Datasheet

Product Name: High Power Lithium Ion Cell, Phosphate-Based
Revision Date: July 1, 2011
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SAFETY DATA SHEET
According to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006
SF000003 REV 20
Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures, continued
Specific Hazards arising from the
Chemical:
The interaction of water or water vapor and exposed lithium
hexafluorophosphate (Li PF6) 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.
Protective Equipment and precautions
for firefighters:
Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
Structural firefighters’ protective clothing will only provide limited protection.
Fight fire from a safe distance.
NFPA:
Health:
0
Flammability:
1
Instability:
0
Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Personal Precautions:
As an immediate precautionary measure, 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.
Ventilate closed areas before entering.
Wear adequate personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Environmental Precautions:
Prevent material from contaminating soil and from entering sewers or
waterways.
Methods for Containment:
Stop the leak if safe to do so. Contain the spilled liquid with dry sand or earth.
Clean up spills immediately.
Methods for Clean-up:
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.
Section 7: Handling and Storage
Handling/Transportation:
Do not open, dissemble, crush or burn cell. Do not expose cell to temperatures
outside the range of -40°C to 80°C.
Storage:
Store cell in a dry location. To minimize any adverse affects on battery
performance it is recommended that the cells be kept at room temperature
(25°C +/- 5°C). Elevated temperatures can result in shortened cell life. Keep out
of reach of children.