Safety data sheet

No.5
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5. Fire Fighting Measures
Suitable extinguishing Dry powder is applicable for burning lithium ion batteries. Metal fire extinction
media: powder, rock salt or dry sand are suitable if only a few batteries are involved.
Extinguishing media with Carbon dioxide (CO2) is only applicable for incipient fire. Do not use water.
limited suitability:
Special protection equip- Contamination cloth including self-contained breathing apparatus.
ment during fire-fighting:
Special hazard: Cells may explode and release metal parts.
At contact of electrolyte with water traces of hydrofluoric acid may be formed.
In this case avoid contact and take care for good ventilation.
At contact of changed anode material with water extremely flammable hydrogen
gas is generated.
Attention: Do not let used extinguishing media penetrate into surface water or ground water.
If necessary, thicken water or foam with suitable solids. Dispose off properly.
6. Accidental Release Measures
Person related measures: Wear personal protective equipment adapted to the situation (protection gloves,
face protection, breathing protection).
Environmental protection Bind released ingredients with powder (rock salt, sand).
measures: Dispose off according to the local law and rules.
Avoid leached substances to penetrate into the earth, canalization or water.
Treatment for cleaning: If battery casing is dismantled, small amounts of electrolyte may leak.
Package the battery tightly including ingredients together with lime, sand or
rock salt. Then clean with water.
7. Precautions for safe Handling and Use
Storage: Store in a cool (preferable below 30°C), well ventilated area, away from
moisture, sources of heat, open flames, food and drink.
Elevated temperatures can result in shortened battery life. Temperautes above
70°C may result in battery leakage and rupture.
Keep adequate clearance between walls and batteries.
Since short circuit can cause burn, leakage and rupture hazard,
keep batteries in original packaging until use and do not jumble them.
Preferred storage at 50% of nominal battery capacity.
A fire alarm is recommended in case of storage of large amounts.
Handling: Do not crush, pierce, short (+) and (-) battery terminals with conductive (i.e. metal)
goods, which would end up into excessive heating.
Do not directly heat or solder. Do not throw batteries into fire or water.
Do not mix batteries of different types and brands. Do not mix new and used
batteries. Keep batteries in non conductive (i.e. plastic) trays.
Do not disassemble, mutilate or mechanically abuse cells and batteries.
Avoid deep discharge.
Follow manufacturers recommendations regarding maximum recommended
currents and operating temperature range.
Other: Applying pressure on deforming the battery may lead to disassembly followed by
eye, skin and throat irritation.
The Li-ion cells and batteries are not designed to be recharged from external
power sources besides specific Li-ion charger models approved by Ansmann.
Connecting to inappropriate power supplies can result in fire or explosion.
Disposal: Dispose in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations.
Material - Safety - Data Sheet (MSDS)
for
single cells and multi-cell battery packs
Ansmann Lithium-Ion Batteries