SDS

SAMSUNG SDI Co., Ltd.
Date: January 1, 2016 Revision no.: 00
MODEL: INR18650-20Q
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in respect to if a person comes into contact with the electrolyte.
Acute Toxicity:
Swallowed: The electrolyte contained within the cell or battery is a corrosive liquid. Ingestion of this electrolyte
would be harmful. Swallowing may result in nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain and chemical burns to the
gastrointestinal tract. During normal usage ingestion should not be a means of exposure.
Eye: The electrolyte contained within the cell or battery is a corrosive liquid and it is expected that it would cause
irreversible damage to the eyes. Contact may cause corneal burns. Effects may be slow to heal after eye contact.
Correct handling procedures incorporating appropriate eye protection should minimize the risk of eye irritation.
Skin: The electrolyte contained within the cell or battery is a corrosive liquid and it is expected that it would cause skin
burns or severe irritation to the skin if not washed off immediately. Correct handling procedures should minimize the
risk of skin irritation. People with pre-existing skin conditions, such as dermatitis, should take extreme care so as not
to exacerbate the condition.
Inhaled: Inhalation of vapors from a leaking cell or battery is expected to cause severe irritation of the mouth and
upper respiratory tract with a burning sensation, pain, burns and inflammation in the nose and throat; there may also
be coughing or difficulty breathing.
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: The electrolyte contained within the cell or battery is classified as a corrosive liquid and is
expected to exhibit Dermal Corrosivity/Irritation.
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: The electrolyte contained within the cell or battery is classified as a corrosive liquid
and is expected to exhibit serious Damage/Corrosivity.
Respiratory or Skin Sensitization: The electrolyte contained within the cell or battery is not expected to be a skin
sensitizer according to OECD test 406, based on the available data and the known hazards of the components. The
electrolyte contained within the battery is not expected to be a respiratory tract sensitizer, based on the available data
and the known hazards of the components.
Germ Cell Mutagenicity: The electrolyte contained within the cell or battery is not expected to be mutagenic
according to test such as OECD tests 471, 475, 476, 478 and 479, based on the available data and the known
hazards of the components.
Carcinogenicity: Th electrolyte contained within the cell or battery is not expected to be a carcinogen. The cathode
contains Cobalt and Nickel components. These components are classified as IARC 2B – possibly carcinogenic to
humans, however they do not pose a threat when contained in the cell or battery sealed unit.
Reproductive Toxicity: The electrolyte contained within the cell or battery is not expected to be a reproductive
hazard according to test such as OECD tests 414 and 421, based on the available data and the known hazards of the
components.
Specific Target Organ Toxicity (STOT) – Single Exposure: The electrolyte contained within the cell or battery is
corrosive and is expect to cause respiratory irritation by inhalation. Inhalation of vapors may lead to severe irritation of
the mouth and upper respiratory tract with a burning sensation, pain, burns and inflammation in the nose and throat;
there may also be coughing or difficulty breathing.
Specific Target Organ Toxicity (STOT) – Repeated Exposure: The cells or batteries are not expected to cause
organ damage from prolonged or repeated exposure according to tests such as OECD tests 410 and 412, based on
the available data and the known hazards of the components.
Aspiration Hazard: The cells or batteries are not classified as an aspiration hazard, based on the available data and
the known hazards of the components. However, due to the corrosive nature of the product if swallowed, do NOT
induce vomiting. If vomiting has occurred after ingestion the person should be observed to ensure that aspiration into
the lungs has not occurred and assessed for chemical burns to the gastrointestinal and respiratory tracts.
12. Ecological Information
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