SDS

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Advice on
Safe
Handling
Do not expose battery or cell to extreme temperatures or fire. Do not disassemble, crush or puncture battery. Avoid
mechanical or electrical abuse. Do not short circuit. Batteries are designed to be recharged. However, improperly
charging a cell or battery may cause the cell or battery to flame. Use only approved chargers and procedures. Never
disassemble a battery or bypass any safety device. Should a battery unintentionally becrushed, thus releasing its
contents, rubber gloves must be used to handle all battery components. Avoid inhalation of any vapors that may be
emitted.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage
Conditions
Insulate positive and negative terminals to avoid short circuit. Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and
well-ventilated place. Keep away from heat. Protect from direct sunlight. Prevent condensation on cells or battery
terminals. Elevated temperatures may result in reduced battery life. Do not store batteries above 60 °C or below
-32°C. Store batteries in a cool (below 21°C/70°F), dry area that is subject to little temperature change. Elevated
temperatures can result in reduced battery service life. Battery exposure to temperatures in excess of 130°C will
result in the battery venting flammable liquid and gases. Do not store batteries in a manner that allows terminals to
short circuit.
Incompatible
Materials
If leaked, forbidden to contact with strong oxidizers, mineral acids, strong alkalis, halogenated hydrocarbons. Water.