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WARNING
If H2SO4 electrolyte spills or leaks, Do Not touch
spilled material. Stop the leak if you can do it
without risk. Spread sand or other noncombustible
material, then flush 15 minutes with Baking soda
and water. Notify the local SO and IEO.
d. Storage.
WARNING
If battery content or electrolyte comes in contact with
the skin, IMMEDIATELY flush the affected area for
at least 15 minutes with clean water and seek
medical attention promptly.
Do Not use water on fires involving H2S04 is highly
reactive and can react with finely divided combustible
materials (e.g., saw dust) on contact. Small fires may
be extinguished with a dry chemical extinguisher
approved by the local fire department. A CO2 fire
extinguisher is recommended.
CAUTION
Batteries should be protected from freezing. Battery
electrolyte should not be drained from vented LA batteries,
unless the battery cannot be protected from freezing.
Refer to the table below for freezing points. Refer to the
appendix in the back of this chapter for instructions if
batteries need to be drained.
1. Protect batteries against being damaged, crushed, punctured or short
circuited.
2. Store batteries separately from other hazardous material.
3. Batteries should be kept cool and dry, and away from open flame, heat and
combustibles, in a well vented area with temperatures not to exceed 130
degrees F (54 degrees C).
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