VARTA Ultra Lithium

Fresh air. Seek for medical assistance.

Remove solid particles immediately. Flush affected areas with plenty of water (at least 15 min). Remove contaminated cloth immediately. Seek for medical assistance.

Flush the eye gently with plenty of water (at least 15 min). Seek for medical assistance.

Drink plenty of water. Avoid vomiting. Seek for medical assistance. No trials for neutralization. In the event of battery ingestion, seek immediate medical attention at a hospital emergency room. Do not let the person who ingested the battery eat or drink until an X-ray can determine if a battery is present. If you still have the battery packaging or the device containing the battery take this with you to help the physician identify the battery type and chemistry.

Symptoms: Swallowing may lead to burns, perforation of soft tissue, and death.

Metal fire extinction powder, rock salt or dry sand shall be used. In case only water is available, it can be used in large amounts.

Carbon dioxide (CO₂) is not suitable. Water in small quantities may have adverse effects.

Cells may explode and release metal parts. At contact of electrolyte with water traces of hydrofluoric acid may be formed. At contact of charged anode material with water extremely flammable hydrogen gas is generated.

In the event of battery rupture, prevent skin contact and collect all released material in a plastic lined container. Bind released ingredients with powder (rock salt, sand).

If battery casing is dismantled, small amounts of electrolyte may leak. Package the battery tightly including ingredients together with lime, sand or rock salt.

Avoid leached substances to penetrate into the earth, canalization or water.

Then clean with water.

Materials: lime, sand or rock salt

Always follow the warning information on the batteries and in the manuals of devices. Only use the recommended battery types. Keep batteries away from children. Keep small cells and batteries which are considered swallowable out of the reach of children. For devices to be used by children, the battery casing should be protected against unauthorized access. Unpacked batteries shall not lie about in bulk. In case of battery change always replace all batteries by new ones of identical type and brand. Do not swallow batteries. Swallowing may lead to burns, perforation of soft tissue, and death. Severe burns can occur within 2 h of ingestion. In case of ingestion of a cell or battery, seek medical assistance promptly. Do not throw batteries into water. Do not throw batteries into fire. Avoid deep discharge. Do not short-circuit batteries. Do not recharge primary batteries. Do not open or disassemble batteries.

Storage preferably at room temperature (approx. 20 °C). Avoid large temperature changes. Do not store close to heating devices. Avoid direct sunlight. At higher temperature the electrical performance may be reduced.

Do not throw batteries into fire. The storage area shall be monitored by an automatic fire detection system, connected to a permanently manned place. A fire-extinguishing system shall reflect the extinguishing agents mentioned in section 5.

When heated above 100 °C the risk of rupture occurs.

heated above 100 °C

Storage of batteries in original packaging, coverage of the terminals, and embedding in dry sand to avoid short circuit and heating.

In the USA, classified as non-hazardous waste and are safe for disposal in the normal municipal waste stream. They contain recyclable materials and are accepted for recycling by Call2Recycle, Inc.

During the transportation of large amounts of batteries by ship, trailer or railway, do not store them in places of high temperature and do not allow them to be exposed to condensation. During the transportation do not allow the packaging to be damaged, as a damage of the packaging may cause fire. In the event packaging is damaged, special procedures must be used including inspection and repackaging if necessary and handle with care.

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