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batteries is D003, reactive. In either case, button cell batteries contain so little lithium that they never qualify as a
reactive hazardous waste. These batteries are safe for disposal in the normal municipal waste stream.
Disposal of large quantities of undischarged lithium batteries should be performed by permitted, professional disposal
firms knowledgeable in Federal, State and local hazardous materials and hazardous waste transportation and disposal
requirements. As always, households are exempt from the RCRA hazardous waste guidelines.
In California, packages that contain CR lithium coin cells and the Owners/Operating Instructions of products that
contain CR lithium coin cells must include the following statement: “Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply,
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchorate”.
TRANSPORTATION
All Panasonic lithium batteries are not subject to the requirements of the Department of Transportation (DOT)
Subchapter C, Hazardous Materials Regulations if shipped in compliance with 49 CFR 173.185.
Effective January 1, 2018 all Panasonic lithium batteries can be shipped by air in accordance with International Civil
Aviation Organization (ICAO), 2017-2018 edition, Section II or Section 1B or International Air Transport Association
(IATA) 59th edition, Section II or Section 1B Packing Instructions (PI) 968 (Batteries), PI 969 (Batteries, packed with
equipment) and PI 970 (Batteries, contained in equipment) as appropriate
All Panasonic lithium batteries are regulated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), 2016, 38
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amendment, under Special Provisions 188 and 230.
All Panasonic lithium cells are tested and comply with the UN Model Regulations, Manual of Test and Criteria, Part
III, subsection 38.3.
If you build any of our lithium cells into a battery pack, you must also assure that they are tested in accordance with
the UN Model Regulations, Manual of Test and Criteria. Part III, subsection 38.3, 6
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revised edition.
If you plan on transporting any untested prototype battery packs contact your Panasonic Sales Representative for
regulatory information. Check with your air carrier before shipping. Many air carriers have additional requirements.
First Aid
If you get electrolyte in your eyes, flush with water for 15 minutes without rubbing and immediately contact a
physician. If you get electrolyte on your skin wash the area immediately with soap and water. If irritation continues,
contact a physician. If a battery is ingested, call the National Capital Poison Center (NCPC) at 202-625-3333
(Collect) or your local poison center immediately. Lithium coin batteries lodged in the esophagus should be
removed immediately. Leakage, chemical burns and perforation can occur within hours of ingestion.
General Recommendations
CAUTION: Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not recharge, crush, heat above 212
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F (100
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C) or incinerate.
Fire Safety
In case of fire, you can use a Class “D” fire extinguisher or other smothering agent such as Lith-X, copper powder or dry
sand. If you use water, use enough to smother the fire. Cooling the exterior of the batteries will help prevent rupturing.
Fire fighters should use self-contained breathing apparatus. Detailed information on fighting a lithium metal battery fire
can be found in Guide 138 (Substances – Water – Reactive) of the US DOT Emergency Response Guide.