Lithium-Ion Battery

If contents of an opened cell are inhaled, remove source of contamination or move victim to fresh air. Obtain medical advice.

As quickly as possible remove contaminated clothing, shoes and leather goods. Immediately flush with lukewarm, gently flowing water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation or pain persists, seek medical attention. Completely decontaminate clothing, shoes and leather goods before reuse or discard.

Symptoms: Contact with the contents of an opened cell can cause burns.

Immediately flush the contaminated eye(s) with lukewarm, gently flowing water for at least 15 minutes while holding the eyelids open. Neutral saline solution may be used as soon as it is available. If necessary, continue flushing during transport to emergency care facility. Take care not to rinse contaminated water into the unaffected eye or onto face. Quickly transport victim to an emergency care facility.

Symptoms: Contact with the contents of an opened cell can cause burns.

NEVER give anything by mouth if victim is rapidly losing consciousness, or is unconscious or convulsing. Have victim rinse mouth thoroughly with water. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. If vomiting occurs naturally, have victim lean forward to reduce risk of aspiration. Have victim rinse mouth with water again. Quickly transport victim to an emergency care facility.

Symptoms: Contact with the contents of an opened cell can cause burns.

Small Fires - Dry chemical, CO₂, water spray or regular foam. Large Fires - Water spray, fog or regular foam.

Not Applicable

The interaction of water or water vapor and exposed lithium hexafluorophosphate (LiPF₆) may result in the generation of hydrogen and hydrogen fluoride (HF) gas. Contact with battery electrolyte may be irritating to skin, eyes and mucous membranes. Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Fumes may cause dizziness or suffocation

Move containers from fire area if you can do it without risk. Fight fire from a safe distance.

Isolate spill or leak area for at least 25 meters (75 feet) in all directions. Keep unauthorized personnel away. Stay upwind. Keep out of low areas.

Prevent material from contaminating soil and from entering sewers or waterways.

Absorb spilled material with an inert absorbent (dry sand or earth). Scoop contaminated absorbent into an acceptable waste container. Collect all contaminated absorbent and dispose of according to directions in Section 13. Scrub the area with detergent and water; collect all contaminated wash water for proper disposal.

Materials: inert absorbent (dry sand or earth), detergent and water

Do not open, dissemble, crush or burn cell. Do not expose cell to temperatures outside the range of -40°C to 80°C.

Store cell in a dry location. To minimize any adverse effects on battery performance it is recommended that the cells be kept at room temperature (20°C +/- 10°C) and humidity (<60%). Elevated temperatures can result in shortened cell life. Keep out of reach of children.

Use local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to control sources of dust, mist, fume and vapor.

Wear neoprene or natural rubber gloves if handling an open or leaking cell.

Wear safety glasses if handling an open or leaking cell.

Not necessary under normal conditions.

Not necessary under normal conditions.

Sealed and normally functioning power cells are considered stable.

Not available.

Avoid exposing the cell to fire or temperatures above 80°C. Do not disassemble, crush, short or install with incorrect polarity. Avoid mechanical or electrical abuse.

Do not immerse in water or other high conductivity liquids.

This material may release toxic fumes if burned or exposed to fire. Breaching of the cell enclosure may lead to generation of hazardous fumes which may include extremely hazardous hydrofluoric acid.

Cell recycling is encouraged.

Store material for disposal as indicated in Section 7 Handling and Storage.