Safety data sheet

Article Information Sheet (AIS)
Handling Precautions
Storage Precautions
7. Handling & Storage
Fires Involving Large Quantities of
Batteries
Large quantities of batteries involved in a fire will rupture and release irritating fumes
from thermal degradation
Use a Class “D” fire extinguisher or other smothering agent such as Lith-X, copper
powder or dry sand. If using water, use enough to smother the fire. Using an
insufficient amount of water will make the fire worse. Cooling exterior of batteries will
help prevent rupturing. Burning batteries generate toxic and corrosive lithium
hydroxide fumes. Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
Detailed information on fighting a lithium metal battery fire can be found in US DOT
Emergency Response Guide 138 (Substances–Water–Reactive).
Avoid mechanical and electrical abuse. Do not short circuit or install incorrectly.
Batteries may rupture or vent if disassembled, crushed, recharged or exposed to high
temperatures. Install batteries in accordance with equipment instructions.
Store batteries in a dry place at normal room temperature. Refrigeration does not
make them last longer.
Spills of Large Quantities of Loose
Batteries (unpackaged)
Notify spill personnel of large spills. Irritating and flammable vapors may be released
from leaking or ruptured batteries. Spread batteries apart to stop shorting. Eliminate
all ignition sources. Evacuate area and allow vapors to dissipate. Clean-up personnel
should wear appropriate personal protective equipment to avoid eye and skin contact
and inhalation of vapors or fumes. Increase ventilation. Carefully collect batteries and
place in appropriate container for disposal. Remove any spilled liquid with absorbent
material and contain for disposal.
8. Disposal Considerations (GHS Section 13)
Collection & Proper Disposal
USA EPA RCRA (40 CFR 261)
California Universal Waste Rule (Cal.
Code Regs. Title 22, Div. 4.5, Ch. 23)
Dispose of used (or excess) batteries in compliance with federal, state/provincial and
local regulations. Do not accumulate large quantities of used batteries for disposal as
accumulations could cause batteries to short-circuit. Do not incinerate. In countries,
such as Canada and the EU, where there are regulations for the collection and
recycling of batteries, consumers should dispose of their used batteries into the
collection network at municipal depots and retailers. They should not dispose of
batteries with household trash.
"Charged" lithium metal batteries meet the criteria (D003 - Reactivity) of a hazardous
waste as defined under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) 40 CRT
261.23. If recycled, lithium metal batteries are classified as Universal Waste.
California prohibits disposal of batteries as trash (including household trash).
9. Transport Information (GHS Section 14)
USA DOT (49 CFR 173.184 (d)) d) Lithium cells or batteries shipped for disposal or recycling. A lithium cell or battery,
including a lithium cell or battery contained in equipment, that is transported by motor
vehicle to a permitted storage facility or disposal site, or for purposes of recycling, is
excepted from the testing and record keeping requirements of paragraph (a) and the
specification packaging requirements of paragraph (b)(3) of this section, when packed
in a strong outer packaging conforming to the requirements of §§173.24 and 173.24a.
A lithium cell or battery that meets the size, packaging, and hazard communication
conditions in paragraph (c)(1)-(3) of this section is excepted from subparts C through H
of part 172 of this subchapter.
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