanized equipment when draining electrolyte from Lead-Acid batteries.

DO NOT use water on fires involving sulfuric acid (H2SO4) battery electrolyte. H2SO4 is highly

reactive and can react with finely divided combustible materials (e.g., sawdust) on contact.

WARNINGS for LITHIUM BATTERIES

Lithium-Sulfur Dioxide (Li-SO2) batteries contain pressurized sulfur dioxide (SO2) gas. The gas

has a pungent odor and is highly toxic. The battery MUST NOT be abused in any way which may

cause the battery to rupture.

Lithiurn-Thionyl Chloride (Li-SOCI2) batteries contain liquid thionyl chloride (SOC12), which fumes

upon exposure to air. The vapor is highly toxic, and the battery MUST NOT be abused in any way

which may cause the battery to rupture.

IMMEDIATELY turn off the equipment if battery or battery compartment shows signs of

overheating or becomes hot to the touch. Allow the battery to cool (at least 60 min-utes) before

removing it.

If you hear a hissing sound (battery venting), or smell irritating gas, IMMEDIATELY Turn Off the

equipment, and LEAVE the area until any smell or signs of leaking gas have been cleared from

the area.

First Aid WARNING for Caustic Electrolyte

DO NOT try to neutralize caustic electrolyte with vinegar or any other acidic solutions.

Neutralization will do more harm than good, as it will trap caustic under the skin, preventing it from

coming out. Flush with copious amounts of cool water.

WARNING for THERMAL BATTERIES

When activated, Thermal battery temperatures can exceed 500° F.

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