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Appendix C. Environnemental Compliance
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C.2.1 What do the Markings Mean?
Batteries and accumulators must be marked (either on the battery or accumulator or on its
packaging, depending on size) with the separate collection symbol. In addition, the marking
must include the chemical symbols of specific levels of toxic metals as follows:
Cadmium (Cd) over 0.002%
Lead (Pb) over 0.004%
Mercury (Hg) over 0.0005%
C.2.2 The Risks and Your Role in Reducing Them
Your participation is an important part of the effort to minimize the impact of batteries and
accumulators on the environment and on human health. For proper recycling you can return
this product or the batteries or accumulators it contains to your supplier or to a designated
collection point.
Some batteries or accumulators contain toxic metals that pose serious risks to human health
and to the environment. When required, the product marking includes chemical symbols that
indicate the presence toxic metals: Pb for lead, Hg for mercury, and Cd for cadmium.
Cadmium poisoning can result in cancer of the lungs and prostate gland. Chronic
effects include kidney damage, pulmonary emphysema, and bone diseases such
as osteomalcia and osteoporosis. Cadmium may also cause anemia, discoloration
of the teeth, and loss of smell (anosmia).
Lead is poisonous in all forms. It accumulates in the body, so each exposure is
significant. Ingestion and inhalation of lead can cause severe damage to human
health. Risks include brain damage, convulsions, malnutrition, and sterility.
Mercury creates hazardous vapors at room temperature. Exposure to high
concentrations of mercury vapor can cause a variety of severe symptoms. Risks
include chronic inflammation of mouth and gums, personality change, nervousness,
fever, and rashes.