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Hydrochloric acid (HCl) fumes, lithium oxide (Li
2
O), lithium hydroxide (LiOH) and aluminium hydroxide (Al(OH)
3
) dust are
produced in case of reaction of lithium tetrachloroaluminate (LiAlCl
4
) with water.
7. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
There is no risk, unless the battery ruptures. In the event of accidental exposure to internal contents, corrosive fumes will
cause severe skin, eye and mucous membrane irritation. Medical conditions are generally aggravated by exposure to
battery internal contents: eczema, skin allergies, lung injuries, asthma and other respiratory disorders may occur.
Overexposure may cause symptoms of non-fibrotic lung injury and ingestion can cause tissue damage to throat and gastro-
respiratory tract.
8. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
The batteries do not contain mercury, cadmium or other heavy metals.
Eco-toxicity None known if used/disposed of correctly.
Mammalian affects None known if used/disposed of correctly.
Bioaccumulation potential None known if used/disposed of correctly.
Environmental fate None known if used/disposed of correctly.
9. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Batteries do not contain hazardous materials according to EC Directives 91/157/EEC, 93/86/EEC, and 2002/95/EC (RoHS)
Directive). Battery recycling is either mandatory or recommended: The European Directive 2006/66/EC has been
implemented by most EC member states.
Dispose of in accordance with local laws and regulations. Store material for disposal as indicated in Section 4. A disposal
service is offered upon request by Tadiran Batteries.
Do not incinerate, or subject cells to temperatures in excess of 100°C (or 150°C for LSH20-150 cells and the battery packs
assembled from them). Such abuse can result in loss of seal, electrolyte leakage and/or violent disassembly with risk of
material projections.
For additional information a Technical Notice is available upon request.
See:
http://www.saftbatteries.com/TheSaftGroup/Environment/Takebackpolicy/tabid/104/Language/en-US/Default.aspx
http://www.saftbatteries.com/TheSaftGroup/Environment/BringBackPoints/tabid/435/Language/en-US/Default.aspx
10. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Note: when manufacturing a new battery pack, one must assure that it has fulfilled the tests according to the UN Model
Regulations, Manuel of Tests and Criteria, Part III, subsection 38.3.
10.1 United Nations Class
For the single cell batteries and multi-cell battery packs that are non-restricted to transport (non-assigned to the
Miscellaneous Class 9), use lithium batteries inside label.
For the single cell batteries and multi-cell battery packs which are restricted to transport (assigned to Class 9), use Class 9
Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods and UN Identification Number Labels.
In all cases, refer to the product transport certificate issued by the manufacturer.