BERG METOTRANS Manuel Technique page 42

Substance Batteries wet, filled with acid, electric storage
UN Number 27
HIN 80
ADR Label 8
ADR Class 8
Packing group -
Emergency Response Information
CORROSIVE SUBSTANCE
1. Characteristics
• Corrosive, causing damage to skin, eyes and air passages
• Not flammable
2. Hazards
• Heating of container(s) will cause pressure rise with risk of bursting and subsequent explosion (BLEVE).
• Gives off corrosive and irritant fumes, also when burning
• May attack metals and produce hydrogen gas which may form explosive mixture with air
• The vapour may be invisible and is heavier than air. It spreads along the ground and may enter sewers and basements
3. Personal protection
• Chemical protection suit.
• Respiratory mask equipped with ABEKP1 filter
4. Intervention actions
4.1 General
• Keep upwind. Put on protective equipment before entering danger area.
4.2 Spillage
• Stop leaks if possible.
• Dilute spillage with water spray as far as necessary to reduce hazard. Contain run off by any means available.
• If substance has entered a water course or sewer, inform the responsible authority.
• Ventilate sewers and basements where there is no risk to personnel or public
4.3 Fire (involving the substance)
• Keep container(s) cool with water
• Extinguish with water fog (spray)
• Do not use water jet to extinguish
• Use water spray to knock down fire fumes if possible
• Avoid unnecessary run-off of extinguishing media which may cause pollution.
5. First aid
• If substance has got into eyes, wash out with water for at least 15 minutes and seek immediate medical attention.
• Remove contaminated clothing immediately and drench affected skin with plenty of water.
• Persons who have been in contact with the substance or have inhaled fumes should get immediate medical attention.
Pass on all available product information.
• Mouth to mouth resuscitation should be avoided. Use alternative methods, preferably with oxygen or compressed air
driven apparatus
6. Essential precautions for product recovery
• Use acid resistant equipment
• Recover spilled product in vented container fitted with absorption filter
7. Precautions after intervention
7.1 Undressing
• Drench contaminated suit and breathing apparatus with water before removing facemask and suit.
• Use chemical protection suit and self contained breathing apparatus while undressing contaminated co- workers or
handling contaminated equipment.
7.2 Equipment clean up
• Drench with water before transporting from incident.
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