SDS

Article Information Sheet
Product name: Li-ion Rechargeable Battery
Printing date: 05-Aug-2019
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Special hazards arising
from the chemical
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.
Precautions for
fire-fighters
Emergency Responders should wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Burning lithium
manganese dioxide batteries produce toxic and corrosive
lithium hydroxide fumes.
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.
Handling
Avoid mechanical and electrical abuse. Do not short circuit or install incorrectly. Batteries
may rupture or vent if disassembled, crushed, recharged or exposed to high
temperatures. Install batteries in accordance with equipment instructions.
Spills of Large Quantities
Batteries (unpackaged)
Notify spill personnel of large spills. Irritating and flammable vapors may be released from
leaking or ruptured batteries. Spread batteries apart to stop shorting. Eliminate all
ignition sources. Evacuate area and allow vapors to dissipate. Clean-up personnel should
wear appropriate PPE to avoid eye and skin contact and inhalation of vapors or fumes.
Increase ventilation. Carefully collect batteries and place in appropriate container for
disposal. Remove any spilled liquid with absorbent material and contain for disposal.
8. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of used (or excess) batteries in compliance with federal, state/provincial and local regulations. Do not
accumulate large quantities of used batteries for disposal as accumulations could cause batteries to short-circuit. Do not
incinerate. In countries, such as Canada and the EU, where there are regulations for the collection and recycling of
batteries, consumers should dispose of their used batteries into the collection network at municipal depots and
retailers. They should not dispose of batteries with household trash.
9. Transport information
The transportation of primary lithium cells and batteries is regulated by the International Civil Aviation Organization,
International Air Transport Association, International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code and the US Department of
Transportation. The batteries must meet the following criteria for shipment: 1. Air shipments must meet the
requirements listed in Special Provision A45 of the International Air Transport Association Dangerous Goods Regulations.
2. Meet the requirements for the US Department of Transportation listed in 49 CFR 173.185. 3. The transport of
primary lithium batteries is prohibited aboard passenger aircraft. Refer to the Federal Register December 15, 2004