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PRODUCT SAFETY DATA SHEET
Product Name: Lithium-Ion Battery Packs
Page 2 of 4 Revision 1.4 Printed 7/6/2009
First Aid: Ingestion
Never give anything by mouth if victim is unconscious. Rinse mouth thoroughly water. Do not induce
vomiting. Seek immediate medical attention.
First Aid: Inhalation
Remove person to fresh air away from source of contamination.
* * * Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures * * *
General Fire Hazards
See Section 9 for Flammability Properties.
Battery cells may rupture when exposed to excessive heat. Electrolyte solution is flammable.
Hazardous Combustion Products
May release toxic fumes if burned or exposed to fire.
Extinguishing Media
Use appropriate extinguishing agent for surrounding fire. For damaged or ruptured cells, use Class D
extinguisher or other appropriate agent. Class C fire extinguishers should be used to extinguish electrical
fires. Do not use water to extinguish electrical or ruptured cell related fires.
Fire Fighting Equipment/Instructions
Firefighters should wear full protective gear.
NFPA Ratings: Health: 0 Fire: 0 Reactivity: 0
Hazard Scale: 0 = Minimal 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate 3 = Serious 4 = Severe
* * * Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures * * *
Containment Procedures
Stop the flow of material, if this is without risk.
Clean-Up Procedures
Absorb spill with inert material. Shovel material into appropriate container for disposal. Clean spill area
with detergent and water; collect wash water for proper disposal.
Evacuation Procedures
Isolate area. Keep unnecessary personnel away.
Special Procedures
Avoid skin contact with the spilled material.
* * * Section 7 - Handling and Storage * * *
Handling Procedures
Avoid damaging or rupturing battery.
Storage Procedures
Store in a dry location at room temperature. Avoid extreme heat or fire. Keep out of reach of children.
* * * Section 8 - Exposure Controls / Personal Protection * * *
A: Component Exposure Limits
ACGIH, OSHA, and NIOSH have not developed exposure limits for any of this product's components.
Engineering Controls
Not necessary under normal product use conditions.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Personal Protective Equipment: Eyes/Face
Not necessary under normal product use conditions. Wear safety glasses if handling a damaged battery.
Personal Protective Equipment: Skin
Not necessary under normal product use conditions. Wear neoprene or natural rubber gloves when
handling a damaged battery.
Personal Protective Equipment: Respiratory
Not necessary under normal product use conditions.
Personal Protective Equipment: General
Eyewash fountains and emergency showers are required.