MSDS

Material Safety Data Sheet
Lithium-Polymer Battery
Effective Date: Jan1, 2014
Copyright 2014 Lenmar Enterprises - Specifications subject to change without notice Page 1 of 3
LITHIUM-POLYMER BATTERY
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS)
SECTION I - MANUFACTURER INFORMATION
Manufactured for:
Lenmar Enterprises, Inc.
4035 Via Pescador
Camarillo, CA 93012
Contact Information:
805.384.9600
800.424.2703 (US)
Lenmar.com
SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
MATERIAL OR INGREDIENT
TLV (ACGIH)
%/wt.
Lithium Cobaltate (CAS#12190-79-3)
0.02mg/m
3
(as cobalt)
10-20
Lithium Manganate (CAS# 12057-17-9)
0.2mg/m
3
(as manganese)
10-20
Aluminum (CAS# 7429-90-5)
10mg/m
3
(metal coarse particulate)
5mg/m
3
(inflammable powder)
5mg/m
3
(weld fume)
10-40
Graphite
2mg/m
3
(inhalant coarse particulate)
10-20
Copper (CAS# 7440-50-8)
0.2mg/m
3
(fume)
1.0mg/m
3
(a coarse particulate, mist)
5-10
Polymer electrolyte (CAS# N/A)
None established
5-20
IMPORTANT NOTE: The battery should not be opened or incinerated. Exposure to the ingredients contained within or
their combustion products could be harmful.
SECTION III - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
If fire or explosion occurs when batteries are on charge, shut off power to charger.
In case of fire where lithium polymer batteries are present, flood the area with water. If any batteries are
burning, water may not extinguish them, but will cool the adjacent batteries and control the spread of fire. CO2,
dry chemical, and foam extinguishers are preferred for small fires, but also may not extinguish burning lithium
ion batteries. Burning batteries will burn themselves out. Virtually all fires involving lithium ion batteries can be
controlled with water. When water is used, however, hydrogen gas may be evolved which can form an
explosive mixture with air. LITH-X (powdered graphite) or copper powder fire extinguishers, sand, dry ground
dolomite or soda ash may also be used. These materials act as smothering agents.
Fire fighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Burning lithium polymer batteries can produce
toxic fumes.
SECTION IV - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Under normal conditions of use, the battery is hermetically sealed.
Ingestion:
Swallowing a battery can be harmful.
Contents of an open battery can cause serious chemical burns of mouth, esophagus, and gastrointestinal tract.
If battery or open battery is ingested, do not induce vomiting or give food or drink. Seek medical attention
immediately. CALL NATIONAL BATTERY INGESTION HOTLINE for advice and follow-up (202-625-3333) collect,
day or night.
Inhalation:
Contents of an open battery can cause respiratory irritation. Inhalation of vapors may cause irritation of the upper
respiratory tract and lungs. Provide fresh air and seek medical attention.
Skin Contact:
Contents of an open battery can cause skin irritation and/or chemical burns. Remove contaminated clothing and
wash skin with soap and water. If a chemical burn occurs or if irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Eye Contact:
Contents of an open battery can cause severe irritation and chemical burns. Immediately flush eyes thoroughly with
water for at least 15 minutes, lifting upper and lower lids, until no evidence of the chemical remains. Seek medical
attention.

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