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GarminLithiumMetalBatteryInformation
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Battery Information Data Sheet
Lithium Metal Battery
This data sheet is applicable to Lithium Metal batteries contained in Garmin Aviation (GDU) and
Marine products (GPS®, GPSMap®, GNC®, GNS®, GDL®, GIA®, GTN®, echoMAP™); and
Outdoor/Fitness products (Oregon® 550, eTrex® H/HC, Edge® 305, Vector™, FR 50, 60 & 70,
Swim™, Footpod, Heart Rate Monitor and Chirp®, vivofit™, vivoki™, BarkLimiter™); and
Auto / Truck/Motorcycle products (nüvi® 5000, 855, 885T, Zumo®550, Tire Pressure Monitor
Sensor)
Batteriesaredefinedas“articles”undertheOSHAHazardCommunicationsStandardandareexemptfromtheSafety
DataSheetandHazardCommunicationsrequirements.GarminisprovidingthisDataSheetasaservicetoitscustomers
forgeneralinformationpurposesonly.TheinformationinthisDataSheethasbeenprovidedtoGarminbythebattery
manufacturers,andGarminhasnotindependentlyevaluateditsaccuracyorcompleteness.ThisDataSheetisnot
intendedtobeacomprehensiveexpositionofthepropertiesoflithiummetalbatteries.Noguaranteeorwarrantyof
anykind,expressorimplied,ismadewithrespecttotheinformationcontainedherein.
Section 1: Product and Company Identification
Product Name: Lithium Metal Batteries located within above products.
Company Name: Garmin International, Inc. 1200 E. 151st Street, Olathe, KS 66062
Product Category: Article
Section 2: Hazard(s) Identification
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Emergency Overview:
Not considered dangerous as manufactured. If battery is damaged, exposure to product components may cause eye,
skin and respiratory tract irritation. Combustion products from a fire involving batteries may be harmful.
Potential Health Effects: Eyes
None anticipated under normal product use and handling conditions. If battery is damaged, exposure may cause
severe irritation or burns.
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Potential Health Effects: Skin
None anticipated under normal product use and handling conditions. If battery is damaged, exposure may cause
severe irritation or burns.
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Potential Health Effects: Ingestion
Not considered a likely route of exposure under normal product use and handling conditions. Ingestion of material
from a damaged battery may cause serious burns to mouth, esophagus, and gastrointestinal tract.
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Potential Health Effects: Inhalation
None anticipated under normal product use and handling conditions. If battery is damaged, exposure to vapors or
mist may cause respiratory irritation.
HMIS Ratings: Health: 0 Fire: 0 HMIS Reactivity: 0
Hazard Scale: 0 = Minimal 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate 3 = Serious 4 = Severe * = Chronic hazard