SDS
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SECTION 1. CHEMICIAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY NAME 
Safety Data Sheet 
Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery Pack 
BL1815N & BL1850 
Complies with the OSHA Hazard 
Communication Standard : 
29 CFR 1910 1200 
Makita U.S.A., Inc. 
  Prepared By :  Stan Rodrigues 
14930-C Northam Street 
La Mirada, CA 90638 
 Date Revised:  2/11/2015 
EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION 
Telephone Number for Information: MAKITA: 1-510-657-9881 
Emergency Response 
For Chemical Emergency 
Spills, Leak, Fire, Exposure, or Accident 
Call CHEMTREC Day or Night 
Within USA and Canada 1-800-424-9300 
SECTION 2. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION: 
Route(s) of Entry: 
There is no hazard when the measures for handling and storage are followed. 
Signs and Symptoms of 
Exposure: 
In case of cell damage, possible release of dangerous substances and a flammable gas mixture. 
OSHA Hazard 
Communication: 
This material is not considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29CFR 
1910.1200. 
Carcinogenicity (NTP): 
Not listed 
Carcinogenicity (IARC): 
Not listed 
Carcinogenicity (OSHA): 
Not listed 
Special hazards for human 
health and environment: 
There is no hazard when the measures for handling and storage are followed.  
In case of cell damage, possible release of dangerous substances and a flammable gas mixture. 
SECTION 3. COMPOSITION, INFORMATION OR INGREDIENTS 
CAS-No. Chemical Name Quantity 
1307-96-6  Cobalt oxide  < 30 % 
1313-13-9  Manganese dioxide  < 30 % 
1313-99-1  Nickel oxide  < 30 % 
7440-44-0  Carbon  < 30 % 
  Electrolyte (*)  < 20 % 
24937-79-9  Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVdF)  < 10 % 
7429-90-5  Aluminum foil  2 - 10 % 
7440-50-8  Copper foil  2 - 10 % 
  Aluminum and inert materials  5 - 10 % 
Full text of each relevant R phrase can be found in Section 16 







