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B.2 – Green Attributes, Environmental & Ecological Considerations

B.2.1 – Materials

The primary materials (lithium, iron, phosphate) that make up PHI 3.5 Batteries are

environmentally benign and pose very few polluting or environmentally degrading by-products in

the harvesting and refinement processes. This is especially true when compared to those of lead

acid, NiCad, and NiMH batteries.

B.2.2 – By Products

There are no toxic by-products associated with the assembly or use of PHI 3.5 Batteries, such as

off-gassing hydrogen, sulfuric acid spillage, lead contamination, or explosive chemicals.

B.2.3 – Operation

There is no need for maintenance, such as adding water or chemicals, nor is there corrosion of

terminals or containment facilities, or dispersion of fumes as with other battery types. Once

installed, PHI 3.5 Batteries are maintenance free.

B.2.4 – Life Cycles

PHI 3.5 Batteries are designed for thousands of cycles while maintaining 80 percent or more of

their initial capacity. To achieve this, it is critical to follow the operating conditions outlined in the

Warranty.

B.2.5 – Disposal

PHI products are non-hazardous, may be disposed of without damage to the ecosystem, and

returned to the earth, while easily recombining with the elements without harmful by-products.

The outer casing and brackets contain steel, aluminum, copper, cardboard, and recyclable

plastic. Lithium Ferrous Phosphate (LFP) materials can also be recycled through established

battery centers if desired

B.2.6 – Lithium Ferrous Phosphate Batteries and the

Environment

As the use of this battery chemistry in larger batteries becomes more common, questions of

sustainability and environmental impact inevitably arise. Of the lithium ferrous phosphate

chemistries being considered for large format batteries, SimpliPhi Power believes that batteries

based on our proprietary lithium ferrous phosphate chemistry and circuitry offer a clear

advantage, not only over alternate Li-ion chemistries (lithium cobalt oxide), but all battery

chemistries that are currently commercially available. This belief is based on the minimal

environmental impact associated with the manufacturing of PHI 3.5 Batteries, the extended cycle

life and the significantly smaller end-of-life footprint that results from the use of PHI 3.5 Batteries.

B.3 – Summary

The Lithium Ferrous Phosphate (LFP) cells utilized throughout the entire PHI and LibertyPak product

lines are classified as non-hazardous by OSHA and WHMIS. They are non-toxic, unlike NiMH, NiCad or

Lead Acid types of batteries (including AGM). The PHI 3.5 Batteries contain the least amount of toxic

metals, and are the most eco-friendly of all common battery types. Lithium easily combines into harmless

compounds when disposed of. The PHI 3.5 Batteries are the least polluting rechargeable batteries on the

market today – no fumes, leaking, or gas discharge and no chemicals or acids to worry about. Designed

and Assembled in the USA Using Exclusive American Patented Technologies.