Safety data sheet

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Article Safety Data Sheet - Lithium Batteries Version: 2011-12-09 Page 4 of 13
Section VI - Accidental Release
Steps to be taken in case material is released or spilled:
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
Isolate hazard area.
Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering.
Carefully recover spillages with appropriate ladle and/or clothe and transfer to a suitably labelled, sealable container
for safe disposal.
Wash the spillage area, neutralize with calcium hydroxide.
Wear suitable personal protection during removal of spillages.
Spontaneous fire and/or explosion can occur when material is released or spilled. Only use appropriate fire extinction
equipment.
Section VII - Handling and Storage
When used correctly, Lithium-ion Polymer Battery Pack provides a safe and dependable source of power.
However, if they are misused or abused, leakage, venting, or in extreme cases explosion and/or fire may
result.
Make sure to observe amongst others, following warnings.
Handling:
− Do not insert batteries in reverse. Observe the polarity markings on battery and equipment
− Do not short-circuit batteries
− Do not overcharge batteries
− Do not force discharge batteries
− Do not mix batteries
− Do not overheat batteries by exposure to high temperatures and direct sunlight.
− Do not weld or solder directly to batteries
− Do not dismantle batteries
− Do not deform batteries
− Do not dispose of batteries in fire
− A battery with a damaged pouch should not be exposed to water
− Do not allow children to replace batteries without adult supervision
− Keep batteries out of the reach of children. In case of ingestion of a cell or battery, the person involved should
seek medical assistance promptly.
− Equipment intended for use by children should have battery compartments which are tamper-proof
− Do not encapsulate and/or modify batteries
− Exhausted batteries should be immediately removed from equipment and disposed of (see section XIII)
− When discarding batteries with solder tags, insulate the tags by wrapping them with tape, foil, etc.
Storage:
− Store unused batteries in their original packaging and keep them away from metal objects which may short-
circuit them. Storing unpackaged cells together could result in cell shorting and heat build-up.
− Store and display batteries in there original packaging in well ventilated, dry and cool conditions.
− Avoid storing or display batteries in direct sun or in places where they get exposed to rain
− Do not stack battery cartons on top of each other exceeding a specified height. The height is clearly dependent
on the strength of the packaging. As for general rule this height should not exceed 1.5 m for cardboard
packages or 3 m for wooden cases. The above recommendations are equally valid for storage conditions during