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Lithium Iron Disulfide Batteries
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water and form hydrogen gas. In a confined space, hydrogen gas can form an explosive mixture. In this situation, smothering agents are
recommended. A smothering agent will extinguish burning lithium batteries.
Emergency Responders should wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Burning lithium-iron disulfide batteries produce toxic and corrosive lithium
hydroxide fumes and sulfur dioxide gas.
SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
Storage: Store in a cool, well ventilated area. Elevated temperatures can result in shortened battery life. In locations that handle large quantities of
lithium batteries, such as warehouses, lithium batteries should be isolated from unnecessary combustibles.
Mechanical Containment: If potting or sealing the battery in an airtight or watertight container is required, consult your Energizer Brands,
LLC representative for precautionary suggestions. Do not obstruct safety release vents on batteries. Encapsulation of batteries will not allow
cell venting and can cause high pressure rupture.
Handling: Accidental short circuit for a few seconds will not seriously affect the battery. Prolonged short circuit will cause the battery to lose energy,
generate significant heat and can cause the safety release vent to open. Sources of short circuits include jumbled batteries in bulk containers, metal
jewelry, metal covered tables or metal belts used for assembly of batteries into devices. Damaging a lithium battery may result in an internal short
circuit.
The contents of an open battery, including a vented battery, when exposed to water, may result in a fire and/or explosion.
Crushed or damaged batteries may result in a fire.
If soldering or welding to the battery is required, consult your Energizer representative for proper precautions to prevent seal damage or short circuit.
Charging: This battery is manufactured in a charged state. It is not designed for recharging. Recharging can cause battery leakage or, in
some cases, high pressure rupture. Inadvertent charging can occur if a battery is installed backwards.
Labeling: The label acts as an electrical insulation for the battery can. Damage to the label can increase the potential for short circuit.
WARNING: Do not install backwards, charge, put in fire, or mix with other battery types. May explode or leak causing injury. Replace all batteries
at the same time.
SECTION 8 – DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Lithium iron disulfide batteries are not hazardous waste per the United States Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) - 40 CFR Part
261 Subpart C. Dispose of in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations.
SECTION 9 – TRANSPORT INFORMATION
In general, all batteries in all forms of transportation (ground, air, or ocean) must be packaged in a safe and responsible manner. Regulatory concerns
from all agencies for safe packaging require that batteries be packaged in a manner that prevents short circuits and be contained in “strong outer
packaging” that prevents spillage of contents. All original packaging for Energizer lithium batteries are compliant with these regulatory concerns.
Energizer lithium-iron disulfide batteries are exempt from the classification as dangerous goods as they meet the requirements of the special provisions
listed below. (Essentially, they are properly packaged and labeled, contain less than 1 gram of lithium and pass the tests defined in UN model
regulation section 38.3).
Regulatory Body Special Provisions
ADR 188, 230, 310, 636, 656
IMDG 188, 230, 310, 957
UN UN 3090, UN 3091
US DOT 422, A54
IATA 60
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Edition, ICAO Packaging Instructions 968 – 970
Energizer is registered with CHEMTEL. In the event of an incident during transport call 1-800-526-4727 (North America) or 1-314-985-1511
(International).