Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

SAFETY DATA SH EET
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Graphite (conductive material)
Anode: Carbon (active material)
Polyvinylidene fluoride (binder)
Electrolytes: Organic solvent (non-aqueous liquid)
Lithium salt
SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
The first-aid instructions given below refer exclusively to handling when contents are emitted.
Skin or eye contact:
If contact occurs, the affected areas must be thoroughly rinsed with water for at least 15
minutes. If there is eye contact, a doctor must be called in addition to a thorough rinsing with
water.
Burns:
Burns must be correspondingly treated. It is also strongly recommended to call the doctor.
Airways:
If a lot of smoke is produced or gas is released, leave the room immediately. If quantities are
larger and the airways are irritated, seek medical attention. Ensure good ventilation if possible.
Swallowing:
Rinse off the mouth and surroundings. Seek medical attention at once.
SECTION 5: FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
In principle, fires caused by lithium batteries can be extinguished with water.
No additional or special fire extinguishers are needed. Surrounding battery fires are put out with conventional
fire extinguishers. A burning battery cannot be considered separately from the surrounding fire.
The cooling effect of water effectively inhibits the spread of a fire to the battery cells that have not yet reached
the temperature critical for an ignition ("thermal runaway”).
As with any fire, the gases produced can be a health hazard if inhaled. For this reason, sufficient ventilation
should be ensured.
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Electrolytes can leak out if the battery housing is damaged. Batteries must be placed inside an airtight plastic bag
and dry sand, chalk powder (CaCO3) or vermiculite added if possible. Electrolyte traces can be absorbed with
dry household paper, but protective gloves should be worn to avoid direct skin contact. The area should be
subsequently rinsed with plenty of water.
Personal protection equipment adapted to the situation should be worn (protective gloves, facial protection,
respiratory protection).
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
Battery packs should be preferably stored in a dry place at room temperature (max. 60 °C). Large temperature
fluctuations should be avoided (e.g. do not store near heaters, do not expose to direct sunlight for long periods).
Protect from humidity and water.
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION