SDS
Lithium-ion Battery Pack
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SDS Preparation Date (mm/dd/yyyy): 03/13/2019
SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Suitable extinguishing media
Fighting a fire that contains lithium batteries requires:
1. Removing external electrical power from device (if applicable).
2. Extinguishing the fire, and
3. Cooling of the remaining cells to stop the thermal runaway.
Fires can be controlled by blanketing the fire with a Class D dry extinguisher or by
ringing the fire with a dam of dry sand. Once the fire is extinguished, use flooding
quantities of water to cool the batteries to prevent thermal runaway.
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Unsuitable extinguishing media
Use water spray with caution. May react slowly with water, releasing flammable
hydrogen gas.
Not flammable under normal conditions of use. Batteries may get hot, explode or ignite
and cause serious injury if mishandled, crushed or abused. When exposed to heat,
when short circuited, or when exposed to incompatible materials, the battery may
rupture and release hazardous substances. These substances can explode and burn.
In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.
Burning batteries may emit toxic fumes.
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Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture / Conditions of flammability
Flammability classification (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.106)
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Not considered flammable.
Carbon oxides; Metal oxides; Oxygen; Lithium oxide; Sulfur oxides; Hydrogen sulfide;
Other irritating fumes and smoke.
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Hazardous combustion products
Special protective equipment and precautions for firefighters
Protective equipment for fire-fighters
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Firefighters should wear proper protective equipment and self-contained breathing
apparatus with full face piece operated in positive pressure mode. Firefighters must
use standard protective equipment including flame retardant coat, helmet with face
shield, gloves, rubber boots, and in enclosed spaces, SCBA.
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Special fire-fighting procedures
Do not enter fire area without proper protection. Move containers from fire area if safe
to do so. Approach fire from upwind to avoid hazardous vapours and toxic
decomposition products. Use water to cool fire-exposed containers. Do not allow
run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water courses. Dike for water control.
Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak. Restrict access to area until
completion of clean-up. Wear personal protective equipment. Refer to protective
measures listed in sections 7 and 8.
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
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SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Prevent product from entering drains, sewers, waterways and soil. Avoid release to the
environment.
Environmental precautions :
Ventilate the area. Remove all sources of ignition. Prevent further leakage or spillage if
safe to do so. Shovel into suitable container for disposal.
If batteries show signs of leaking: Use inert, non-combustible absorbents to assist the
pick up of material. Pick up and transfer to properly labeled containers. Notify the
appropriate authorities as required. For waste disposal, see Section 13.
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Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Special spill response procedures
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If a spill/release in excess of the EPA reportable quantity is made into the environment,
immediately notify the national response center in the United States (phone:
1-800-424-8802).
US CERCLA Reportable quantity (RQ): See section 15.
In Canada: Contact appropriate local and provincial environmental authorities for
assistance and/or reporting requirements.
Precautions for safe handling
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE