If short-circuited, injuries or burns may result. Use chemical splash goggles or safety glasses and face shield whenever handling a battery or electrolyte. Do not use leather, cotton or wool gloves. Wear rubber boots, rubber apron or chemical protective clothing when exposed to the electrolyte solution or dried salts. Electrolyte solution is completely soluble.
Remainder is insoluble.
Aluminum, Zinc, Tin and other active metals, acids, Chlorinated and Aromatic Hydrocarbons, Nitrocarbons, and Halocarbons. Trichloroethylene will react with electrolyte solution to form Dichloractylene, which is spontaneously combustible. Nickel Oxide, Cadmium, Cadmium Oxide and Potassium Oxide. Note that normal reactions inside the battery liberate flammable Hydrogen Gas. Do not seal battery from atmosphere.