SDS

ULTRALIFE BATTERIES MSDS001
FA1284 Rev: D 10/24/05 Rev.: J___
Date: MAR 06 2006
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Damaged batteries that are not hot or burning should be placed in a sealed
plastic bag or container.
Section 7. Handling And Storage
Do not store batteries in a manner that allows terminals to short circuit.
Batteries should be separated from other materials and stored in a non-
combustible, well ventilated, sprinkler-protected structure with sufficient
clearance between walls and battery stacks. Do not place batteries near heating
equipment, nor expose to direct sunlight for long periods
Batteries should be stored in a cool (below 70°F), dry area. Air conditioning or
cooling is not required unless excessively high temperatures will be encountered.
Elevated storage temperatures can result in reduced battery shelf life and service
life, and should be avoided. Batteries should be kept as cool as possible in order
to maximize shelf life and service life.
Batteries are not designed to be recharged. Charging a battery may result in
electrolyte leakage and/ or cause the battery to flame.
Never disassemble a battery.
Should a battery unintentionally be crushed, thus releasing its contents, rubber
gloves must be used to handle all battery components. Avoid inhalation of any
vapors that may be emitted.
In the event of skin or eye exposure to the electrolyte, refer to Section 4, First Aid
Measures.
More than a momentary short circuit will generally reduce the battery service life.
Batteries with fuses will no longer be functional after being shorted.
Extended short circuiting creates high temperatures in the cell. High
temperatures can cause burns in skin or cause the cell to flame.
Avoid reversing battery polarity within the battery assembly. To do so may cause
cell to flame or to leak.
The use of old and new batteries or batteries of varying sizes and types in the
same battery assembly should be avoided. The batteries’ electrical
characteristics and capabilities vary and damage may result to batteries or
electrical equipment.
Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
No engineering controls are required for handling batteries that have not been
damaged.
Personal protective equipment for damaged batteries should include chemical
resistant gloves and safety glasses. In the event of a fire, SCBA should be worn
along with thermally protective outer garments.