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Cylindrical Lithium Manganese Dioxide Batteries
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SECTION 6 – FIRE HAZARD & FIREFIGHTING
In case of fire where lithium batteries are present, flood area with water or smother with a Class D fire extinguishant appropriate for lithium metal, such
as Lith-X. Water may not extinguish burning batteries but will cool the adjacent batteries and control the spread of fire. Burning batteries will burn
themselves out. Virtually all fires involving lithium batteries can be controlled by flooding with water. However, the contents of the battery will react with
water and form hydrogen gas. In a confined space, hydrogen gas can form an explosive mixture. In this situation, smothering agents are
recommended. A smothering agent will extinguish burning lithium batteries.
Emergency Responders should wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Burning lithium manganese dioxide batteries produce toxic and corrosive
lithium hydroxide fumes.
SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
Storage: Store in a cool, well ventilated area. Elevated temperatures can result in shortened battery life. In locations that handle large quantities of
lithium batteries, such as warehouses, lithium batteries should be isolated from unnecessary combustibles.
Mechanical Containment: If potting or sealing the battery in an airtight or watertight container is required, consult your Energizer Brands,
LLC representative for precautionary suggestions. Do not obstruct safety release vents on batteries. Encapsulation of batteries will not allow
cell venting and can cause high pressure rupture.
Handling: Accidental short circuit for a few seconds will not seriously affect the battery. Prolonged short circuit will cause the battery to lose energy,
generate significant heat and can cause the safety release vent to open. Sources of short circuits include jumbled batteries in bulk containers, metal
jewelry, metal covered tables or metal belts used for assembly of batteries into devices. Damaging a lithium battery may result in an internal short
circuit.
The contents of an open battery, including a vented battery, when exposed to water, may result in a fire and/or explosion. Crushed
or damaged batteries may result in a fire.
If soldering or welding to the battery is required, consult your Energizer representative for proper precautions to prevent seal
damage or short circuit.
Charging: This battery is manufactured in a charged state. It is not designed for recharging. Recharging can cause battery leakage or, in
some cases, high pressure rupture. Inadvertent charging can occur if a battery is installed backwards.
Labeling: If the Energizer label or package warnings are not visible, it is important to provide a package and/or device label stating:
WARNING: Battery can explode or leak and cause burns if installed backwards, disassembled, charged, or exposed to water, fire or high temperature.
Where accidental ingestion of small batteries is possible, the label should include:
(1) KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Swallowing may lead to serious injury or death in as little as 2 hours due to chemical
burns and potential perforation of the esophagus. Immediately see doctor; have doctor phone [phone]. Keep in
original package until ready to use. Dispose of used batteries immediately.
SECTION 8 – DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
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batteries are not hazardous waste per the United States Resource Conservation and Recovery Act(RCRA) - 40 CFR Part 261 Subpart C.
Dispose of in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations.
SECTION 9 – TRANSPORT INFORAMTION