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How dangerous are liquid from leaked batteries? do i need to decontaminate every item stored in the same drawer as some leaked button-cell batteries?

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Leaked batteries: can cause a mess. Just wash/clean whatever is around the leakage. "Decontaminate" is a strong word. Do you have an excessive fear in this area? Peace and good health.

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Answered 2/10/2017

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A member asked:

How dangerous are liquid from leaked batteries? do i need to decontaminate every item stored in the same drawer as some leaked button-cell batteries?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Dr Johnson agreed

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