Safety instructions
Batteries_Rail_Power_Manual_en02.docx
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Take the following first aid measures if contact with electrolyte has occurred:
Acid on the skin or hair
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Dab the acid with a cotton or paper towel, do not rub off.
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Remove contaminated clothing, avoiding contact with unaffected body parts.
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Rinse affected areas under running water for longer periods of time.
Acid in the eye
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Rinse eye gently with eye wash for a few minutes or rinse under running water. Avoid
excessive water pressure. If possible, remove any contact lenses and rinse further.
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Seek medical advice immediately.
Acid in the body
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Rinse mouth. DO NOT induce vomiting.
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Seek medical attention or hospitalization immediately.
2.1.4.
Toxic substances
Rail.power blocks / cells contain lead.
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Symbol: Pb
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CAS-Number 7439-92-1
There is a low-risk hazard which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
Measures to avert the danger:
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Avoid contact with toxic substances.
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Wear personal protective equipment (see
2.2 Personal protective equipment on page
Note
REACH
(
R
egistration,
E
valuation,
A
uthorisation and Restriction of
Ch
emicals)
In accordance with the REACH regulation, we point out that HOPPECKE rail.power blocks/cells
contain the SVHC substance lead metal (CAS.No. 7436-92-1) with more than 0.1 % by weight
(SVHC =
S
ubstance of
V
ery
H
igh
C
oncern).
A material safety data sheet (MSDS) is available on request from your account manager.
For further information on REACH, refer to https://echa.europa.eu.
