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batteries but willcool the adjacent batteries and control spreading fire.Burning batteries will burn
themselves out.
Virtually all fires involving lithium batteries can becontrolledby floodingwith water,however,the
contents of thebattery willreact withwater andform hydrogengas.In aconfined space,
hydrogen gas canform anexplosive mixture.In this situation,asmotheringagent is
recommended. A smothering agent will extinguishburning lithium batteries.
Any person respondingto suchan emergency shouldwear a self-contained
breathingapparatus.
Burning lithium iron disulphide batteries produces toxic andcorrosive lithium
hydroxide fumesandsulfur dioxide gas.
6.4 Accidental release measures
To clean upaleakingbattery:
Ventilation requirements: Room ventilationmay bein areas where there are open
or leakingbatteries.
Respiratory protection: Avoid exposureto electrolyte fumes from an openor
leakingbattery.
Eye protection: Wear safety glasses withside shields if handlingan open
or leakingbattery.
Gloves: Use neoprene or naturalrubber gloveswhenhandling
an openor leakingbattery.Battery materials should be
disposedof in a leak-proof container.
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