SDS

PRODUCT SAFETY DATA SHEET – North America
Product Name: Lithium-Ion Battery Packs (less than or equal to 100 Watt Hours)
Page 4 of 9 Revision 4.18 Issued 1/3/2019
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Classification
These batteries are not considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR
1910.1200). The batteries referenced in this document are considered “Articles,” not “Materials,” as defined by the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Hazard Communication Standard, and as such are exempted from
the requirements to publish MSDS sheets per the Code of Federal Regulations 29 CFR 1910.1200 (b)(6)(v). The
hazards indicated below cover the abnormal situation where a battery ruptures.
Acute Toxicity – Oral Category 4
Acute Toxicity – Dermal Category 4
Acute Toxicity – Inhalation (Vapors) Category 3
Acute Toxicity – Inhalation (Dusts/Mists) Category 2
Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Sub-category B
Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
Skin sensitization Category 1
Carcinogenicity Category 1A
Reproductive Toxicity Category 1A
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3
Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 1
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
Emergency Overview
Signal Word Danger
Hazard Statements
Harmful if swallowed
Harmful in contact with skin
Fatal if inhaled
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
May cause an allergic skin reaction
May cause cancer
May damage fertility or the unborn child
May cause respiratory irritation
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
This product is an article (battery) which contains chemical substances. Intended use of the product should not
result in exposure to the chemical substances. In case of rupture, the above hazards exist.
Appearance
Solid
Physical state
Solid
Odor
None