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Warnings and Safety Measures For Lead-Acid Batteries|Page 9613 > < Warnings and Safety Measures For Lead-Acid Batteries|Page 9611
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Avoid contact with skin.

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Never touch mouth, nose or eyes with soiled hands.

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Immediately change any clothing affected by electrolyte and place in water if necessary.

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Do not eat, drink or store foodstuffs at workplace.

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Wash thoroughly before breaks and on completion of work.

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Eye protection and protective clothing:
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Wear safety goggles and an acid-resistant apron or alternatively electrolyte-proof overalls.

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Wear electrolyte-proof gloves.

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Danger of explosion:
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Old batteries (in use for 6 months or more) must be treated with an anti-static spray (currently "Neostatic Antistatikum HB 155" or equivalent)
prior to handling.

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Sealing plugs must be closed when charging.

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Charging of batteries removed from the vehicle is only permitted in vented cubicles with extraction system.

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After charging, battery must be left in charging area with extraction system for an appropriate length of time.

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Batteries must always be transported in conductive metal containers.

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Electrostatically chargeable materials are not to be used for securing purposes.

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