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7. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Risk of irritation occurs only if the cell is mechanically, thermally or electrically abused to the point of compromising the
integrity of the enclosure. If this occurs, irritation to the skin, eyes and respiratory tract may occur.
8. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
None known if used/disposed of correctly
9. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Battery recycling is either mandatory (European Directive 2006/66/EC) or recommended.
Batteries should be fully discharged prior to disposal and terminals should be protected.
Dispose in accordance with local laws and regulations. Store material for disposal as indicated in Section 4.
Do not dump into any sewers, on the ground or into any body of water.
See the section on “Sustainability & Environment” on http://www.saftbatteries.com
10. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
10.1 Regulatory Framework
Shipment of new and used Lithium-ion cells and batteries are classified as Dangerous Goods under the UN model
regulation.
 If shipped as such, UN Dangerous Goods Entry is: UN 3480
 If shipped contained in equipment or packed with equipment, UN Dangerous Goods Entry is: UN 3481
 If shipped contained in a vehicle, the vehicle is category UN3171 (battery powered vehicle for full electrical type)
or UN3166 (flammable… powered vehicle for hybrid type).
Packaging Group II applies in most situations.
Modal international and national regulations governing transportation by air, sea, road and rail (ICAO/IATA, IMDG, ADR,
RID…) are legally binding and persons offering lithium-ion cells and batteries for transport must comply with all
requirements governing such activity, including but not limited to special provisions, packing instructions, labelling and
training.
10.2 Overview
Persons offering Lithium cells or batteries for transport need to properly determine the applicable provisions and
instructions. More information is available in the official documentation for this purpose
(http://www.unece.org/trans/danger/danger.html ).
Consideration must inter alia be given to:
 The mode of transport: air (IATA), sea (IMDG) , road (ADR) or rail (RID),
 The country of origin and of destination,
 The applicable UN code and related description: Lithium-ion cells or batteries shipped as such, shipped contained
in equipment, or packed with equipment, or shipped in a vehicle,
 The status of the good: new cells or batteries, spent or waste cells or batteries, damaged or defective cells or
batteries, prototype for testing, short production run or commercial series product,
 UN test certification status of the cell or the battery.