Specification Sheet
Lithium Polymer Battery
Safety Data Sheet
Version: 1.3
12/21/15
EN (English US)
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SECTION 1. Product and Company identification
Product Name
Synonyms
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:
Li-Polymer Battery
LiPO – [See APPENDIX A]
Use of the substance/preparation
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Lithium polymer rechargeable cells
Company identification
:
Vertical Partners West
14028 North Ohio Street
Rathdrum, ID 83858
Telephone number for information
24 hour emegency contact
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1-800-705-0620 (USA)
Chemtrec 1-800-424-9300
SECTION 2. Hazards identification
2.1. OSHA Regulatory Status
The batteries are hermitically sealed articles under normal conditions of use. The products referenced herein are
exempt articles and are not subject to OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard requirements for preparation of safety
data sheets. This information is provided as a service to our customers.
2.2. Potential health effects
Lithium cobalt oxide: Odorless blue-black powder - cobalt and cobalt compounds are considered to be possible
human carcinogens. By International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC): May irritate eyes, skin, nose, throat and
respiratory system and may cause allergic skin sensitization.
Carbon: Odorless black powder - no cases of carbon being harmful to humans have been reported. World Health
Organization (WHO), and International Labour Organization (ILO) have never verified that carbon causes irritation of the
skin and mucous membrane, etc.
Electric agent: Black powder (Garlic-Like), Toxicity (Am. Conf. Of Gov. Ind. Hygienists ACGIH 2000 Edition) - Simple
Asphyxiant, Flammability limits in air (STP conditions): 2.4-83vol% (The upper limit could reach 100%)
Bond: Odorless white powder - inhalation and skin contact are expected to be the primary routes of occupational
exposure to this material. As a finished product, it is a synthetic, high molecular weight polymer. Due to its chemical and
physical properties, this material does not require special handing other than the good industrial hygiene and safety
practices employed with any industrial material of this type. Under normal processing conditions this material releases
fume or vapor. Components of these releases may vary with processing time and temperature. Process releases may
produce eye, skin and/respiratory tract irritation and with repeated or prolonged exposures, nausea, drowsiness,
headache and weakness. Although unlikely under normal handling conditions, if this material is heated in excess of
600°F (315°C), hazardous, decomposition products will be produced. Hazardous decomposition products include
hydrogen fluoride and oxides of carbon, the concentrations of which vary with temperature and heating regimens.
Electrolyte: Colorless liquid - may cause moderate to severe irritation, burning, and dryness of the skin. May cause eye
irritation or burning. Breathing of the mists, vapors or fumes may irritate the nose, throat and lungs. Exposure of
material with areas which contain water may generate hydrofluoric acid which can cause immediate burns on skin,
severe eye burns to the mouth and gastrointestinal tract if inhaled. Direct exposure to areas of the body needs to be
treated immediately to prevent injury.
2.3. Potential environmental effects
No additional information available.